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Pink Lady 07-15-2013 06:13 AM

Layer cake ?
 
I just pick up Boundary Water Flannel layer cake by Moda. When I handle the fabric my eye and nose start to run and I can not stop sneezing. My mouth also get dry and no mater how much water I drink it is not enough. Has anyone else had the problem? Can I wash it. What would you all do. I pick this up to made my hubby a little lap quilt for xmas.I just love the fabrics.

DonnaC 07-15-2013 06:30 AM

Well, I know that lots of people say "don't wash precuts"! But in your case, I would definitely try washing them and see if that helps. Maybe you can put the pieces into those mesh lingerie bags. I sometimes buy little packages of odds and ends at a fabric store nearby, and I wash them that way. I've had a couple of really small pieces fall apart but most of them are fine afterward - they just need a good pressing.

mighty 07-15-2013 06:34 AM

I agree maybe wash them in a lingerie bag, gently and see if that helps.

Prism99 07-15-2013 08:20 AM

I would soak them in a *lot* of water in the sink and hand-swish them around. I would do like-colors together this way in case something bleeds. If you have two sinks you could use one for wash and one for rinse.

EasyPeezy 07-15-2013 08:21 AM

Can you return the layer cake to the store? Not worth getting sick over some fabric.
If you wash you'll have to deal with the consequences of washing pre-cuts.
And with flannel there might be a lot of shrinkage. Nice fabric but...

ArtsyOne 07-15-2013 08:39 AM

If you do decide to wash the fabrics, make sure that you zig-zag around all the edges or you'll have a tangled mess. Ask me how I know.

quilt addict 07-15-2013 08:51 AM

That is alot of pieces to do. When I have something small like that it is a lingerie bag or I have used my salad spinner to soak them in and spin out...

DonnaC 07-15-2013 09:43 AM

Yeah, 42 pieces is a lot of zig-zagging, for sure! And if the fabric is making her sneeze and get watery eyes just by handling it, that would be pure torture. I still vote for gentle washing in a lingerie bag!

dunster 07-15-2013 10:04 AM

I agree with taking it back to the store if possible, or see if a friend wants to buy or trade something for them. I wash small pieces all the time, but I don't expect them to hold their size and shape.

Jingle 07-16-2013 05:31 AM

I would only wash them in a sink of water. Maybe dry in the dryer. I'm sure the offender would be washed away.


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