Fire Island Hosta Quilts

The Fire Island Hosta quilt is an exquisite piece of artwork done by Lancaster's fine quilters. This king quilt features a scalloped border and 474 yards of hand-quilting. Many hours of detailed work by skilled hands produced this quilt. The quilt is initialed and dated. On a king bed this quilt will allow 17 inches of drop per side.

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• {Wash in a washing machine|Machine wash} with {cold|only cold|completely cold} water on {gentle|delicate} cycle.
• {Use|Use only} {mild|light} {laundry} {detergent|soap}, such as liquid Cheer for colors (No bleach or bleach alternatives. No Woolite or fabric softener.) For the {first|very first|initial} washing, {add|include} 1/2 cup vinegar {and|as well as|and also} 2 {tablespoons|tbsps} of salt {in addition to|along with} the {laundry} {detergent|soap}. This {home remedy|natural home remedy|natural remedy} {prevents|avoids|stops|protects against} {bleed|hemorrhage} {and|as well as|and also} {helps to {establish|protect}|assists in {establishing|protecting}|aids with {establishing|protecting}} the colors in your quilt.
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{{Amish} {Handmade|Homemade} Quilt {Trivia|Facts}|Did you know?}

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