Quilt Care
Bunny Bear Quilts are made to be used. They will withstand gentle wear and tear, but do require some care as you would treat any fine textile.
Do I need to dry clean it?
Your quilt is made of 100% cotton, so no need for dry cleaning. A bit of handwashing to spot treat the quilt, and a machine wash when needed should do the trick. I like to keep things simple
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Most Bunny Bear Quilts have never been washed. Every person has different preferences when it comes to their laundry, especially with baby quilts, so I leave the first wash to your choice of cleaner. Baby detergents tend to be gentle and good for the quilt fabrics if you have a baby around. Otherwise most non-bleach detergents will work. Your quilt came with 2-3 Shout Color Catcher Dye-Trapping sheets. I highly recommend using these on your first wash just in case any of the fabrics bleed. Place the quilt and one or two of these sheets in the washer. Run the machine on a gentle cycle with warm water.
The quilt is safe in the dryer. Just make sure to use low heat. The quilt is delicate, so if you prefer to let it air dry, you can tumble dry on low until it is damp and then let it air dry.
You will find that when you wash your Bunny Bear Quilt, the cotton fabrics will shrink just slightly and it will get a wonderful texture.
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You don’t need to wash your quilt every time real life hits it. You can spot-clean small stains. Baby shampoo or hand soap work well for this. When it needs a wash, just remember, low temperature and gentle cycle with a small load of like colors. No need for shout color catchers after the first wash. Low temp in the dryer will be better for the fabrics.
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The best way to store your quilt is flat without folds and out of the sun. If storing it flat is not possible, that’s ok. Just make sure to fold it a different way each time. There’s a tendency to fold in half and then in half again. Try thirds or wonky folds so that you’re not crinkling the same spot every time.
Try not to store your quilt in plastic. Rather, keep the muslin bag that it was delivered in and use that for storage.
If your quilt has been packed away for a while, it may not need a washing, but instead airing out. Try hanging it on a clothesline or balcony on a sunny day to refresh it.
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On handmade quilts, you will find loose threads from time to time. This is very normal. There is always a temptation to pull a loose thread. Rather than just tugging it away, we recommend that you take a pair of scissors and clip the thread instead.