KellyPA

I have never made a rag quilt before. Will it still work if my washing machines doesn't have an agitator?

Thanks!

amma

You may want to take this to a laundry mat... the amount of lint/fuzz is crazy... it can plug up a home machine :wink: and the commercial machines are made to handle this. The amount of dryer lint is crazy too... :D:D:D

KellyPA

It isn't a full quilt, just something about 6 inches by 6 inches, so it isn't something that I would consider going to the laundromat for.....just curious if my machine could even do it without an agitator.

Thanks

Sadiemae

I take mine to the laundromat, it is just too easy for me to plug the sew line because of the pine trees out front.

Holly

It will probably be fine for just a little 6in by 6in block!! I would just check my washer and dryer frequently to make sure there isn't a lot of thread coming out!!

fleurdelisquilts.com

You can use a brush to help remove some of the lint and thread beforehand. Use a soft-bristle hair brush and swirl the brush in small circles over the raw edges. Clean the brush often or you'll have a heck of a time later. Good luck.

quilterella

I've done up to baby rags in my washer without any problem, but, anything bigger goes to the laundrymat. Sometimes I think it also depends on the quality of the flannel in regards to the amount of thread and lint.

KellyPA

I appreciate the responses, but my question isn't SHOULD I, it is CAN I.....I don't have a top loader, so there is no agitator. I'm wondering if it will WORK in my machine.

Thanks!!!

vanessa

Kelly,

Yes! I think it would work fine in your machine. If it isn't frayed enough to your liking, run it through another cycle.

Vanessa

dkays

I put my rag quilts in a big flannel bag that I made from a sheet and tie it shut to keep the lint out of my lines. I then shake it in the yard before drying it. I figure the birds could use the lint for their nests.