mpspeedy

I won't replace my top loading washer until it gives up the ghost. At the rate it's going it may outlive me. I always wash my quilts on the gentle cycle and throw them in the dryer. For the last several years I have been using only Orvus soap to do laundry. I used to buy the gallon jug at the local Farm supply store. Then they went out of business. My husband went on line and ordered me a case, 4 gallon jugs for about half of what I would have spent for two gallons before. I estimate I have at least a two year supply as there are only two of us. Orvus is the stuff they wash livestock with. They sell it in the quilt shops for something like 8 or 9 dollars a pint. I also prewash without soap, and machine dry all of my fabric before cutting it up etc.

patty48

I only use liquid soap in my front loader (lots of h.e. liquids out there).

I wash my quilts on gentle and then tumble dry on low.

TonnieLoree

That's odd. My mom uses liquid soap in her front loader all the time! I use liquid when I go to the laundromat. I can't remember the last time I bought a powder.

the casual quilter

I do what you do. I usually machine wash and dry. If I am going to dry the quilt without using the dryer, I lay it flat, though.

BMP

Powder only in a front loader...never heard that one. I have a front loader and the detergent dispenser only takes liquid. I dont even use the special liquids for it either, just a smaller amount of the regular stuff. I do however run it on the normal cycle once a month with a 1/2 gallon of vinegar.
I personally hate a front loader but until this one bites the dust I am stuck with it !!! I will go back to a top loader anyday.