They belong in the garbage.
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Originally Posted by Candace
(Post 5132779)
They belong in the garbage.
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There are non toxic non chemical dryer sheets available. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Basil Dryer Sheets Sun & Earth dryer sheets |
The primary reason I don't use them is that they are extremely flammable, even after being washed. If you want a shock, go outside and set one on fire. It will go up like a torch, and in the blink of an eye, there will be nothing left but ash. Yes, I'm probably too security conscious, but this is just too scary for me! I use alternatives that are not so scary.
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I spoke with a woman at a quilt show last year who uses used dryer sheets in her appliqued quilts, she said they are sturdy but soft enough not to change the weight or softness of the fabric and they are easy to sew through. She has been using them for years and said she has never experienced any problems.
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they are toxic chemical trash - and you are thinking of concealing them in a quilt ?
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Originally Posted by bakermom
(Post 5132532)
If they work for you use them. It's really no one's business but yours.
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I use coffee filters for applique, I find they work ok for me, then tear away. But I am a self tought sewer and there maybe a better way.
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They are flammable
Originally Posted by Sweeterthanwine
(Post 5130596)
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?
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I tried them awhile ago... on a doll quilt...but, I used them at least 4 times before sewing on them.
I am not currently using them, due to all the info on the board...and I agree...you can just use the cheapest interfacing you can find or I have found a stash of flannel blankets at my Aunt's house and took a stained one home. After washing and drying I cut it up into 10 1/2" squares. I avoided the stained area and tossed that. It looks like this was a hospital blanket, as it had the hospital name in the edging. |
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