Jim

we washed and dried every one we have made at home...making sure to clean traps well every time...and we have made at least 25 or 30 or more of them

nycquilter

I did a double-bed size at home with no problem. I just kept watch on the dryer. I do put a laundry sock over the hose that empties into the slop sink to catch the threads as I live in a very old building with very old plumbing.

Delilah

I give mine a good shake then throw it in the dryer FIRST and clean the filter frequently. I don't even dampen it before tossing it in the dryer. It is amazing how much that removes the strings and fluffs the edges. Then I toss it in the washer with a knee-high stocking on the hose but most of the strings have already been removed in the dryer.

ragquilter

Commercial washers are made too handle way more than a home unit.

debs

Others may disagree, but a dear friend made a flannel rag quilt for me which is super warm & heavy in a favorite of mine of Laurel Burch patterns. She also took 2 pillowcases sewed them together & made a bag for me to wash the quilt in as she said it will definitely shed a lot. She had washed it this way before giving it to me and warned me not to wash it without the cases. I haven't washed it as yet, but doubt I will ever wash it in my home machine. But I will use the 2 pillowcase holder when I go to the laundromat.

Thats the best I an suggest.
Enjoy it, mine is so warm & comfy.

lpsewing

I have made a few rag quilts & have always wash my finished rag quilt in my home washer.
I have a wash tub where mywasher water goes directly into.w/a mini drain cover that I clean out before rewashing so the tub does not clog.I always re wash the rag quilt again & do the same.
Hope this helps to releave your fears

Leonita

Have made many , many of these quilts. Flannel homespun, Have 60 yr old sewer system so I take to laundermat. Our machine will hold 3 quilts (non agitaiting type) & is only $3.50-$4. Beats paying rotor rooter

jackiemc

I just finished a rag quilt about a week ago and debated to dry at home or a laundromat. I took it to the laundrymat. A handful of lint was collected and I cleaned out the lint trap. This quilt was a labor of love.

Gerbie

I have never made a flannel quilt like this before so I can't really advise about the washing; however when I make anything that will shed lots of fuzz and threads, I put it in my dryer on air first and sometimes a couple of times, then clean my lint filter, this is what I do before washing. This helps to cut down on all the excess strings that might get into the washer.

carolaug

What a smart idea for doing baby minkie quilts!!