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    Old 02-28-2021, 06:53 AM
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    Default I marked and quilted.... now to wash those marks out!

    I did a sample quilting piece to see if the washable Crayola markers would come out and they did, YEAH! But, now the actual quilt is done and it's a queen size. So, I feel like there needs to be lots of soap and water to get those marks out. My washer is a standard size washer. I'm not sure there would be enough sloshing around to remove marks. What do you all think?

    I thought maybe I should go to the laundramat and use one of those huge washers. The hubby is a little nervous about that. You don't know what the last wash load contained and would something wash onto my quilt?

    Should I do a load of white wash to make sure the washer is okay to use and then wash the quilt? This is a special quilt for my grandson and his new wife.... a wedding quilt that they picked out.

    Here's a couple of pictures of the quilt before I got it quilted.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 07:01 AM
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    I wash even King Size quilts that have been marked with Crayola Markers all the time in my washer. I have never had a problem with any of the markers coming out. Don't be afraid to wash in your machine.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 07:01 AM
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    I've used those same markers and put the quilt in my washer with no problems at all. I have a standard size front load. Great results.
    The quilt is gorgeous!!!!!!!
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    Old 02-28-2021, 07:02 AM
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    And by the way your quilt is beautiful. You do such lovely work
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    Old 02-28-2021, 07:04 AM
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    Oh my goodness that is a beauty! I have a compact front load washer and have to take my big quilts to the laundromat. I use the oversized machine and always throw in a couple of colour catchers just to be sure. I have never experienced a problem.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 07:48 AM
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    That’s a beauty! If you have a top loading washer, I would put the quilt in, fill it with cold water and hand agitate with your hands until the marks disappear. Once all the marks are gone, I would spin out the water. Examine the quilt to make sure there are no marks or bleeds and then tumble until damp. Spread out on a clean sheet to dry.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 08:25 AM
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    The laundramat I take my comforters to has an attendent that cleans each machine between client. Maybe you could find one like that and save any worries..
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    Old 02-28-2021, 10:38 AM
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    Ohmigosh! That is an incredibly beautiful quilt! There's something inspiring about that level of precision.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 12:25 PM
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    I have an old standard top loader washing machine and I have not had a problem washing a queen or even a king in this machine and have not left a mark behind with marking pens. Don't be afraid to use your home machine. When in doubt I send to the dry cleaners.
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    Old 02-28-2021, 12:43 PM
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    Wow, what a beautiful quilt! Must be a Judy Niemeyer pattern?! What a wonderful gift!
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