Pre-washing using a front load machine

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04-02-2011, 08:49 AM

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quilttiludrop

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The front loader machines are gentler on fabric than those with an agitator.

04-02-2011, 09:34 AM

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Maia B

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I've only had a front loader for two years, and I don't notice anymore thread boogers with it than a top loader. I think I'm going to stop prewashing, though, because it consumes so much more time and energy, and I'm not seeing any measurable shrinkage and my color catchers are coming out WHITE.

04-02-2011, 09:34 AM

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quiltin chris

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Yeah I use a front loader and change the spin speed to low then I take out the fabric and iron til dry.

Works great!
Chris

04-02-2011, 10:05 AM

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Painiacs

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If you clip corners the ravelings are less I'm prob going to quit washing also!

04-02-2011, 03:58 PM

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Quiltforme

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I have not had any issues with my front loader I have some in there right now. I have not done anything to them

04-03-2011, 08:28 AM

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Sienna's GiGi

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You quilter are great! I have a front loader and never thought for one moment how that would affect my fabrics. I'm going to try the pillowcase method because for some reason it makes sense. My high speed front loader has been in storage since I've been in Europe but I am taking notes big time!