Aluminum foil uses (new to me!)

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08-01-2011, 04:09 AM

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damaquilts

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Originally Posted by Hosta

I was told by a quilt appraiser to use aluminum foil on the wooden dowel on quilt rack so quilt would not touch the fabric because wood deteriorates fabric.

This just solved a problem for me. :-) I picked up a cabinet from the thrift store and have been putting off putting the quilts in it because I didn't want to put them right on the wooden shelf. I was waiting until I could afford to get some acid free paper. This is perfect . Cheap and it will work wonderfully. Especially the cheap part. :-) Thanks

08-01-2011, 04:27 AM

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jitkaau

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After travelling around for many years doing my job,(staying in hotel rooms 5-6 days a week) I certainly know the grilled cheese sandwich trick. Thanks for posting.

08-01-2011, 04:35 AM

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CarrieAnne

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Thanks!

08-01-2011, 05:39 AM

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freman5

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That is fun!!! Thanks for posting :)

08-01-2011, 05:44 AM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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Great (and the funny one, the sandwich tips- thanks a lot!! :D

08-01-2011, 06:09 AM

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I tried it on a dull rotary cutter blade- works when I didn't have a new one.

08-01-2011, 06:25 AM

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Carol Ann

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Thank you!!

08-01-2011, 06:41 AM

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Normabeth

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I don't think I will try the grilled cheese any time soon
LOL
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08-01-2011, 06:59 AM

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thrums

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I just found out your can clean chrome with Aluminum foil, water and a little elbow grease. Worked great on an old bike..looks like new.

Also put washing soda and aluminum foil in a bowl of water as a soak helps clean sterling silver and brass.