Originally Posted by
TanyaL
Baby quilts get vomited on, get pooped on, have milk and formulae spilled on them frequently. How do you wash and dry them?
Personally, I usually try to make my baby quilts that will be used and abused super sturdy, good fabrics, well quilted etc. And expect it to get worn by the time baby becomes a toddler, then I make another one to use and abuse.
But when I make a super special one I put a sleeve on the back with instructions on how to hang it. Like this one I made for a co-worker :
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t127524.html
I made a different science themed quilt that is a use and abuse type quilt:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t-t127911.html
For me, it has to do with time spent, the number of people involved in making the quilt. The first one I had everyone at work that knew the father give me ideas on the greatest scientific discoveries and scientist. And I spent months embroiderying and drawing designs.
The second one, I just traced out of a book so it's easy to replace that one.