sewskeel, beautiful! did you add a seam allowance to accommodate the needle turn appliqué?
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Finished! I changed a few of the flowers and leaves. I used freezer paper, starch, and then machine appliquéd. I normally...
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Nancy,
I have recently purchased a front loading Maytag precisely because I wanted a large drum with no "prod" in the middle for washing quilts and tribal textiles of all sorts. I naturally got the dryer that goes with it and love the large drum and variety of cycles and heat settings. Thus far I am very very happy with both.
Good luck with your homework.
Jeanine
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Nancy - we purchased front loading LG washer and dryer (that stacks) just before Christmas. (They've replaced a stacked Kenmore front loading washer and dryer that were about 18 years old). Both washer and dryer have huge drums capable of washing and drying king size comforters. Like Jeanine's both have a large variety of cycles and heat settings. On a side note I'm washing fewer loads per week with the new machines which is nice since we're watching our water consumption here.
Barb
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Originally posted by "Lk2stch" post=136489I have always heard not to use a front loading washer for quilts. Don't know why -- I think something to do with more water force. But your quilts are ok?
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One downside of front loaders is that you must use HE detergent or risk voiding your warranty. I did not realize this before I bought mine, and I'm disappointed that I cannot use my favorite quilt soap and must use detergent. I even called the manufacturer and was told that even occasional use of soap would damage the machine.
Just reminding others.
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My new front loader machines manual says:
"Items Labeled Wool or Hand-Washable, Hand Wash/Wool" This cycle is for washing shrinkable wool or hand washable items requiring delicate care. Use only natural or wool-safe detergent harmless to fabrics and use 1/2 of the normal amount of detergent. The Hand Wash/Delicate cycle uses a gentle wash motion and low spin speed for the ultimate care.
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I only have minor problems with my existing washer, but it would cost over $200 to repair. The Sears repairman suggests not investing in the repair for a 20+ year old washer because it may soon have major problems. He also recommended purchasing the most basic machine with the features that I require, rather than paying for bells and whistles that I may never use. None of the washers made today are built to last 20 years. By the way, Whirlpool now owns the Maytag brand, too. I understand that Kenmore machines usually feature the better qualities of their Whirlpool counterparts.
All of the top loaders that I've been reviewing also suggest the HE detergents.
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After using a top loading machine in Australia I found them to be much more user friendly, I could tell it what I wanted to do instead of already being pre- programmed to what it wanted to do.
A hot wash 7kg takes almost 3 hours in my front loader......I can adjust the temperature down to 40 and use an economy wash but that still takes 2hours and 27 minutes.
Any quicker washes you can only put 3 kg in the washer.
If I had the space and the money to buy a top loader that would be my choice.
Hope you get the machine you really like.
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Well, today my new Kenmore Series 500 Top Loading High Efficiency (with a Low Profile Wash Plate) was delivered with a matching new dryer. I'm now washing my first load. Wish me luck! Thanks for all of your input, which I researched and considered. Ultimately, I felt I'd stick with a brand that had served me well for more than 20 years each on my first two sets of laundry machines. After a few months, I'll let you know if I'm pleased with my decision.
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sewskeel, beautiful! did you add a seam allowance to accommodate the needle turn appliqué?
Thanks for your help! -
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
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Finished! I changed a few of the flowers and leaves. I used freezer paper, starch, and then machine appliquéd. I normally...
-
Making a layout. Right now my Gnome is hiding behind the flower pot. Not sure if he will come out to get stitched.
... -
Love that first picture of your beautiful fabrics and threads. Your grand daughter will love it.
HelenW -
I love Alex’s pattern and I’m using it as a starting point for a wall hanging for my little, gnome-loving granddaughter....
-
Sheridan, Becky Goldsmith says it really helps if you finger press the stitching line all the way around
the shape... -
Thanks ladies for the compliments. The butterflies come from Catherine Redford's book Butterfly
Stitches. I just... -
The assembly instructions come in Month 12. It doesn’t hurt to add that first border of blocks now. Just keep the log...
-
I was wondering at what point does Jen want us to sew the blocks around the center square (medallion)? I notice that some...
-
A narrow seam allowance, like 1/8”, and close stitches.
-
Finished now. My needle turn is a bit rust but hopefully more practice will help. Any one got any tips for smoother edges...
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Love the butterflies too. I can look at the photo many times and each time I’ll find something interesting and beautiful...
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