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davidwent 03-01-2011 10:40 AM

Thank you in advance!
David

Quilter7x 03-01-2011 10:41 AM

Hmm, not sure why it would hurt them. If nothing else, it will make them smell nice and likely keep away some bugs. I'm interested in other people's answers as well David. Great question! :thumbup:

quiltlonger 03-01-2011 10:44 AM

I've put in a "used" sheet was afraid a new one is to oily/greasy and may leave residue on material. I put one or two "used" in when I get a quilt top from a smoker and puff up bag and twist tie before I LA it!!

davidwent 03-01-2011 10:44 AM

The smell is what I am worried about I LOVE LOVE LOVE to cook wit garlic, and I also enjoy (I'm ready for all the "eeeeewwwwwsss"LOL)the occasional cigar
David

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 10:46 AM

Don't know why you would need it but...good idea. I have some in those 1 gallon and bigger ones that are new but I am so hooked on the project boxes from JOann's too. The only way I would not use them if it was a project for someone else as many have allergies to different smells. I do this when I get things in the mail from smokers. LOL Works every time. That and fabreeze spray. I will have to watch and see how others feel. Thanks for the great post, fella.:):):)

ptquilts 03-01-2011 10:46 AM

wow, I would rather smell garlic and cigars than dryer sheets!! Hate that smell.

bev195000 03-01-2011 10:47 AM

Good idea i use Pampers fragrance baby wipes i dry them out and pop in storage boxes they work a treat and keep some fabrics of mine nice, fresh and fragrance

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 10:47 AM

OK just read your second post. To keep smells out, I get it. LOL. LIttle slow here, more coffee needed.....

hatchet 03-01-2011 10:50 AM

Hubby and I smoke and I cook with onions and garlic a lot but never thought about it stinking up the quilting since it's in a separate room and we only do these things in the kitchen. If it's in a different room I don't see a problem but I'm sure if you use a used one it would be fine but I'd worry a bit about a fresh one. I prewash all my fabric and zip lock them, they stay fresh for years!!

davidwent 03-01-2011 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
OK just read your second post. To keep smells out, I get it. LOL. LIttle slow here, more coffee needed.....

Having a "Blonde" moment Deb?? :lol: :lol:
I know I'm in trouble now!
David

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 10:58 AM

From one brunnette to another. LOL
YOu are in touble with the blondes now. Again...bad boy..go to a corner.

Politically correct now would be an "ah ha" moment.

Tilladare 03-01-2011 11:03 AM

LOL, add me to the "rather smell garlic and cigars than dryer sheets" group... guess we should have our own corner!
Sorcha

davidwent 03-01-2011 11:05 AM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
From one brunnette to another. LOL
YOu are in touble with the blondes now. Again...bad boy..go to a corner.

Politically correct now would be an "ah ha" moment.

I'm afraid I'm not very PC! LOL
Have ya noticed? :twisted:
David

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 11:16 AM

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Gosh, David, now I am smelling garlic and bread and want to go have italian for lunch. Looks like you got to slide on this one...lucky man.

See the pretty blonde??? See who she is pulling???? ROFL
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jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 11:24 AM

NO and NO...first, you should not STORE in ziploc, never seal up cotton so that it can not breathe!

Second the chemicals that are on dryer sheets can leave behind things you will never see.
The military has not banned the use of them on uniforms, the chemicals left behind can be picked up on heat sensors!

earlylace 03-01-2011 11:25 AM

When I pack up my finished quilted projects (saving for gifts) I pack in a tote and put in a small scented candle, everything smells so nice when you open it.

gale 03-01-2011 11:27 AM

I agree with Jacquie. I would think the chemicals locked in there with fabric isn't a good thing and the fabric all locked in a bag also isn't a good thing. Can you go outside to smoke? I couldn't live with a smoker. yuck. Even my sister who lives in Alaska goes outside to smoke so her dh isn't exposed to the fumes.

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 11:27 AM

the best thing is a bar of cheap soap(I use plain old dial) wrapped in a paper towel and secured with a rubber band or string if storing for long periods!

gale 03-01-2011 11:29 AM

When I bought my featherweight, there was a bar of Irish Spring (I think) in a bag in the box. Made the whole thing smell like a fresh spring day. :mrgreen:

edit-it was Lever 2000.

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by gale
When I bought my featherweight, there was a bar of Irish Spring (I think) in a bag in the box. Made the whole thing smell like a fresh spring day. :mrgreen:

edit-it was Lever 2000.

for project storage you don't need the whole bar either,, just 1/4 will do! I learned this from a quilt historian. She puts the 1/4 bars in between the quilts in the suitcase she takes all over the country!

She also has been known to sneak extra hotel soaps is she thinks they will work...leave the wrapper on them put open one end if you can and it is the same thing!

davidwent 03-01-2011 11:37 AM

Ahhhhhh never thought about going the soap route! Genius!!! I also did not think about letting the fabric breathe. Great advice everyone Thank you so much!
David

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 11:37 AM

Thank you for the info. I knew someone would let us know. The soap idea is good too. I always have hotel soaps laying around form traveling. Wonder why they sell the plastic projects boxes at Quilt stores? I would think air gets into them nicely? I know I like those boxes. I also make lots of "kits" up for Project Linus and put them in baggies until they are made. Might just leave the bag open. Thanks for sharing everyone.

