nanna-up-north

I did a sample quilting piece to see if the washable Crayola markers would come out and they did, YEAH! But, now the actual quilt is done and it's a queen size. So, I feel like there needs to be lots of soap and water to get those marks out. My washer is a standard size washer. I'm not sure there would be enough sloshing around to remove marks. What do you all think?

I thought maybe I should go to the laundramat and use one of those huge washers. The hubby is a little nervous about that. You don't know what the last wash load contained and would something wash onto my quilt?

Should I do a load of white wash to make sure the washer is okay to use and then wash the quilt? This is a special quilt for my grandson and his new wife.... a wedding quilt that they picked out.

Here's a couple of pictures of the quilt before I got it quilted.

P-BurgKay

I wash even King Size quilts that have been marked with Crayola Markers all the time in my washer. I have never had a problem with any of the markers coming out. Don't be afraid to wash in your machine.

SusieQOH

I've used those same markers and put the quilt in my washer with no problems at all. I have a standard size front load. Great results.
The quilt is gorgeous!!!!!!!

P-BurgKay

And by the way your quilt is beautiful. You do such lovely work

GingerK

Oh my goodness that is a beauty! I have a compact front load washer and have to take my big quilts to the laundromat. I use the oversized machine and always throw in a couple of colour catchers just to be sure. I have never experienced a problem.

Tartan

That’s a beauty! If you have a top loading washer, I would put the quilt in, fill it with cold water and hand agitate with your hands until the marks disappear. Once all the marks are gone, I would spin out the water. Examine the quilt to make sure there are no marks or bleeds and then tumble until damp. Spread out on a clean sheet to dry.

janiebakes

The laundramat I take my comforters to has an attendent that cleans each machine between client. Maybe you could find one like that and save any worries..

thepolyparrot

Ohmigosh! That is an incredibly beautiful quilt! There's something inspiring about that level of precision.

juliasb

I have an old standard top loader washing machine and I have not had a problem washing a queen or even a king in this machine and have not left a mark behind with marking pens. Don't be afraid to use your home machine. When in doubt I send to the dry cleaners.

Maureen NJ

Wow, what a beautiful quilt! Must be a Judy Niemeyer pattern?! What a wonderful gift!