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What about washing an old quilt top?

Old 06-15-2011, 05:15 AM
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I have to admit, I would let it drip most of the excess water out in the washer before I would go to the trouble of lifting the lid every two seconds. Plus, my HE washer doesn't allow me to do that.

I agree with others, wash it by hand.

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Originally Posted by trish b
I listened to an experienced teacher talk about this last night at our guild meeting. She says any regular detergent will do with a couple color catchers, gentle agitation. The trick is to stand by your washer and not let it spin too much at one time. She said, count to 2 and lift the lid and again and again and again, until it stops spinning. The spinning will tear out the stitches, hand or machine. Then put in a pillow case and dry on gentle. Good wishes.
Thank you - great info
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:16 AM
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I have washed a quilt in the bathtub....so I have more space to let it spread out...tepid water, gentle soap, like the idea of baking soda....and just adgitate with your hands... I would wash an old top before trying to back and quilt...if seams come apart easier to repair and if it falls apart, you haven't invested all that time and effort.
It will also smell so much better during the quilting process.
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