Expert: Bea Harrell - 3/22/2008

Question
My grandmother left me an heirloom double bed spread she made from
ordinary cream colored crochet thread.  It has yellowed evenly all over, and as
far as I know there are no spots or stains in the usual sense. It has however,
yellowed with age.  For a while we stored it in a plastic bag which may have
contributed to the aging.  Do you recommend (1) not trying to whiten it (2)
hand washing it in a particular bleach solution or (3)  pinning it to a foam
core board (lined with was paper) and spaying some bleach solution on it?

Thanks for your help!

Answer
Hey, Lyn! Lucky you, to own such a treasure! All you need do, is soak it in warm water & some oxy clean, swish it around a bit, rinse in cold water, and use big heavy towels to wring it dry. If you could hang it on a clothes line to dry in the sun, that would be perfect!

Best, Bea