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    Old 03-09-2015, 07:15 AM
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    LOL, I had the same idea! Heard it from somewhere! I asked by friends and family to save their used dryer sheets. Did I get a shock when I picked them up!! I, apparently, am the only one who used unscented!! Oh my!! And of course, each family used a different scent. Needless to say, they all went in the trash (I am allergic) and thankfully, no one asked to see the quilt I was going to make!! Valuable lesson learned LOL!
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    Old 03-09-2015, 08:59 AM
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    I save them all and use for a variety of foundation projects and they have never gummed up my needle. I also paint them for a light transparent look in art quilts. I like the slight fragrance that remains after removing from dryer.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 09:21 AM
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    Sorry for being a little off the subject BUT..... tatteredgarden and quiltgal -
    I am intrigued with your avitars. Are they quilted or painted? How'd you DO that? very cool !! Thx!
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    Old 03-09-2015, 09:28 AM
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    The one by "SEventh Generation" can be used quite a few times. They're perforated so you can split them down the middle. I can use one split for one load of denim shirts, then the same for denim jeans, then bath towels. They're dye and fragrant free. After that I can use for paper piecing scraps. I don't use them for applique.
    Originally Posted by Onebyone
    You mean you use one in the dryer four times? I've never used a brand that did the job for more then one dryer load.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 11:08 AM
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    I heard of using dryer sheets to applique but not for piecing. I would like to see pictures or a video on it if anyone has one.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 01:42 PM
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    I don't use dryer sheets ever, too many allergies.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 02:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by Pat M.
    I have made many quilts using used dryer sheets as a foundation. Scented and non scented, my nose could not detect any scent after being in a washing machine or dryer. I just sew the fabric to the sheets and used up all of my scraps that way. When I have enough, I make a quilt. It is an ongoing project for me. I keep a small bag for the dryer sheets, press lightly with a warm iron when I get ready to sew.
    I do this too. I use USED dryer sheets so nothing is left in them. I use non scented as I have allergies to many fragrances.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 03:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
    I think there has been previous post. I wouldn't want to use mine since they are scented.
    You would use - used sheets. I've used them and there's no scent. They make a good foundation.
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    Old 03-09-2015, 07:03 PM
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    Thanks to all for the suggestions and words of advise. I will try to post a picture of what I have started[ATTACH=CONFIG]513102[/ATTACH]
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    Old 03-09-2015, 09:21 PM
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    I used "used" sheets, and there WAS still scent in them, especially when ironed. It was overwhelming, and not in a good way.
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