If I am storing projects in ziplock bags will it hurt anything to put a dryer sheet in?
03-03-2011, 02:20 PM
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[quote=KarenR]I'm confused - I bought totes to store our material in (rubbermaid ones with the hinged lids) This is bad for the material? I was working on building a stash.
I store all my fabric in those plastic totes. There is no problem with a lack of air for breathing since they are not airtight. It just keeps my stash in something clear so I can see what's where ....until ... I get aroiund to the mighty "O" word (organizing). That might take awhile since I'm still on the 1st letter of the alphabet. "A" for Acquire. :lol:
I store all my fabric in those plastic totes. There is no problem with a lack of air for breathing since they are not airtight. It just keeps my stash in something clear so I can see what's where ....until ... I get aroiund to the mighty "O" word (organizing). That might take awhile since I'm still on the 1st letter of the alphabet. "A" for Acquire. :lol:
03-03-2011, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiltntime
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!!
03-03-2011, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Another option from someone who is so allergic to things that I can't use any type household cleaner and can usually only wear 100% cotton. I can't use any type product that out-gases and believe me that is a looonnnng list. Just ask my allergist!!
Take a pair of panty house (does anyone still have any of those? LOL). Cut about a 3 inch piece across. Tie one end. Put in about 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Tie the other end. Voila!! Takes away smells but doesn't leave any!! I change out about every 3 months. I keep these in all my clothes drawers, closets, and any plastic containers I use. I even put them under the sinks to keep away that musty smell.
Take a pair of panty house (does anyone still have any of those? LOL). Cut about a 3 inch piece across. Tie one end. Put in about 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Tie the other end. Voila!! Takes away smells but doesn't leave any!! I change out about every 3 months. I keep these in all my clothes drawers, closets, and any plastic containers I use. I even put them under the sinks to keep away that musty smell.
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06-05-2011, 08:31 AM
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Diehard quilters seem to be adament about storing quilts in "pure" environments "no newspapers, no wood surfaces, no chemicals, etc. Seems the only safe storage is wrapped in a bed sheet or some specially treated paper. The concern seems to be the damage these chemicals/treated surfaces can do to the fabric. Not sure what's in our dryer sheets. I might consider this for an heirloom quilt, but since most of mine are "love quilts" that are washed, dried, dragged around, wrestled upon, etc. I'd think dryer sheets are just fine.
06-05-2011, 08:34 AM
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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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