Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Rita it might be some chemical they treat the fabrics with. A lot of it has fire retardant chemicals on it now. Just take an allergy pill when you plan to go and then make sure you wash your hands & fabric as soon as you get it home. Allergic to fabric is NOT a good thing for a quilter!! Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b
That is why I always take an allergy pill before going into a fabric shop plus I almost always wash my fabrics. Some fabrics do not have the STRONG chemical smell. (By the way, I never was this affected until I started taking Plavix for my heart. Plavix brings out the metals and chemicals in all types of items....especially foods...I can taste and smell the chemicals in Cheerios....terrible since I love them.)