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03-09-2011, 08:58 AM

#41

pollym44

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YES, YES, YES!! BUT I take my pills and shots and keep quilting. :lol:

03-09-2011, 09:20 AM

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lenette

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Lots of designer fabrics can also be washed as long as you do it before you cut and sew. The reason we can't wash a lot of commercial garments are because they don't pre-shrink them. This is from an owner of a fabric store who teaches us to pre-wash silks.

03-09-2011, 09:41 AM

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Sallyflymi

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I think that the chemicals and dyes are what is making this rash. Indigo i have lots of problems with wash in All free a couple of times and problem is gone..

03-09-2011, 01:31 PM

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vickimc

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it is probably the die in the fabrics. wash all fabric as soon as you get it home, just like you wash your clothes. This helps me lots.

03-09-2011, 02:43 PM

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luvstoquilt

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I am alergic but not to the degree you seem to be. I can't stop sneezing in a fabric store! I wash the fabric as soon as I get home and that solves it for me!

03-09-2011, 03:00 PM

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Diannia

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Maybe it's not the fabric but the batting?

Diannia

03-09-2011, 03:45 PM

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azdesertrat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by glassnquilts

I have an allergic reaction in a fabric store too. It causes me to buy stuff I don't need.

LOL :D

03-09-2011, 03:55 PM

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Marge L.

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For those of you who have problems w/laundry detergents, have you ever tried the Amway products. I have used them for yrs. and have no trouble. My SIL is very sensitive to nearly all of them. My DD tried Amway SA8 and has had no problems since. It is not sold in any stores (to my knowledge) but thru a distributor. It is also available online. Google Amway. com. I seems a bit pricey but it lasts forever. Just 1 tiny cup (provided) per load. No, I have no connection w/ the company. I just like the product.

03-09-2011, 04:30 PM

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piepatch

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Your problem is very likely the chemicals used to treat the fabric. As much as it might upset you to stop sewing for a week, it is probably in your best interest. If you stayed completely away from your fabric for a week, you would know for sure that the fabric is, or is not the problem. If it is not the problem, at least you would know to look for other causes. As much as you are enjoying your quilting/sewing, I hope the problem doesn't stop your sewing !

03-09-2011, 04:48 PM

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NCquilter

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I worked at a fabric store and thought I was allergic to fabric. But I think it was that some of the fabric that I cut was just older and collected dust or something. I would start sneezing like crazy. I'm so glad I'm not allergic to cotton material. I did find out I am allergic to burlap though.