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08-09-2011, 05:23 AM

#41

bearisgray

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You are planning to make 29 quilts?

08-09-2011, 05:23 AM

#42

Annaquilts

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I would toss it. We live in the country and have had problems with rodents in the past with stuff stored outside or in the motor home. I toss.

08-09-2011, 05:51 AM

#43

flowergrand

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpea

jut wash and dry it and be done.

I agree with sweet pea. Just wash it and dry it. Might want to use a multi-wash cycle. If there are stains, remember to use the sun to help remove them. For yourself, use a mask to cover your face when you shake the fabric out. Blessings and look forward to pictures of the quilts.

08-09-2011, 06:33 AM

#44

Kay in Iowa

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This won't apply to your fabric because I'm sure you don't want to take a chance gettin debris or smell on or in your machine - but if you have a serger - I always serge the cut ends of my fabrics BEFORE I wash them - NO RAVELING - neat and easy to press. Worth the minute it takes.

08-09-2011, 06:34 AM

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Kay in Iowa

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08-09-2011, 06:48 AM

#46

FroggyinTexas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SheriR

I am finely in my new house enough that I can start on my 29 quilts.

My problem is, my Mother-in-Law's fabric had mice so it must all be washed. 18 boxes full..... Do you think just Tide and Downy is good, or do I need to use something stronger? It's disgusting....... Also, I only want to wash it on gentle so I get the least amount of fray possible...

Hot water and detergent will do all you need done. Your problem is more likely to occur from unpacking it and breathing in mouse dust. I would wear a mask for that task.froggyintexas

08-09-2011, 06:54 AM

#47

SUZAG

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Are these quilts for charity or for someone you know. If it's for someone you know, I wouldn't be talking about the mouse stuff too much because they will never use the quilt if they know...sounds kinda gross

08-09-2011, 06:57 AM

#48

jbj137

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Just Tide in hot water
& a good drying should
do the trick.
No need to disinfect.
J J

08-09-2011, 07:26 AM

#49

Donna in Mo

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I saw on one of the posts that we should not use fabric softener when prewashing. The fusible will not stick to fabric washed with fabric softener. That is important to me since I use fusible stabilizer for my machine embroidery.