Washing Rag Quilts

Hi everyone

I haven't been here for a while but I was going back through the threads and
know you were discussing rag quilts back there a bit but it didn't quite
answer the question I have.

I just made my first rag quilt. It turned out awesome I think.. although it
doesn't look so good in photos. It's all red. I made it for my
brother-in-law who is dying of lung cancer and he's also colour blind so red
is the only colour that looks like anything other than grey.

Anyway... I took it to the laundromat and had them wash/dry wash/dry for the
first time so I wouldn't clog my machines. How hard will this be on a
washer/dryer after the first 2 washings? I want to be able to warn my
sister.. who will not be pleased if I send her something that breaks a major
appliance.

Thanks for any help

Shirley

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I don't have a lot of experience in washing rag quilts, but it would
probably be best if it's always washed at a laundrymat. Even if it
isn't raveling anymore, it will be pretty heavy once it's full of water
and could be hard on a home washer during the spin cycle. Putting coins
in a machine is a lot more economical than a service call.

A laundromat in our area has a sign up saying that "rag quilts are not
allowed in their machines"!


"Shirley Ellen" wrote in message
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Hi everyone

I haven't been here for a while but I was going back through the threads
and
know you were discussing rag quilts back there a bit but it didn't quite
answer the question I have.

I just made my first rag quilt. It turned out awesome I think.. although
it
doesn't look so good in photos. It's all red. I made it for my
brother-in-law who is dying of lung cancer and he's also colour blind so
red
is the only colour that looks like anything other than grey.

Anyway... I took it to the laundromat and had them wash/dry wash/dry for
the
first time so I wouldn't clog my machines. How hard will this be on a
washer/dryer after the first 2 washings? I want to be able to warn my
sister.. who will not be pleased if I send her something that breaks a
major
appliance.

Thanks for any help

Shirley

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My Quilt Site
http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-...lts/index.html

Inspiring Thoughts
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