If I am storing projects in ziplock bags will it hurt anything to put a dryer sheet in?
03-02-2011, 05:18 PM
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This might actually work better. The fragrance in dryer sheets gives me an instant headache ( I buy the non-scented ones - better but still not great).
and even though I'm a non-smoker I like the smell of some cigars (but wouldnt' want it in my fabrics or clothing!!!)
and even though I'm a non-smoker I like the smell of some cigars (but wouldnt' want it in my fabrics or clothing!!!)
Originally Posted by bev195000
Good idea i use Pampers fragrance baby wipes i dry them out and pop in storage boxes they work a treat and keep some fabrics of mine nice, fresh and fragrance
03-02-2011, 05:20 PM
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How about just making up some project "bags" out of your scraps? Because you're the only one who will see them, you could get rid of a lot of uglies that way. If you want to put a drawstring or something on them, go for it. For me (I'm lazy), I'd simply make it a bit long and fold it over and safety pin the top down.
As to dryer sheets, bars of soap, etc., you could place those between the project bags so they never come into direct contact with the project fabric itself, but still have the advantage of the fragrance.
There's nothing quite so convenient as a zip lock, however, so when I do use them, I fold it up from the bottom two or three times and put that into my three-hole binder punch. When you open the bag back up, it now has lots of ventilation holes, but still keeps everything together and visible.
Hope some of this helps.
As to dryer sheets, bars of soap, etc., you could place those between the project bags so they never come into direct contact with the project fabric itself, but still have the advantage of the fragrance.
There's nothing quite so convenient as a zip lock, however, so when I do use them, I fold it up from the bottom two or three times and put that into my three-hole binder punch. When you open the bag back up, it now has lots of ventilation holes, but still keeps everything together and visible.
Hope some of this helps.
03-02-2011, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltlonger
I've put in a "used" sheet was afraid a new one is to oily/greasy and may leave residue on material. I put one or two "used" in when I get a quilt top from a smoker and puff up bag and twist tie before I LA it!!
03-02-2011, 05:36 PM
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[quote=neeng]This might actually work better. The fragrance in dryer sheets gives me an instant headache ( I buy the non-scented ones - better but still not great).
I don't use dryer sheets at all. I use fabric softener in my last rinse (have a dispenser) and found I don't need the dryer sheets.
I don't use dryer sheets at all. I use fabric softener in my last rinse (have a dispenser) and found I don't need the dryer sheets.
03-02-2011, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
wow, I would rather smell garlic and cigars than dryer sheets!! Hate that smell.
03-02-2011, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hatchet
Hubby and I smoke and I cook with onions and garlic a lot but never thought about it stinking up the quilting since it's in a separate room and we only do these things in the kitchen. If it's in a different room I don't see a problem but I'm sure if you use a used one it would be fine but I'd worry a bit about a fresh one. I prewash all my fabric and zip lock them, they stay fresh for years!!
03-02-2011, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by davidwent
The smell is what I am worried about I LOVE LOVE LOVE to cook wit garlic, and I also enjoy (I'm ready for all the "eeeeewwwwwsss"LOL)the occasional cigar
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03-02-2011, 07:18 PM
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Eeeekk....I have been stuffing used dryer sheets in my fabric stash at random to keep odors out. Some that is donated to our group smells funny even after washing. I sure hope I haven't been damaging the fabric. Guess I had better go check it all.
03-02-2011, 08:37 PM
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Would never use a "new" sheet as it does have an oil that will leave spots on your fabric........I store lots of my fabric (on my WIP projects, not general stash) and really have had no need to add a "fragrence".....However if you save used sheets (those that have gone thru dryer a couple of times) believe you would be OK as the oils containing the fragrence would be gone - but then you wuld not have the strong smell from the sheets either.
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