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by adelmarie 16 Jul 2008 ( edited Sep 10'08 00:03 )
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can surely share it with all of you. Place a sheet of fabric softener between your fabric and your stabilizer ( yes it will be like a extra layer of stabilizer) and stitch your fabric out. I will make your project smell great. Perfect for gifts... or just for yourself. Love it on towels :)

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by raels011 16 Jul 2008
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I have heard this before but forgot about it Thanks for bringing it back * 4 U
by Cutie #8325809 16 Jul 2008
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yes it does work but needs to be a name brand like snuggle or bounty
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by coco128 16 Jul 2008
mary, I'm curious - why does it have to be a name brand??? thank you .. **4u
by adelmarie 16 Jul 2008
I am not sure it might be because of the quality. I always use snuggle :)
by Cutie #8325809 16 Jul 2008
yes it is the quality of the fabric softner store brands you can usually see through where as the name brands are stronger hold up better
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by dgrammy 16 Jul 2008
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great tip,thank u 4 sharing it with us!flowers 4 all!
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by coco128 16 Jul 2008
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thanks for the tip .. *4u
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by pafhen 16 Jul 2008
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Thanks for this tip, now here is my dumb ? Can this be used after you use the sheet in the dryer, I know you may not get as strong of a smell, but if it can be used after you dry your clothes even better for use as a stabilizer
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by cindy12 16 Jul 2008
Sounds like it would work to me. Especially with a name brand like marymoore suggested. They still have a nice scent to them... even after a use or two. *4all!
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by minnieb 16 Jul 2008
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great tip
I love tips I learn so much from them
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by mops 16 Jul 2008
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Thanks for the tip, I'll try this one out. Flower for sharing.
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by lbrow 16 Jul 2008
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A neat idea Adele thanks *4U
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by bzhands 21 Jul 2008
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I am new to machine embroidery and love reading everyone's tips and suggestions. Thank you for the great tip. I'm working on a quilt for my grand daughter and will give it a try this afternoon. I was so excited this morning when I signed on and realized I finally have over 100 flowers....that's cause for celebration..think I'll go stitch another design! Thanks everyone for all of your ideas, links and updates on where to go for the latest designs...you're the best!
Margie in DE
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by mumra 21 Jul 2008
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I am wondering about the chemical that impregnates the dryer cloth. Would it gum up my machine? would using this product void my warranty? Has anyone checked with their dealer about these issues. Call me cautious but I think I will pass on this. Maybe just run the dryer cloth over the finished product :)
mumra
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by gramsbear 21 Jul 2008
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Thanks for the reminder. I had heard this before and have not tried it yet. So will do that today! *4All. Gramsbear...
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by dlmds 21 Jul 2008
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Thank you Adelmarie, and from what I read yesterday it will help keep the bugs and mice away if it is Bounce. HaHa!! Hugs, and a flower.
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by celticlady1031 21 Jul 2008
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I mentioned using a couple of used dryed sheets when I was out of stabilizer and how well it worked. You still get the great smell and not all the chemicals that might gum up your machine. I checked with my dealer and they said it was an inovative idea and with the chemicals already being used up in the dryer shouldn't harm my machine. I sometimes float them between the stabilizer and fabric, like when I emb. on TP or when making my eyeglass cases.
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by nglover1 21 Jul 2008
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Thank You. I will have to try this out. A flower for you.
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by stork 21 Jul 2008
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This is a good idea, but keep in mind who the receiver is. Make sure they aren't allergic to fragrances.
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by liz26 21 Jul 2008
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I am new to the embroidery world and don't have all the stabelizers that U all talk about. I do have lots of used dryer sheets, as my daughter saves them and so for my first project I used two together. It worked! I am also very allergic to any cemicals but this didn't bother me at all. Thanks for confirming that what I did was correct.
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by elenu 07 Aug 2008
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Just caught up with this tip, thank you.
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by adelmarie 07 Aug 2008
you are very welcome *2U
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by katydid 09 Sep 2008
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Interesting!!
by Cutie #8325825 09 Sep 2008
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I use them on TP projects. If I am not mistaken you should use used sheets.
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by adelmarie 09 Sep 2008
I use new sheet and they have worked just fine.
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by kazza 09 Sep 2008
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Thanks for the tip
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by colmag 09 Sep 2008
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Thanks for the tip will try it out today
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by kezza2sew 09 Sep 2008
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What a great idea. Never heard that one before. Thanks.
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by mariahail 10 Sep 2008
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Thank, what a nice tip****