USING DRIER SHEETS IN QUILTING
#52
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when I read the site the other day about using the drier sheets it brought back some memories. I smelt smoke several years ago and couldn't figure where it was coming from I went downstairs to check and coming back up I saw fire coming from back Of my dryer. We had to call fire dept. and was told "the dryer sheets are the most causes of house fire and told me not to use them" Just informing you all.
#53
Well, I always like to do a little "investigation" so I found this site from Consumer Reports (a reliable source, IMHO): http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/a...view/index.htm
Of particular interest to me was this statement: "Avoid using liquid fabric softener on all-cotton clothing made of fleece, terry cloth, or velour. In our flammability tests, liquid fabric softener added to rinse water accelerated the burning speed of these fabrics. If you want a softener, use dryer sheets instead."
So for me, the bottom line on using dryer sheets (or anything else, for that matter) is use good judgement. There's a concept :-)
Of particular interest to me was this statement: "Avoid using liquid fabric softener on all-cotton clothing made of fleece, terry cloth, or velour. In our flammability tests, liquid fabric softener added to rinse water accelerated the burning speed of these fabrics. If you want a softener, use dryer sheets instead."
So for me, the bottom line on using dryer sheets (or anything else, for that matter) is use good judgement. There's a concept :-)
#54
Originally Posted by gollytwo
Quilters have known for years to not use dryer sheets, used or fresh, in quilts or applique
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Originally Posted by pamesue
Originally Posted by gollytwo
Quilters have known for years to not use dryer sheets, used or fresh, in quilts or applique
#56
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by pamesue
Originally Posted by gollytwo
Quilters have known for years to not use dryer sheets, used or fresh, in quilts or applique
#58
Originally Posted by Candace
Lint is made of a multitude of things including bodily hairs from ALL over (eww almost got sick), animal hair etc. I surely wouldn't want to "use" it for anything but to fill the garbage can with.
#59
Originally Posted by Candace
Lint is made of a multitude of things including bodily hairs from ALL over (eww almost got sick), animal hair etc. I surely wouldn't want to "use" it for anything but to fill the garbage can with.
#60
I just saw this hahahah...I just burned a big hole in my Diamond star quilt the other day and I didn't even do it on purpose. Of course the dryer sheet will burn and so will your quilting fabric or anything else you strike a match to hahahhahaha
I have used dyer sheets for ages and love them for my crazy blocks etc.
I usually buy the cheapest dryer sheets I can find and they don't have a lot of smell or stuff on them and when hubby gives them to me they are soft devoid of anything. I love using them and will continue.
I also use them for applique. I spray starch heavy, then I sew all around the design, cut a slit in the middle of the sheet and turn right side and starch and press again. It appliques beautifully, just as if you are using the expensive stuff....I don't spend if I don't have to and I like to recycle..
Having said all that, it is always a good idea to check everything out and make sure.
I have used dyer sheets for ages and love them for my crazy blocks etc.
I usually buy the cheapest dryer sheets I can find and they don't have a lot of smell or stuff on them and when hubby gives them to me they are soft devoid of anything. I love using them and will continue.
I also use them for applique. I spray starch heavy, then I sew all around the design, cut a slit in the middle of the sheet and turn right side and starch and press again. It appliques beautifully, just as if you are using the expensive stuff....I don't spend if I don't have to and I like to recycle..
Having said all that, it is always a good idea to check everything out and make sure.
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