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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 -- My Quilt Site http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-...lts/index.html Inspiring Thoughts http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-thoughts/index.html |
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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. |
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Thanks for the input. I was thinking if she has a heavy duty dryer, as I do,
but not a heavy duty washing machine she could hand wash and then dry in the dryer. I'll put a note in with it so she can decide for herself. I don't know his prognosis but she may want to use the quilt once he's gone anyway. One of my next projects is to make her one for herself. I had read somewhere that it's important to check the lint trap in the dryer as it's drying to watch for buildup. You guys are the greatest Shirley -- My Quilt Site http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-...lts/index.html Inspiring Thoughts http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-thoughts/index.html "Jan" wrote in message k.net... After about 2 washings, it's fine to do at home, you may still want to stop half way thru and empty the lint trap just to be safe, but I have no problems with ours after the initial laundromat 2-3 times. Jan "Shirley Ellen" wrote in : 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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A laundromat in our area has a sign up saying that "rag quilts are not
allowed in their machines"! "Shirley Ellen" wrote in message ... 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 -- My Quilt Site http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-...lts/index.html Inspiring Thoughts http://members.tripod.com/inspiring-thoughts/index.html |
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