Washing Machine with Accessible Lint Filter: Rag Quilts
03-18-2026, 07:13 PM
#11
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I'm confused ... as I did not know that washing machines had lint filters.
Though it makes sense ... especially under the conditions of ragged quilts.
So, my only suggestion would be to check before you buy, whether it be an old model or brand spanking new!
As for lint filters in dryers ... they certainly are variable as to their size and abilities.
Good Luck!
Though it makes sense ... especially under the conditions of ragged quilts.
So, my only suggestion would be to check before you buy, whether it be an old model or brand spanking new!
As for lint filters in dryers ... they certainly are variable as to their size and abilities.
Good Luck!
Last edited by Chasing Hawk; 03-18-2026 at 07:17 PM.
03-19-2026, 03:51 AM
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Not much help with the washing machine part, but after washing I shake my raggy quilts outside. Removes a lot of threads and then proceed to machine dry. The threads are all small enough that they won't cause and issue to the birds who may use them for nest. They don't seem to make getting to the washing machine filters any easier than they make sewing machines easy to get into to clean.
03-19-2026, 02:04 PM
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My machine is a Kenmore, series 100. it has a lint trap on the top surface. I don't know when we got it. My dh might have inherited it from his mom a few years ago. its a simple, all white model. I can't get to the placard that gives more details. It works great.
03-19-2026, 02:11 PM
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03-23-2026, 12:20 PM
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So far, in spite of sending out queries to various guilds etc. I have had no feedback on anyone on what washing machines they have that can safely handle those initial washings of their rag quilts.
So if you know anyone who makes rag quilts, could you ask them for me what washing machine model works for them?
So if you know anyone who makes rag quilts, could you ask them for me what washing machine model works for them?
03-23-2026, 06:10 PM
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TBH - I Googled this after you first posted. 100% of the results I found said people who make rag quilts go to a commercial laundromat for the first wash or two. Home machines just aren't designed to handle the lint load.
