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    Old 01-27-2011, 11:54 AM
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    Originally Posted by Bill'sBonBon
    Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
    Duh I know I must sound stupid but why and how do you use dryer sheets in quilting? The only use I know of them is how great they are for keeping your Iron clean :!:
    I have used dryer sheets and the experiments are interesting,I will continue to use them. I wash with detergent, bleach and put them in a net bag wash twice before I use them.
    Now to ans. your question Quiltingaddict for myself :-D only :!: They are already there,recyclable and really do a good job of stablizing(,except for Tee's) My own experiment. Also,If you are on a set income,retired as I am there sometimes just not enough of money to go around for expensive stuff as Tear away,bonding commerical stuff.
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    I understand recycing and keeping costs down. I haven't used the dryer sheets or coffee filters... but in a pinch... I would. I currently use some " wedding aisle runner" for stabilizer... it works great !! I found a huge roll of it at Goodwill for under $2.00!!!!!! U have to get inventive and creative in these tough economic times....!
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    Old 01-27-2011, 12:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by misseva
    Originally Posted by stitchofclass2
    Originally Posted by oma66
    I just did a test in my kitchen with dryer sheet, poly-cotton, fusible interfacing and 100% cotton. They all burned the same - quickly. The poly-cotton curled up in flame, the cotton burned the fastest and with much more flame, the fusible burned very quickly and the dryer sheet burned quickly, but not any quicker than the other three. As someone said, put a match to anything and it will burn. I used dryer sheets in quilting and was very alarmed when I read the post this morning, so I did the experiment myself. If you recently saw the damage a candle did to a quilters quilt in progress, you would see just how quickly a quilt will burn without a dryer sheet involved.

    I am always thankful for new information and warnings. I am glad I saw the post so I could see for myself as PatG suggested. Thank you PatG for the suggestion and warning. However, since they all burned the same, I am not afraid of using the dryer sheets.
    Oma! Sorry I am a bit dense. Do you only use USED dryer sheets or do you use NEW dryer sheets? I stopped using dryer sheets in my dryer when I realized that the residue blocked my filter screen. Thanks for the help.
    I don't use dryer sheets any more because I get what looks like grease spots on my dark clothes - sooo I tried using a New ONE - everything looked good UNTIL I pressed my block - bummer - spots. Then I took my block to the sink & washed with detergent - still spots. Maybe they would work if I did like another poster and put them in a mesh bag and run them thru the wash cycle one or two times. Never thought of that. I wanted to use them in strip quilts. I hate cutting foundation pieces and the quilt top would be lighter if I could use dryer sheets.
    Bounty are terrible for leaving grease spots, my dil used snuggle and they work fine. No greasy spots, only kind I use now. :-D
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    Old 01-27-2011, 12:24 PM
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    What is a dryer sheet? Is this a bed sheet?
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    Old 01-27-2011, 12:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by oma66
    I just did a test in my kitchen with dryer sheet, poly-cotton, fusible interfacing and 100% cotton. They all burned the same - quickly. The poly-cotton curled up in flame, the cotton burned the fastest and with much more flame, the fusible burned very quickly and the dryer sheet burned quickly, but not any quicker than the other three. As someone said, put a match to anything and it will burn. I used dryer sheets in quilting and was very alarmed when I read the post this morning, so I did the experiment myself. If you recently saw the damage a candle did to a quilters quilt in progress, you would see just how quickly a quilt will burn without a dryer sheet involved.

    I am always thankful for new information and warnings. I am glad I saw the post so I could see for myself as PatG suggested. Thank you PatG for the suggestion and warning. However, since they all burned the same, I am not afraid of using the dryer sheets.
    burning strips of fabric is one test a textile plant does. it times how long it takes to burn, flame retardent fabrics take longer, but do burn. if a flame reatardent fabric is washed, then the retarder is gone. same with stain resistant. but fabric burns well.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 12:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by Mar_ie
    What is a dryer sheet? Is this a bed sheet?
    It's little sheets of non-woven fabric about the size of a facial tissue that has been treated with fabric softner. Used in the dryer.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 03:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by misseva
    Originally Posted by stitchofclass2
    Originally Posted by oma66
    I just did a test in my kitchen with dryer sheet, poly-cotton, fusible interfacing and 100% cotton. They all burned the same - quickly. The poly-cotton curled up in flame, the cotton burned the fastest and with much more flame, the fusible burned very quickly and the dryer sheet burned quickly, but not any quicker than the other three. As someone said, put a match to anything and it will burn. I used dryer sheets in quilting and was very alarmed when I read the post this morning, so I did the experiment myself. If you recently saw the damage a candle did to a quilters quilt in progress, you would see just how quickly a quilt will burn without a dryer sheet involved.

    I am always thankful for new information and warnings. I am glad I saw the post so I could see for myself as PatG suggested. Thank you PatG for the suggestion and warning. However, since they all burned the same, I am not afraid of using the dryer sheets.
    Oma! Sorry I am a bit dense. Do you only use USED dryer sheets or do you use NEW dryer sheets? I stopped using dryer sheets in my dryer when I realized that the residue blocked my filter screen. Thanks for the help.
    I don't use dryer sheets any more because I get what looks like grease spots on my dark clothes - sooo I tried using a New ONE - everything looked good UNTIL I pressed my block - bummer - spots. Then I took my block to the sink & washed with detergent - still spots. Maybe they would work if I did like another poster and put them in a mesh bag and run them thru the wash cycle one or two times. Never thought of that. I wanted to use them in strip quilts. I hate cutting foundation pieces and the quilt top would be lighter if I could use dryer sheets.
    You can make liquid softener by putting your dryer sheets into hot water and letting them soak for a few hours. It is the Wet Clothes and Heat that release the softener . That is the reason I use only used dryer sheets and then with Detergent,bleach wash twice with them in a net mesh bag. you will not have the stains if you do it this way and they are nice and white. BillsBonBon
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    Old 01-27-2011, 05:57 PM
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    thank you for letting eveyone know , i dont use them except to clean my iron off , but others are greatful to know this
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    Old 01-27-2011, 07:14 PM
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    Thanks for sharing the valuable info. Appreciate it.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 09:05 PM
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    Wow, thanks for the info on the dryer sheets.
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    Old 01-27-2011, 09:51 PM
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    Help. What are you talking about using dryer sheets in your quilting. Where does it go, is it for applique or what? Am very confused.
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