tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post7872633722559289008..comments2024-03-18T19:31:34.204-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Ask Bonnie!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-75490351364599754482011-11-07T07:55:31.739-05:002011-11-07T07:55:31.739-05:00Thanks Everyone for the help. I will pick one and...Thanks Everyone for the help. I will pick one and give it a try. They only have a few small stains but do smell musty. They have been sitting in my office at work since I received them. I think it is time to take them home and see what I can do. I djust can't believe that the lady that made them or her son (that gave them to me) did not want them. Oh well yay for me.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833346699625032921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-6638018765792177442011-11-07T00:11:53.026-05:002011-11-07T00:11:53.026-05:00I purchased the product Retro Clean too, to try. A...I purchased the product Retro Clean too, to try. After spending my $$ for it, we discovered that the ingredients are the same as 20 Mule Team Borax. (My 86 yo Mom figured it out. Anyone else remember the commercials, or the show? It was Death Valley Days w Ronnie Reagan. You can still buy it.) Some modern products can slightly bleach some of the colors, I have had that happen with OxyClean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-64089177523810992352011-11-06T14:05:27.941-05:002011-11-06T14:05:27.941-05:00I am going to save all these wonderful solutions. ...I am going to save all these wonderful solutions. I recently acquired some yardage that was very smelly, in fact, one washing didn't do it! There is a new Fabreez Antibacterial spray out so I again washed, added vinegar and before I dried it, I sprayed it really good with the Fabreez and hung it all out doors to dry and air overnight. It smells wonderful now. You can tell if the smell is gone as soon as you put an iron to it. I sure one of these suggestions will help you out Anna.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093712766438338558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18273891449834441412011-11-06T10:17:54.908-05:002011-11-06T10:17:54.908-05:00harriet nelson a spokesmodel? who knew?harriet nelson a spokesmodel? who knew?cityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-81334340651731557002011-11-06T01:30:47.923-05:002011-11-06T01:30:47.923-05:00Nobody has mentioned using plain (not match-light ...Nobody has mentioned using plain (not match-light which is treated with fuel accelerants) charcoal briquettes, about a dozen of them, nestled into lightly crumpled newspaper so that they don't actually touch the fabric, and put into a large sealed plastic bag.Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-744145507898775752011-11-06T01:04:41.940-04:002011-11-06T01:04:41.940-04:00I'd put them out in the sun if at all possible...I'd put them out in the sun if at all possible - I realise there's not much strong sunlight in November any more, but if they've sat for over half a decade, surely they can sit until next summer? Failing that, and if they're still super stinky (which I would not be able to quilt in that state), I'd put them in a bag as Bonnie suggested, and soak them in vinegar (or even oxiclean) before a gentle wash (perhaps on the handwash cycle to minimise agitation to minimise fraying). and definitely lay out to dry until damp then iron. Good luck!!Zibuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873207322308023815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-83126316628485267542011-11-05T22:39:15.375-04:002011-11-05T22:39:15.375-04:00I have put musty fabric into a plastic bag along w...I have put musty fabric into a plastic bag along with a bar of deodorant soap (Dial) wrapped in a paper towel. Need to leave it there for a while (couple weeks or more??), but it does help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19006311645896398562011-11-05T21:22:22.207-04:002011-11-05T21:22:22.207-04:00Washing with Oxyclean has gotten bad odors out of ...Washing with Oxyclean has gotten bad odors out of some clothing, etc. I'd try it.kfr14819https://www.blogger.com/profile/04722425710482365430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-69403723354568913952011-11-05T20:38:27.878-04:002011-11-05T20:38:27.878-04:00I'm allergic to most perfumes, so Febreeze and...I'm allergic to most perfumes, so Febreeze and dryer sheets are out for me. If you have the time and the weather, you can air it on the line for as long as it takes (it could be up to a week). My line is in the shade so I don't have to worry about sun fading. If that's not an option, I have removed smells by shutting the item up in a box with crumpled up newspaper. Every few days remove the old paper and put in new. The paper will absorb the odors, or you can also use clean kitty litter as already mentioned.<br /><br />Best of luck!<br />AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-8245001006027753472011-11-05T17:04:51.971-04:002011-11-05T17:04:51.971-04:00Try putting them in the freezer. this really works...Try putting them in the freezer. this really works ! It may take a few days but then you can sew awithout the yucky smell and then wasn.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335380294121880159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2072493130964266232011-11-05T15:21:34.566-04:002011-11-05T15:21:34.566-04:00I think you should buy a Hotpoint washer and dryer...I think you should buy a Hotpoint washer and dryer, they sound like they work miracles! I'm going right now to 'drop a hint' to my husband!!<br />Loved the video and the strings.Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37032010527943200192011-11-05T14:55:18.638-04:002011-11-05T14:55:18.638-04:00Ahhhh, Harriett Nelson's ad was great. Good a...Ahhhh, Harriett Nelson's ad was great. Good advice, as usual Bonnie for Anna. I also have 5 string block tops of various sizes that I need to finish for a niece. Her grandmother pieced them on sheeting. I'm thinking I will put the 5 pieces together to make one large quilt for her queen bed and I was thinking I should use just a flannel for the middle in place of batting. Good idea??<br />Hoping you have flat seas.<br />Maryella in Maine<br />mrsloon@maine.rr.