Jenni M

Do any of you use fabric softener in your rinse water when laundering your quilts? I have new ones that I will soon put away for the season, just wanted to make sure I care for them properly.

Jim's Gem

I have been. just a tiny bit of Downey but I'm no expert!

sueisallaboutquilts

Jenni, I don't and I wouldn't either. I don't like the idea of residue on quilts. Maybe I'm a little paranoid though...... :D

JulieR

I don't like to use a lot of fabric softener for anything, because it's one more chemical on the fabric. I think if you're going to store a quilt I'd treat fabric softener like starch and not use it.

ktbb

I think you can do it, but if it's going to be stored for a while I'd personally not put any in the rinse...the fewer chemicals you have on fabric when it's stored the safer you are...who knows what chemicals will do over time to the fabric. Guess like many things in quilting it's a personal choice.

amma

I would, other wise it won't be a soft when you pull it out to use it :D:D:D

Cyn

ditto

Mariposa

I use a bit of vinegar put in a Downey ball. The vinegar acts as a fabric softener, and rinses out. No smell either. I use white vinegar.

kathy

i do

Sadiemae

Me too!