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charmpacksplus 03-19-2011 07:46 PM

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This was just a small rag quilt so if you do a big one, please check the lint catcher every 10 minutes or so. This looks like it could be dangerous but it's so beautiful. It could almost pass for an original Jackson Pollock. :-D

This is the tutorial for the rag quilt I'm refering to.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-106335-1.htm

earthwalker 03-19-2011 07:48 PM

Good reminder...and you are right it has a certain Jackson Pollock look. Years ago I remember seeing an arts programme and one of the artists actually used dryer lint to make landscapes.

wolph33 03-19-2011 07:49 PM

when I make rag quilts I go to the Laundromat to wash and dry them-they have way better filters than we do at home

CindyinNY 03-19-2011 07:51 PM

I just finished a baby rag quilt. I took mine to the laundrymat though. I thought the lint would be mostly in the dryer but it wasn't. There was more in the washer than the dryer, surprised me!
I agree, you're lint looks very pretty! Most of mine was all wet so it didn't have the beauty yours does. :lol: Hope you post a picture of your finished quilt.

suebee 03-19-2011 07:51 PM


Originally Posted by charmpacksplus
This was just a small rag quilt so if you do a big one, please check the lint catcher every 10 minutes or so. This looks like it could be dangerous but it's so beautiful. It could almost pass for an original Jackson Pollock. :-D


Hilarious - it really is pretty

Colorful Quilter 03-19-2011 08:35 PM

thanks for the info, a good thing to keep a watch on when washing and drying

Painiacs 03-19-2011 10:22 PM

Very cool lint! I too go to laundry Matt! Cheaper than new washer/ dryer!!

Sadiemae 03-20-2011 07:23 AM

I go the laundromat also. I don't need to plug up my sewer, and I have an old dryer that doesn't need to do that kind of work.

sunflower126 03-20-2011 08:20 AM

I just made one and took it the laundramat to wash and dry.

fabric_fancy 03-20-2011 08:23 AM

speaking of dryer lint

here's a link to someone's masterpiece out of dryer lint - its the last supper.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...from-her-dryer


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