Dryer Sheets
04-12-2012, 07:12 AM
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I started the thread about dryer sheets. I do not recommend using them- used or not- out of consideration for others because of chemicals- not just fragrances. There's no reason to use them because I can use inexpensive interfacing to achieve the EXACT same result for applique. Dryer sheets are just spun polyester mesh or scrim interfacing that is impregnated with chemicals. Interfacing is very cheap. I'm not going crazy and saying don't wash the fabrics and quilts in detergents that might be a problem for someone. They can rewash if needed. I'm just saying don't hide chemicals INSIDE the quilt. It's NOT just about the scent and whether or not you can smell it, and it's hardly an extreme measure. If someone has a chronic headache, eye watering, breathing problem, or itchy skin or rash- who would think it was a reaction to something INSIDE the quilt? Seems like an unnecessary and avoidable risk if you are gifting a quilt meant to make someone feel good. I'm a retired Nurse Practitioner, and have heard agreement from many folks here on the Board. Common sense says go ahead and reuse the dryer sheets for a second load, dusting, maybe wall hanging, etc., not inside a quilt or quilted clothing.
04-12-2012, 07:43 AM
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I use used dryer sheets to clean my lint screen for the dryer with each laundry load. For foundation strip piecing, I buy inexpensive muslin at Joannes and cut it into 12.5 or 15 inch squares. I can see where inexpensive bed sheets would be good for that purpose. Some people use newspapers, but I don't like that method because you must remove the newspapers when the squares are done.
04-12-2012, 07:53 AM
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I use used dryer sheets to clean my lint screen for the dryer with each laundry load. For foundation strip piecing, I buy inexpensive muslin at Joannes and cut it into 12.5 or 15 inch squares. I can see where inexpensive bed sheets would be good for that purpose. Some people use newspapers, but I don't like that method because you must remove the newspapers when the squares are done.
04-12-2012, 07:57 AM
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04-12-2012, 08:17 AM
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I have never seen the need for using dryer sheets at all, not even to dry clothes. Started out from the days when I was too poor to afford much of anything much less dryer sheets! Now I don't see the need for them at all - just adding chemicals to my clothes and more garbage for the landfill.
Try using gift wrap for a foundation. When I needed 15" squares this worked great. Paper tears off easily. Next year after Christmas buy a cheap roll or two and keep for quilting!
Try using gift wrap for a foundation. When I needed 15" squares this worked great. Paper tears off easily. Next year after Christmas buy a cheap roll or two and keep for quilting!
04-12-2012, 08:32 AM
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