I wash 120x120 quilts at home. I have a Whirlpool duet front loader. It is a big drum front loader. I also put it in the dryer or hang it up outside over the fency from the pool. Yes, you will need to adjsut it maybe 2-3 times when in the dryer. Whatever you do avoid the washers with the agitator sticks in the center. As it is a gift I would use All free laundry detergent, no scents or dyes etc. For front loaders use the HE marked laundry detergent, high efficiency.