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    Old 06-11-2012, 05:56 AM
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    I've started using the color catchers placed in a nylon mesh bag with a zipper closure. It still works and I don't have to worry about it getting into the pump or having a pin get caught and rip my quilt.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 07:35 AM
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    I bought a new washer dryer set and selected the top loader. It does not have an agitator and swishes the clothes one way then another. Each setting has a different swish. I bought it because it had a hand wash setting. I wash all my fabric on that setting. No more tangled threads or raveling of the fabric. I can wash fat quarters, and even charm squares and no tangled mess of strings. I don't prewash that much but the handwash is perfect for washing finished quilts. I don't know how it spins the water out but nothing is pushed flat to the sides or bottom of the drum unless I use the sheets and towel setting. It has a setting for most all washable items. It cost more then the front loaders I looked at which surprised my DH. I looked and I can't see any place a small item can get out of the drum into anything. Just tiny holes in the drum.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 08:01 AM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I bought a new washer dryer set and selected the top loader. It does not have an agitator and swishes the clothes one way then another. Each setting has a different swish. I bought it because it had a hand wash setting. I wash all my fabric on that setting. No more tangled threads or raveling of the fabric. I can wash fat quarters, and even charm squares and no tangled mess of strings. I don't prewash that much but the handwash is perfect for washing finished quilts. I don't know how it spins the water out but nothing is pushed flat to the sides or bottom of the drum unless I use the sheets and towel setting. It has a setting for most all washable items. It cost more then the front loaders I looked at which surprised my DH. I looked and I can't see any place a small item can get out of the drum into anything. Just tiny holes in the drum.
    Be careful; if you look inside of a front loader that's all you can see. I couldn't believe it do I looked and couldn't figure out where small things could get out like that. I do remember years ago it happening to a friend who had a top loader as well. I'd say you could be right but why take the chance and just put them either in a mesh bag or pin them to a washcloth or other rag while it washes. Better to be safe than sorry. Congratulations on your new purchase though, I was so happy when I got mine and still am after two yrs.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 08:30 AM
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    I have a great appliance repairman and I don't hesitate to call him. I think DH keeps him on retainer. LOL.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 09:40 AM
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    I did a post on this months ago because ago. I put mine in mesh bags. They are not sold in most European countries becasue of the clogging.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 09:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by Sienna's GiGi
    I did a post on this months ago because ago. I put mine in mesh bags. They are not sold in most European countries becasue of the clogging.
    I know you did. I saw it and only used a color catcher once after that and pinned it to the fabric. Only I didn't know that it was already too late; there was already one in my pump. That is why when I had it happen I wanted to bring it up again and I pointed out that it had been mentioned before. Color catchers work great but now I pin them to an old wash cloth and run them thru. Thank you for the orginal post. I'm happy that my post is still going after a few weeks. Its good to get the word out. I had a really hard time being without my washer for about 2 wks and also my daughter brings hers over to do. When I finally got it fixed I thought I'd never get the laundry caught up between me, her and her two kids.
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    Old 06-13-2012, 02:34 PM
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    You're better off to treat your fabrics or finished quilt with Retayne. This removes excess dies and sets the remaining colors. It takes about 1/4 cup per quilt, wash in hot water, rinse and future washing can be done in any temperature water. Makes it a no brainer for a gifted quilt that you won't be able to control how it is treated.
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