I have never made one before but a friend of mine told me I should wash rag quilts the first time at a laundromat instead of in my own washing machine. Is this necessary or may I wash and dry it in my own machine? Thanks!
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Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 12:03:09 PM
Are you talking about the ones where you clip the seams so they ravel? I wash mine in my home but it does make a mess.
I've made a few of these and have always washed and dried at home and haven't had any problems with the washer or dryer or the drains. Just make sure you clean the lint trap of the dryer a few times during the drying cycle. Kathy
I just want to pop in and ask about the rag quilts. Do you use flannel or can they be done with cottons? I have a stash of fabric and want to do a quilt using 10" squares using this method. Any feed back ? Thank you !!!
I personally would take it the first time to the laundry mat. In a front loader all the extra little pieces of fabric that comes off if it could clog it up. I always take mine their first and then after that wash it at home....
is it mandatory to machine dry to get the fluffies? if so i would have to go to laundramat for sure- my dryer is resting for te winter! (read that broken!)
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I have a over full size hand stitch and hand quilted quilt with the thick batting in it I made I thought for sure it would come loose with some of the stitching. I have the new machines you know front loaders and dyer It came out beautiful I had to dry it in the dryer about 3 times since it was huge. It was so fluffy. really was happy the way it came out. hugs sheila
Hay Ya'll I have a question... what type of scissors do u cut the ragged part with? Dumb question but is there a better type to use or pinking or what do you suggest? Love and Prayers, Daizy
PHR Farmgirl A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
Don't use a pinking shear as that would make it so that it wouldn't unravel. The ones with the spring in them are nice since they open on their own.
I always wash mine at the laundry mat the first time. They just make such a mess. And that was when I had a top load machine. With my front load I definetly would take it to the laundry mat. I would hate to have something happen to my machine!!
Rag quilts are so cozy!! Have fun making it and maybe some pictures later??
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Rag Quilts
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 11:53:47 AM
