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Originally Posted by sewnclog
(Post 7366032)
I used to have a GE washer, top loader with a 'filter tray'. It was THE BEST machine I've ever used. Unfortunately it died a few years ago (I'd had it for about 40 years-they just don't make things like they used to LOL but I do still have the dryer). The filter tray in the top would catch everything that went through the washer as the water would recycle and go into the filter. I had to empty it often, but never had an issue with the drain clogging. They don't make these machines any longer. Never keep the good products; just sell us junk. So any others I'd make, yes, they'd get their first wash in the large machine at the Laundromat. You're lucky you didn't have to call a plumber.
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
(Post 7365263)
Anyone plug up the laundromat machine? LOL OK It seems to be the way to go. Can I do more then one rag quilt in the big machine?
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Laundromat!! for ALL Rag Quilts.. and new towels too. That fuzz that comes off will clog the pump in washers.
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I've only made 2 rag quilts and it didn't occur to me they could cause problems. I must have gotten lucky because they both got washed in my front loader and dried in my dryer no problem. The flannel that I used was pretty tightly woven, so it probably didn't shed nearly as much as a homespun would. Also, I used rag snips and snipped the fabric after it was sewn rather than die cutting with a rag die and then sewing. Don't know if that would make a difference or not.
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
(Post 7366153)
Since we know the lint problem these create, isn't it irresponsible taking them to a laundromat? It's messing up someone else's machine instead of our own. I'm not comfortable with this.
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I washed a couple of rag quilts in my washing machine, but until this thread, I did not know what clogged up my washing machine outlet drain. I will remember this for the next time, because I had to go and borrow a snake to unclog it.
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I have washed rag quilts in my front loader without any problems, too. And dried in my drier, no problem. I guess we should "knock on wood" :)
Originally Posted by ruby2shoes
(Post 7365754)
No problems with my front loader and dryer;I didn't do anything special and they handled them fine. I was quite surprised, and relieved! Now all these comments have me thinking it was just a lucky "one off" for me and I'm wondering if I'll be so chirpy about it all the next time around!!!!
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
(Post 7365330)
If it's a smallish quilt you can wash it in a zippered pillow case. You can also try a mesh bag. with the pillow case, it will take several washings because there's not as much agitation. I would never try it in a domestic front loader. not enough water or agitation.
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When I made a Raggy Jacket, I dampened it and then took it out in the yard and shook the daylights out of it and then brushed it for a long time. I then washed it in my top-loading machine. However, when I dried it, I stopped the dryer frequently, cleaned the filter well, and continued until the jacket stopped losing lint. Took a long time, but I have washed and worn it since with no problems.
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I would never attempt to wash any rag quilt in my home washer, no matter the make or model. I made quite a few some years back and they all went to the Laundromat for washing, then took them home and shook them vigorously and then into the dryer.
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