Old 05-01-2017, 02:57 AM
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sval
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Default Allergy to Pets interfering with volunteer longarming

Let me clarify: pets with hair

I am finding it very difficult to volunteer longarm. I am very allergic to pet dander. It seems most everyone has an indoor furbaby of some kind. It's amazing to me how much hair is on quilts. I thought it would be worse with a cat seeing how they can climb everywhere.
But just last week I discovered just as much dog hair on 3 quilts I agreed to quilt for my QOV group.
I had to contact the topper to let her know I couldn't work on them unless she knew of a way to remove the hair and consequently the dander. I feel so bad. I know people love their pets and this is my problem.

I purchased my longarm for the sole purpose of doing donation work. And now am finding it increasingly difficult to take in tops. Can't justify owning it for my own personal use.

I would be glad to wash them first. But that is a big no no.

So I'm at a loss as to what to do.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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