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91663081256917527632011-11-05T14:16:06.080-04:002011-11-05T14:16:06.080-04:00All good suggestions, so now here is my two cents ...All good suggestions, so now here is my two cents worth. I have discovered that Vodka will remove mildew in a bathroom. Yes, straight Vodka. If you spray it on, the mildew will just 'peel' off the wall or whatever. I have not tried it on fabric, but it could be an "Absolut" solution. (Sorry, couldn't resist the pun!)<br />Faye BusheyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-40541801066343052822011-11-05T13:51:03.434-04:002011-11-05T13:51:03.434-04:00Baking soda sprinkle lightly over the fabric for a...Baking soda sprinkle lightly over the fabric for a few hours will absorb all smells. When ready to lay out the quilt just shake off the baking soda.<br />Good LuckBy Hoki Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435394820448385679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-11227471655444936422011-11-05T13:04:19.881-04:002011-11-05T13:04:19.881-04:00Lots of great advise already given. I'd run a ...Lots of great advise already given. I'd run a bead of basting glue along the edges before I did anything, this will wash out after it's been quilted and it's so much easier than stay stitching the edges. (less handling of smelly fabric)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-46614410015075705702011-11-05T12:01:18.524-04:002011-11-05T12:01:18.524-04:00liked the old ad. i watched twice, first time i th...liked the old ad. i watched twice, first time i thought Harriett said put the damn (instead of damp) clothes in the dryer. haha :>)mary ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190254594728902319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-16458903848841801812011-11-05T12:00:58.101-04:002011-11-05T12:00:58.101-04:00I too received an old stinky and stained quilt top...I too received an old stinky and stained quilt top from my husbands family to finish. I referred to it as 'the ugly quilt' for years. I finally finished the top, had it quilted (with apologies to my long arm quilter) and bound it before washing. It turned out great and now I love it. Now I wonder why I didn't try Fabreeze on it.Julie Farneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735486944372228954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86298154429329051082011-11-05T11:39:54.975-04:002011-11-05T11:39:54.975-04:00I have placed musty, old quilt squares from my hus...I have placed musty, old quilt squares from my husband's grandmother's estate in a plastic bag with an open bowl of coffee grounds, let it sit for probably two weeks before I got back to them, and wala! no more musty smell. <br /><br />I still need to get the stains out. I bought some Retro Clean at a quilt show but haven't tried it yet.Teresa in Ojaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488256908450459850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-1055349668882634712011-11-05T10:48:25.282-04:002011-11-05T10:48:25.282-04:00Febreeze makes a liquid laundry additive. This is...Febreeze makes a liquid laundry additive. This is not the spray stuff, it is a liquid and I find it in the laundry detergent section at Walmart near where they have Oxi-clean, Biz, and all of those detergent boosters. I have yet to find an odor that the liquid Febreeze won't fix. No worry about residue, as it is used in the wash cycle and rinses out.Pat Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908123456822471033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87262934911179612192011-11-05T10:34:10.330-04:002011-11-05T10:34:10.330-04:00I attended a lecture from a quilt restorer...she s...I attended a lecture from a quilt restorer...she said that soaking in biz is great for stain and odor removal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-16738589810766804632011-11-05T10:23:59.222-04:002011-11-05T10:23:59.222-04:00I use this for all kinds of old musty linens. Thi...I use this for all kinds of old musty linens. This can work after quilting, but if it's so bad that the tips from other posters don't work (I've found "baking" in a very hot car does help), I suggest the following. Acquire one of the big plastic tubs so many of use for storing things (I prefer one of the clearer ones). Set the plastic tub in the bathtub or shower and make a solution of an Oxyclean type product and cool to warm tap water. Move the plastic tub to a more convenient spot. Put the textile into the solution and let it sit--if you're busy, it can sit there for several days. <br />Then dump the solution, gently rinse, spread the textile to dry. Then you're back in business.<br />I hope this helps. It does minimize the fraying edges if the textile is so repulsive that it can't be quilted and bound first.Dora, the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043451474748191494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-55308362085456085482011-11-05T10:01:37.250-04:002011-11-05T10:01:37.250-04:00Also give it a toss in the dryer with NO HEAT and ...Also give it a toss in the dryer with NO HEAT and a few dryer sheets, it helps too. If it still smells a little put it in a plastic bag with some other dryer sheets and leave it for a week.Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57042357506317993132011-11-05T09:54:29.517-04:002011-11-05T09:54:29.517-04:00I have heard that newspaper also absorbs smells-we...I have heard that newspaper also absorbs smells-we had ice skates that went through the flood and I stuffed them with newspaper. It seems to have worked!kutiequilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790359752530629446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-81774200288808956762011-11-05T09:43:30.717-04:002011-11-05T09:43:30.717-04:00I wish I had read this before I started on my '...I wish I had read this before I started on my 'found' quilt top. The one I found at a thrift store was covered in cat hair, so I washed it, not once, but twice in the washer. I had to repair a lot of seams and frayed edges! Lesson learned!Little Penpenhttp://littlepenpen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-46210400653790304292011-11-05T09:42:02.984-04:002011-11-05T09:42:02.984-04:00I suggest putting the quilt in a large plastic bag...I suggest putting the quilt in a large plastic bag. Then liberally spray a wash cloth with febreeze and add to the bag. I did this for a suitcase that had held sweaty sports attire for a week and the smell disappeared.Leah Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231688987805345092noreply@blogger.com