Don't Overload the Washer -- Tragic Pictures

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02-22-2014, 06:56 AM

#41

mhollifiel

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I too have a front loader but I have a mid-weight cotton caftan that I made and just loved get caught somehow in the seal near the door. It shredded a small hole near the left pocket and abraded the nearby fabric for a couple of inches. This has not happened again but I am careful about not overloading and keeping that door clear before closing. So, from my experience, I think this could have happened in either style washing machine.

02-22-2014, 07:34 AM

#42

Kimcatlou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dakotamaid

Do you have more of the orange? You can applique the same shape right over the damaged block. If you have more of the backing you can do the same.

My daughter's cat did major damage to a quilt that I had made for her (my daughter, not the cat). Fortunately I had material left over, so I pieced some sections to match the quilt, then appliqued them over the damaged areas.

02-22-2014, 08:54 AM

#43

Quiltlady330

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So sorry. I'd have to quit feeling sorry for myself first, too. LOL
I'm sure you can fix it with some beautiful applique...after the tears stop.
It will be worth it.

02-22-2014, 09:23 AM

#44

roserips

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I had a stacking washer and dryer it wasn't the washer that ate holes in everything but the dryer was the culprit. So sad for you. Maybe you can applique something over the damage. I had a fabric with holes and appliqued a patch of matching fabric no one could tell except close up.

02-22-2014, 09:57 AM

#45

onaemtnest

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Originally Posted by dunster

So sorry! I have never heard of a washing machine doing that. I remember seeing Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. I went home and didn't trust my parakeet for a week. Now I feel that way about my washing machine, LOL. I hope those are the only spots that are torn, and I agree with others that you can fix it so that no one will notice, but still, it's a shame that you will be fixing your brand new gorgeous quilt rather than just enjoying it.

OMGoodness did you comment above make not only me laugh out loud but my DH laughed and laughed that you placed so much fear upon your little Budgie .... thanks for the great morning laugh!!!!

02-22-2014, 10:01 AM

#46

grammysharon

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I just did this with a patch that was the wrong way on a quilt that I was binding. No one could tell where I had done this and even I had trouble finding it!!!!

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Originally Posted by debcavan

Oh no. When a friend of mine discovers a block that is not "right" after she has quilted her quilt. She appliques a new block over it and then requilts that area. No one is ever the wiser.

02-22-2014, 10:05 AM

#47

onaemtnest

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I'm so sorry for the heartbreak you must be feeling, I cannot imagine knowing how much work goes into piecing (especially with Bonnie's quilt designs, it seems) and the quilting.

So much great advice applique then quilt over, then it's hard to find. Hope my memory banks remember all the wonderful suggestions. So glad to read that you now have a plan and the fabric to make the repairs.