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    Old 12-16-2009, 10:38 PM
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    I use the used dryer sheet to clean my iron. It gets the gunk off so it glides nicely.
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    Old 12-16-2009, 10:52 PM
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    amazing what I learn here.
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    Old 12-16-2009, 11:49 PM
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    I stopped using the dryer sheets when I read how it causes dryer fires and also burns up the motor on the dryer by overheating the dryer. I went back to downey. I have bought two expensive gas dryers in seven years and I went searching for some answers. That is what I found out.

    I have used the interfacing for this type of piecing. It does work good.
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    Old 12-17-2009, 12:04 AM
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    I have just been reading that these dryer sheets are very flammable... I think tomorrow I will try to light one and see what happens.....
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    Old 12-17-2009, 05:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    I have just been reading that these dryer sheets are very flammable... I think tomorrow I will try to light one and see what happens.....


    IS YOUR HOUSE ON FIRE??????

    just kidding Merry Xmas!
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    Old 12-17-2009, 05:50 AM
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    Although I have belonged to two quilt guilds and still a non-attending member to the other and taking college course I have learned more from the quilting board than I have for year of not belonging.
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    Old 12-17-2009, 05:51 AM
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    Should have said for years.
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    Old 12-17-2009, 06:17 AM
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    what a neat idea
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    Old 12-17-2009, 08:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by RedGarnet222
    I stopped using the dryer sheets when I read how it causes dryer fires and also burns up the motor on the dryer by overheating the dryer. I went back to downey. I have bought two expensive gas dryers in seven years and I went searching for some answers. That is what I found out.
    I got this from several people in the past and checked it out on Snopes. Since then, I try to remember to wash my lint filter in warm soapy water at least every couple months.

    http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/dryer.asp

    I found a non-woven foundation (made for paper-piecing) that comes in 8-1/2 x 11 sheets that you can run through your printer at WalMart. It's the same type of material as the dryer sheets, except it's a little thicker, and it doesn't have the chemicals on it. Otherwise, I cut muslin into squares and spray starch the heck out of them and use them for foundations.
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    Old 12-17-2009, 08:34 AM
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    Where in Wal-Mart did you find this product and what is it actually called? I sometimes have trouble finding things at Wal-Mart, they don't seem to be too logical when placing items in the different departments.
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