Unless you have some terrible allergy, I doubt you are in any danger from dryer sheets. After all, whatever chemicals are in them at the start of the drying cycle are in your clothing, linens, etc., when they come out of the dryer.
However, if you are really scared of the dyer sheets, try using paper stabilizer. That can include old phone book paper if you are an avid recycler. You can also use new paper towels, which tear away very easily. You might also go to your local newspaper and buy an end roll--the roll that's too short to use on the presses. You will have to cut it to size, but it is great for string quilts--no print on it and no chemicals except what's in paper to start with. Or buy the cheapest copy paper you can find. froggyintexas
Originally Posted by
Sweeterthanwine
Somewhere a time ago I read on this board that you should not use dryer sheets in string quilts because of the fragrance and chemicals in them. How about the fragrance free ones? I know they probably still have some chemicals in them, but at least there is no fragrance to bother allergies. Any thoughts?