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by simplyrosie 21 Apr 2010 ( edited Apr 25'10 13:14 )
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...thank you!!!! OMGosh, my lace is so soft. If you girls haven't tried it, do so! Thanks to the CUTIE that shared this tid bit of info from the Anita Goodesign conference she went to. I'm going around the house and resoaking my finished projects! Hugs and a big kiss to you all! Make it a great day today.

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by lbrow 21 Apr 2010
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u r right Teri, that was an excellent bit of advice that works perfectly *
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by gerryvb 21 Apr 2010
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new to me. so thanks for thanking the cutie who gave this tip :)
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by debbierussell 21 Apr 2010
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thanks must try this one * 4 u
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by mad14kt 21 Apr 2010
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A lot of us get those sample packs in the mail from time to time. They would be super just for this occassion... I also heard fabric softener is good too but I haven't tried it...FIESTA ;D *2U
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by lenamae 21 Apr 2010
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Often wondered how to soften the lace I just avoided it because of the stiffness. thank you so much .
Lenamae
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by iris2006 21 Apr 2010
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I wouldn't have thought about haircondioner but washsoftener, but it is a good tip Teri. Have to try. Thank you
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by sewmom 21 Apr 2010
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That never even crossed my mind. Usually I want a little stiffness to keep the shape, like in bookmarks.
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by simplyrosie 21 Apr 2010
For ornaments or bookmarks, I don't recommend. But definitely for lace you want softened.
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by crafter2243 21 Apr 2010
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Great idea. Hopefully I remember. *4U
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by tippi 21 Apr 2010
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Thanks for the tip
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by katydid 21 Apr 2010
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How does it work Teri? Do you mix with water?
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by simplyrosie 21 Apr 2010
Hi Kay... all I did was squirt a bunch into some warm water in the sink and let my doily sit there for a while... then I rinsed the lace and set it out to dry. Very soft. :-) I wouldn't necessarily do this for bookmarks or anything you may want to keep stiff, but for doilies, most definitely!
by katydid 22 Apr 2010
Thank you Teri.
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by shirlener88 21 Apr 2010
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Yes, Teri that is a great tip that was shared by ldonnahawkins (Beth) - I believe. I used it on this doily that I shared in projects recently and it was wonderful: http://projects.cuteembroidery.com/4559311/FSL-Crochet-Pineapple-Doily.html - I also had to go around an find all my other doilies and give them a new bath in hair conditioner, too. Hehehe! Thanks for sharing your results, too.
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by simplyrosie 21 Apr 2010
Makes a world of difference, doesn't it! :-)
by dlonnahawkins 21 Apr 2010
I'm glad you girls tried it too. I love the effect.
by shirlener88 21 Apr 2010
So glad that you shared it with us, too.
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by gramsbear 21 Apr 2010
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Thanx for the tip!!!
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by mary51 22 Apr 2010
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Thank you. I did some FSL for a quilt and I don't remember how many times I rinsed them. Thank you very much for the hint.
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by kezza2sew 22 Apr 2010
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that's great. I only recently cleaned out bathroom cupboard and as you know you usually end up with lots of left over conditioner than shampoo. I kept it as I wash any quilts/wall hangings with conditioner. So will now keep this in mind also...
Thanks to Beth to...
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by dkjack 22 Apr 2010
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For those who traval a lot, save the hair conditioners from your hotel for this.
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by gayle950 22 Apr 2010
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thanks for the tip
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by edithfarminer 22 Apr 2010
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thanks for the tip
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by lynlaing 22 Apr 2010
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Thank you so much for the tip.Will give it a try
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by raels011 22 Apr 2010
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Thank you Will give it a try
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by dailylaundry 22 Apr 2010
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Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing!!
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by macentinc1 25 Apr 2010
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Thank you for the tip...I have also learned that you can use hair conditioner to shave your legs.
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by jacquipaul 25 Apr 2010
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Thank you; fantastic tip.
*4u!