Using old fabric for charity quilts
#12
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I am glad that you are making progress with the fabric. I do think that a frank discussion with the local Project Linus coordinator is in order. Your chapter certainly does not want to be giving out quilts that cause health problems. For certain those quilts should not be given to children in hospitals whose breathing health may already be compromised. There may be other delivery locations that are not as critical.
It seems to me that your chapter may want to designate you as the "smell tester", because other people may not be able to detect any problem at all and you could catch the problem quilts before they go out.
It seems to me that your chapter may want to designate you as the "smell tester", because other people may not be able to detect any problem at all and you could catch the problem quilts before they go out.
#15
A while back someone was asking about getting odors out of fabric. The suggestion was to add ammonia to the wash water. I tried it and it worked! I had always used vinegar, but I use ammonia now. It seems to work faster. Give it a try.
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I used a cup of vinegar in a medium load - that worked for me today. In hindsight, I probably should have soaked it before I washed it! Just didn't think to smell-test it before I put it in.
I like the idea of being the Smeller Queen for my Linus group - I will discuss it with the higher-ups!
I like the idea of being the Smeller Queen for my Linus group - I will discuss it with the higher-ups!
#19
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Location: Montana
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Like you I am too sensitive to odors. I got a coat that was infused with fabreze and I couldn't wear it or get the smell out. My sister suggested unscented spray and wash liquid added to wash and I tried it with shout free and it helped. I couldn't find spray and wash but I can wear the coat now. Might be worth a try.
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