ksdot417

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.

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.

romanojg

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.

BellaBoo

I have a great appliance repairman and I don't hesitate to call him. I think DH keeps him on retainer. LOL.

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.

romanojg

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.

OzarksGma

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.