Originally Posted by CAROLJ
Originally Posted by Dodee
Be really careful of those quilts, as I understand that can jam up a washing system and little ones will chew on the edge and get strings caught in their throats. I don't know - I haven't made any so I am only guessing that the person who told me that knew what she was talking about.
I have explored internet and I could find not evidence of rag quilts being a choking hazard. There were many claims that it could be one, but no emperical evidence that it could happen.
In addition, I have a flannel rag quilt which I wash often and it has never clogged my washer.
You have raised valid concerns. I would hate to use a quilt that would cause damage to a child or my machines.
Does anyone know this to be true?
I made a denim raggedy quilt that did clog my washing machine the first time it was washed! I doubt if there would be that much problem after the first washing. After I made the second quilt, I sent it to a friend that had an old wringer washing machine and she washed it for me in that. I had to take the pump off my washing machine after washing the first quilt and clean it out. Not fun.