Crazy Quilty---Dirty Quilty

 This quilt is dirty. I didn't really notice it until I got up close and personal with it. 

I did pause a bit after noticing the dirtiness. Does it give it character? Is it gross? Is the brownish tint just a patina? 

I might have taken the time to try and wash the quilt but since is it 50% vintage red fabric, I was afraid to do that. The internet showed me pictures of runny red dye bleeding all over fabric, and I didn't want that to happen. If this was some exquisite heirloom piece I would definitely be doing all I could to clean it up. 

This quilt was a practical piece, not a show piece. That I am resurrecting it at all seems to be a generous act.