I Think I'm Allergic To The Batting
#21
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Alaska
Posts: 11
I KNOW I'm allergic to the batting ;-) Not all batts, only Warm & Natural. Others don't bother me as much.
Itchy, itchy eyes, runny nose, and last night I broke out in a rash on my arms and chest after quilting all day. Bummer! So I am back to Fairfield batting, and think I will even switch to organic Hobbs Heirloom.
At the risk of getting on my soap box...did you know that 91% of all cotton grown in the US is now a GMO? (Genetically Modified Organism - meaning it is sprayed with RoundUp) Not a good thing. I avoid it in my
food, and now think I will have to try avoiding it in my quilting too!! 'Natural' does not mean Organic...
Itchy, itchy eyes, runny nose, and last night I broke out in a rash on my arms and chest after quilting all day. Bummer! So I am back to Fairfield batting, and think I will even switch to organic Hobbs Heirloom.
At the risk of getting on my soap box...did you know that 91% of all cotton grown in the US is now a GMO? (Genetically Modified Organism - meaning it is sprayed with RoundUp) Not a good thing. I avoid it in my
food, and now think I will have to try avoiding it in my quilting too!! 'Natural' does not mean Organic...
#25
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 818
We're definitely on the same page, HCP, with allergies. I always buy batting in packages, thinking that it might have less dust in it than on the bolt, but who knows if it matters. Have you tried Quilter's Dream? W&N has those seeds in it, and it might be a bit too close to the plant (and whatever it's been treated with) for you.
hugs,
Charlotte
hugs,
Charlotte
#27
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Port Charlotte, Fl
Posts: 2,569
I have an allergy to dust and wonder sometimes when sewing and my allergies are bothering me I wonder if the fabric from the store may have dust on it from just laying on the shelf. I usually use Warm & Natural and haven't had a problem with that. It you have allergies you sure do know all kinds of disgusting things. I don't know if washing helps but maybe it doesn't hurt. Good luck to you. Sue
#28
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Alaska
Posts: 11
Hi Sue,
I know that washing the fabric helps me a lot. It removes any dust or chemicals on the fabric. I didn't always prewash fabric, but do now because of allergies. The Fairfield batts are easier on me that the W&N, not sure why.
I have never washed a quilt batt...not sure how that works. Have you ever used wool batts? I haven't yet.
Thanks! HCP
I know that washing the fabric helps me a lot. It removes any dust or chemicals on the fabric. I didn't always prewash fabric, but do now because of allergies. The Fairfield batts are easier on me that the W&N, not sure why.
I have never washed a quilt batt...not sure how that works. Have you ever used wool batts? I haven't yet.
Thanks! HCP
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