Wanted to show some of the fabric prints that got soaked from a broken pipe.
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If you all remember the broken pipe in my dad's basement that got a tub of fabric's soaked. I got it all washed but I may do it again. They smelled clean until I ironed then and the heat made the smell come back. I wanted to show you all what some of the prints are. These are old prints, I think. I have some of them sewn together for a crazy type quilt.
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Do try another washing. It is a bunch of very nice prints. I have often washed smelly (musty) fabrics after completing a project, seems safer to me, less chance they'll fray. I usually put baking soda and detergent in the wash with them.
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Sometimes that odor will come out if you use extra fabric softener in the dryer. Otherwise, wash them again and add a cup of ammonia, that will take the odor out. It will be worth it to save this fabric. Best wishes and keep us posted on the results.
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