fatquarters

I have done them at home with my old top loading machine and they were fine BUT did a baby quilt in my DDIL new front loading and we totally plugged up the machine, had quite a mess and alot of hours cleaning up. Wouldn't advise front loading machine for this

EmsMom

Thanks everyone for all the info.

My quilt is 49.5 X 49.5. I am in a bit of a time crunch which is why I was wanting to wash/dry at home - no time for the laundromat.

As usual I apprecaite ALL of your help AND patience. There is soooo much to learn!

bakermom

I have done up to a twin size at home with no problems. clean the dryer filter often while drying. I did clean the washer out good after washing-i can remove part of the agitator on mine- and cleaned that well too. The is a lot of lint but it has never caused me any problems.

dungeonquilter

I use my own machine. However, I have a lint sock on the end of my discharge hose, and I make sure I replace it after washing a raggy quilt. Also make sure to clean the lint trap on the dryer a couple of times while drying them.

Lucky Patsy's

I have never made a rag quilt, but I know I won't use my own washing machine. The last time my washing machine stopped working, it turned out that the pump was clogged with threads! There went $150 I could have spent on fabric!

blahel

i washed a baby rag quilt in my front loader and dried in drier with no problems.
I did however take it outside and shook it and then brushed it with a coarse brush to get as much of the loose threads as possible. I did this several times. I also hung it out on the line for a day or so in the shade as it was windy.

Jannie

I washed mine in my machine. After it agitates for a few minutes, I let it set & then gather as much of the loose strings as possible. I do this 2 or 3 times & it amazing how many threads there are. When I dry it, I do the same. Stop the dryer after about 10 minutes clean the filter & do again. Lots of loose threads there too. Taking it to the laundromatis not a bad idea.

Nancy O.

Another question:
After the 1st time washing, will the threads shed in the washer and dryer everytime it is washed? I have one I want to make, and have never seen anyone ask this question, that I know of.

tolepainter54

I put mine in a pillow case and tied it closed. It kept all the pieces out of my machine.