Can it be done? I just got new front-loading washer and dryer (DH was feeling generousafter Christmas bonus or just tired of me saying that the old washer got stuck on spin againfor the 1000th time!) And I love this machine - it's got so many settings, I actually readthe instruction book!Donna In S. Indiana (who's doing taxes when she really wants to knit!)

"Gerald & Donna McIntosh" wrote innews:UeKdnTyAW-CQGwHanZ2dnUVZ it can, depending on a few things. can you stop your front loader & open the door during the cycle? if not, you won't have much control over the felting when it occurs. it takes longer in a front loader & wastes more water. you'll need clean tennis balls, or those spiky dryer balls if you can find some to add agitation. i've been considering a high efficiency front loader because they're easier on the clothes, but i would keep my top loader for felting & washing the filthy rag rugs & goat/llama blankets (tip: don't wash halters in the washer if you mind it getting scratched up ).lee

Felting(fulling) in a front-loading washer?

Jan 27, 2008 22 Replies

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Laura J 18 years ago

We use it for diapers. But I know a couple of nurses who use it for their scrubs. It's also nice for people in construction or other dirty/dusty trades.

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Laura J 18 years ago

Thanks for the pic! I'd never heard it called that - learn something new every day!

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Laura J 18 years ago

The washing machine has a built-in heater to heat the water up higher than your water heater gets it. It's nice for those of us with kids who want to keep the water heater on 120 degrees for safety but want hotter water than that for diapers or dog towels or whatever!

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