# How to Dry a Quilt
A handmade quilt can last for generations and become a treasured family heirloom with proper care. Most quilts hold up well when washed in a home washing machine or a commercial washer. Fragile quilts may require handwashing. Care should always be taken when drying the quilt to ensure its long life and maintain its appearance. Avoid placing the quilt into a clothes dryer because the stitching of the quilt can tear. A clothes dryer may also cause the colors of the quilt to fade.
Things You'll Need
- Towels
- Fan
Instructions
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Spread towels over a dry surface. A quilt can be dried indoors or outside in the warm sunlight.
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Remove the quilt from the washing machine or washing tub by rolling or folding the quilt into a bundle. Lift the entire quilt up at once. A wet quilt is heavy and lifting the quilt by one end will put excessive weight on the quilt's stitches and can cause them to tear loose.
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Lay the quilt on the dry towels. Spread it out flat across the towels.
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Place an oscillating fan near the quilt to dry it quickly. If the quilt is outside, the sunlight will dry it fast; a fan is not necessary.
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