Allergy to Pets interfering with volunteer longarming
#21
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Why not make life simpler for yourself and only work on quilts that you have made yourself?
That way, you will know what is in them and what the fabrics have been exposed to.
You have mentioned being allergic to many things - so it just does not seem feasible to get yourself sick working on "who knows what"?
I do think the allergy factor of the final recipients should also be a concern.
That way, you will know what is in them and what the fabrics have been exposed to.
You have mentioned being allergic to many things - so it just does not seem feasible to get yourself sick working on "who knows what"?
I do think the allergy factor of the final recipients should also be a concern.
I agree about the final recipient. I'm not seeing any concern about that. I'm pretty sure all the donation quilts aren't being washed before being awarded. Some of the vets are already sick. They don't need to add to it.
#22
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As far as selling your long-arm -
If it is already paid for and you enjoy using it - make more quilts and get more use out of it! :-)
Or use it for a coatrack - place to put stuff until you get around to putting it where it should go. :-)
I see no reason to feel guilty about using something just for one's own purposes -
If it is already paid for and you enjoy using it - make more quilts and get more use out of it! :-)
Or use it for a coatrack - place to put stuff until you get around to putting it where it should go. :-)
I see no reason to feel guilty about using something just for one's own purposes -
#23
This will probably sound extreme but have you considered allergy shots. I know people who have major allergies to animals and they get shots for it. It would allow you to continue your work with less hassle but it is a monthly injection. Many people have pets probably more so than dont so it might be hard to truly get tops of pet owners that won't affect you. Removing hair is easier than removing dander as dander is in the air and you can't see it
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I can't imagine being physically able to longarm quilts in my 80's. At least not the volume that most charities would create.
Longarming takes a physical toll.
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I don't gift quilts that didn't have a run through the washer first. With the formaldehyde and who-knows-what chemicals are in fabric these days, it is my decision to work with unwashed fabric because that only affects me, but I would not give that away in unwashed condition. Same goes for pet hair.
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