This is what I did when I made a rag quilt. I did use my own washer and dryer and had no problems. Had a small amount of threads to collect after the first wash, but most came from the drying process. Definitely check the dryer often as Deborahlees suggested. I still had to give mine another good shake after the drying process. I think I ended up doing the whole washing, drying and shaking process twice.
Originally Posted by
Deborahlees
ok...............no worries, it is NOT THAT BAD......
I have always used my own with no problems at all.....
I am assuming you rag cut all your edges.....
So first what I do is take it out side on the lawn and shake the he... out of it, that gets rid of some of
the threads, next wash cold, gentle in your machine....that loosens up the rest.....now into the dryer
thats where you are going to get the most, I went back to my machine about every 10 minutes, stopped it
and removed the lint filter, and cleaned, started again, went back again....that way you have nothing to be worried
about, pending on the size of your quilt, you MAY, want to wash and dry again......but not really necessary....
These are great quilts for young children, if you give as gifts, just tell the parents to wash and dry expecting some lint for the first couple times.....then it does stop !!!