Washing after completion
#11
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Originally Posted by LittleMo
I have almost finished quilting a white backgroud quilt which has become grubby during the course of quilting. (Mostly because of my cat :hunf: )
I am taking this quilt on holidays with me next Friday to give to my bro. I would really like to wash this quilt before I hand it over. No problems there BUT this weekend its raining, for the first time in 8 months!
My plan is to take it to the laundromat, for the bigger washing machine.
My question: would it be safe to put it in a commercial drier?
The fabric and cotton batting have not been prewashed. I do like the antiquey look that washing gives, but will I ruin the quilt by putting it in the dryer? Its a huge king quilt, and I dont want to end up with a single quilt.
I am taking this quilt on holidays with me next Friday to give to my bro. I would really like to wash this quilt before I hand it over. No problems there BUT this weekend its raining, for the first time in 8 months!
My plan is to take it to the laundromat, for the bigger washing machine.
My question: would it be safe to put it in a commercial drier?
The fabric and cotton batting have not been prewashed. I do like the antiquey look that washing gives, but will I ruin the quilt by putting it in the dryer? Its a huge king quilt, and I dont want to end up with a single quilt.
Go ahead...really, it will be fine!! :-)
#14
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Location: Central NJ
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I always wash and dry my quilts completely before gifting. They go in the dryer on a perm press cycle (in my home dryer) as it has a humidstat control and stops drying when the fabric is dry regardless of type of fabric (clothes, bedding, quilts). If it can't stand up to that abuse I don't think I would gift it. I never prewash my batting but generally prewash all my fabric but still haven't noticed any issues.
#18
Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I always wash the quilts I give away. Regular cycle, regular detergent, and dry on low. So far I've not had a problem. Good luck with it, and, can we see a picture?
#20
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I'd be afraid the commercial dryers would get too hot. Any way you could set up a system to air dry it inside?
Try one and see how it works (possibly an older quilt). It should be just fine. Edie
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