You mat remember this painted quilt top tha5 I picked up a few years ago.
It was dirty and had some stains and color runs. While I generally don’t recommend washing before quilting, I didn’t want to quilt it and find out it was a disaster. So this is what the water looked like after a few minutes. Yuck!
This was after four washes.
In all, it got washed and rinsed eight times! And still….
It is hard to tell here, but the green is much lighter as are the painted blocks. The background of those blocks is now a pale green instead of cream.
So, what will I do now? I have no idea. It is pretty. The stains have improved. It is very soft looking. Should I machine quilt it? I’m going to have to think on this one.
Have a great day!
KatyQuilts 
The painting of the blocks alone makes it a rare find. Getting it quilted, bound, and finished would help to preserve it. That will give you time to decide if you want it or will gift it.
I think the quilt is beautiful and glad you saved it, machine quilt it and gift it, I know someone would be warm and grateful.
Perhaps convert to curtains?
Hmmm…that is a quandry. It is always scary to wash, even new quilts. Particularly if they are scrappy.