quilts4charity

I also started using the accordian fold and pinning....it works great....I've done up to a 10 yard piece of fabric...so glad I saw the post on it, sure saves me a lot of headaches.....

Hylarie

My washer only usually does that if I am washing multiple pieces at a time. I have to trim up all the loose strings from the edges as I throw them in the washer otherwise they'll all wrap around one, and your right it's the worst to try and iron out! However if I am washing one large piece its not such a problem.

scrappingfaye58

OMG yes!!!!!! Drives me to drink lol... I will be trying some of these suggestions!! Such wise women (and I am guessing a few men) on this board!

cowgirlquilter

Wow! I am glad I found this thread....sounds like this problem is solveable!

soccertxi

I solve the thread wrapping problem by serging the raw edges of my fabric before I wash. I don't have much trouble with fabric twisting if the lengths are not too long. I seem to have more trouble if I only have one piece to wash. I have also found if I dry it right after its finished washing and remove as soon as its dry, I have less wrinkles.

My time

Okay I might sound 'old school' as my daughter would say, but isn't it a shame so many municipalities don't allow clothesline anymore. So many of our ironing problems would be alleviated. Plus everything would smell so fresh. My washing machine twists as well.

raynhamquilter

I agree, I miss my top loader. It cleaned great and never had a problem. I am on my second front loader washer--the bearings went on the first one. Couldn't be repaired--Thank the Lord, we had an extended warranty! Bought a different manufacturer, but I still pine for my oldie.

Stitchit123

The mesh bag works but only when its 4 yds per bag. For the longer pieces I throw them over the shower rod and refold selvedge to selvedge. This way I can get 4 or 5 done at the same time -they air dry quickly and this pulls most of the wrinkles out making ironing easier. And if they're real bad I'll turn on the shower for some steam.

mimiknoxtaylor

I don't prewash much, but when I do i fold it accordian style, secure with safety pins' then put in a pillowcase which I pin. wash on gentle, put right in the dryer like that on timed setting. No strings, or knots & damp for ironing with starch(love starch)

sparkys_mom

Try putting a couple of tennis balls in the dryer. You still have to untwist the fabric, but the tennis balls help keep it that way.