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by davidwent
Ahhhhhh never thought about going the soap route! Genius!!! I also did not think about letting the fabric breathe. Great advice everyone Thank you so much!
David

brought to you by a FRIENDLY and not too dumb blonde!

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
Thank you for the info. I knew someone would let us know. The soap idea is good too. I always have hotel soaps laying around form traveling. Wonder why they sell the plastic projects boxes at Quilt stores? I would think air gets into them nicely? I know I like those boxes. I also make lots of "kits" up for Project Linus and put them in baggies until they are made. Might just leave the bag open. Thanks for sharing everyone.

the storage containers are not for long term. They are PROJECT holders not heirloom storage... :D
on the Kit bags, just leave it open about 2", but again, they are not going to be stored in them for long so it does not matter.

true4uca 03-01-2011 11:52 AM

I buy at the $ store those zipper pillow protectors. The fabric is similar to J-cloths. Not the plastic ones.

davidwent 03-01-2011 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

Originally Posted by davidwent
Ahhhhhh never thought about going the soap route! Genius!!! I also did not think about letting the fabric breathe. Great advice everyone Thank you so much!
David

brought to you by a FRIENDLY and not too dumb blonde!

hahahahahahahaha I knew that would come back to bite me!! LOL
No offense meant, I have a curly blond wife
David

debbieumphress 03-01-2011 12:45 PM

the storage containers are not for long term. They are PROJECT holders not heirloom storage... :D
on the Kit bags, just leave it open about 2", but again, they are not going to be stored in them for long so it does not matter.[/quote]

Good insight. SOme projects stay in longer than others but not long enough to hurt. And the kits about a month sometimes, so will leave the opening. I love learning new things on here daily. Good post David.

jaciqltznok 03-01-2011 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by debbieumphress
the storage containers are not for long term. They are PROJECT holders not heirloom storage... :D
on the Kit bags, just leave it open about 2", but again, they are not going to be stored in them for long so it does not matter.

Good insight. SOme projects stay in longer than others but not long enough to hurt. And the kits about a month sometimes, so will leave the opening. I love learning new things on here daily. Good post David.[/quote]

yep it is amazing the information you can find on this site...how well we STORE that info is a different topic! :thumbup:

cathyvv 03-01-2011 02:11 PM

I would not. Dryer sheets have been known to stain fabric.

deema 03-01-2011 02:16 PM

I wouldn't. I wouldn't want the chemicals of the dryer sheets right up against the fabric, especially new dryer sheets, but even used ones.

Retiredandquilting 03-02-2011 02:19 AM


Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Hmm, not sure why it would hurt them. If nothing else, it will make them smell nice and likely keep away some bugs. I'm interested in other people's answers as well David. Great question! :thumbup:

I use dryer sheets all the time; especially in outgoing quilts. I just stick a dryer sheet or two between the folds. I have had many comments about how nice the package smells when it is opened!

piepatch 03-02-2011 02:20 AM

I have always heard/read that it is not good for a quilt to use dryer sheets on the fabric or the completed quilt when washing, especially a quilt that will be stored for a while, but I am not sure if there would be a problem with short term storage in a plastic bag with a dryer sheet.

Aurora 03-02-2011 03:26 AM


Originally Posted by Tilladare
LOL, add me to the "rather smell garlic and cigars than dryer sheets" group... guess we should have our own corner!
Sorcha

Count me in on that!

Aurora 03-02-2011 03:30 AM


Originally Posted by davidwent
Ahhhhhh never thought about going the soap route! Genius!!! I also did not think about letting the fabric breathe. Great advice everyone Thank you so much!
David


That's why you hang out with us!

gmaybee 03-02-2011 04:29 AM

I teach quilting and in the beginner class when we go over washing material we do not recommend that you even use the dryer sheets. Have you ever washed a dark t-shirt and then dried it with a dryer sheet and ended up with spots that look like grease. (they don't come out) I use to have that problem and thought we were sloppy eaters. It is from the dryer sheets, because they have a petroleum base. That is what gets on your t-shirts/material.

grannyjan 03-02-2011 04:37 AM

I have not thought to use them in the boxs of fabric but my niece moved from Neb (she got out of the Navy and so box where in storage for about 3 month) she put drier sheets in with her clothing to keep them fresher smelling

QuiltswithConvicts 03-02-2011 04:38 AM

I would be a bit concerned that the dryer sheet might stain the fabrics. If you use the dryer sheet for cleaning the bottom of your iron, it leaves something that resembles a great big grease stain. I don't think I'd risk it. Why are you wanting to put the sryer sheet in the bag anyway?

sherrill 03-02-2011 05:18 AM

I would never use a dryer sheet as I think it would leave a residue you might not like. For the lady who only smokes in her kitchen,it will go all through your house.I speak from experience of long ago.Don't do it anymore anywhere.It seems to permeate everything. I have never noticed that when folks smoke outside.

Jackie D 03-02-2011 05:39 AM

I go to the Good Will and buy pillowcases to put my quilts in for storage and quilt tops that have not been quilted yet.

jeanneb52 03-02-2011 05:49 AM

I use pizza boxes..new, of course. The fabric can breath, they stack well and even big blocks fit nicely. And getting a new one gives me an excuse to buy a pizza while I'm at the pizza place.


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