Please Don't Use Dryer Sheets for String Quilting or Applique

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03-28-2012, 04:17 AM

#41

MAK'58

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joejoe31

I'am greatful you posted this.My daughters both have unknown allergies and I use the same soap as I have for years but never did it dawn on me that the stupid dryer sheets could be causing them to break out and thier little noses drip consantly.We are always looking for ways to keep everyone safe I see no harm in some good advice .thanks.

Great thread! Use or not, it's your choice, just wouldn't want to be responsible for giving something away that would/could make someone ill. Maybe we should post a "content warning" on salable or gift items. The older I get things should become easier. I think they are becoming more complicated!

03-28-2012, 04:21 AM

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coopah

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Thank you for posting this information. Excellent points.

03-28-2012, 04:37 AM

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Yooper32

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I use deli-sheets, like waxed paper only not as much wax, for foundation piecing, works great and tears off easily. No scents in it either.

03-28-2012, 04:46 AM

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flikkem

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From a former asthmatic, thank you for spreading this advice.
I used to choke up sleeping on outside clothesline dried sheets (that collected pollen).
It took me years to figure out this asthma trigger when I went to bed at night.

03-28-2012, 04:47 AM

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g mom

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What do you use for static control if not dryer sheets. I did not realize that this was or could be the cause of some of our problems. I appreciate your answer.

03-28-2012, 04:50 AM

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reginalovesfabric

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I use thin fabric for mine also

03-28-2012, 04:57 AM

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nycbgirl

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Also I have heard that the dryer sheets burn pretty easy. I don't even want to think of what could happen in a house fire....I usually use muslin or really ugly fabric...

03-28-2012, 05:00 AM

#48

alwayslearning

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000projects

I use pages from the phone book. (tear out before quilting, of course)

I appreciate your find a way to re-use the phone book. Remember when they could be re-cycled? And when you got one? We, unfortunately, get them from about 4 companies. Thanks also for the warning about the dryer sheets, Monroe. How we learn from each other is just wonderful!