beckyezra wrote:
Thanks, Becky! I love reading quilting blogs.

Actually I am not devoid a dryer. I live in a 55 plus complex which has a communal coin operated washer and dryer on each floor. In order to not use dryer sheets I take a bit of time to sort my wet laundry. I put things that build up static quickly on hangers and hang these on the shower curtain rod. The heavier items go in the dryer but without the dryer sheets they dry much more quickly so I just need to run the dryer less time. This way I can dry two loads of laundry with one run of dryer time. I'm saving electricity plus the cost of dryer sheets. My biggest bonus is that I don't have the residual smell, even from no scented dryer sheets, that may attack mu senses and give me headaches.

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QuilterLynn wrote:
We lived in a housing project and my mother had a wringer washer when I was small. We had a drying rack that hung over the bathtub-she could raise and lower it as needed. She's a retired nurse and every time I use spray starch, I'm right back in our kitchen watching her iron her nursing caps that had been kept damp in the fridge. My father took his shirts and our sheets to a laundry down the street.
Thanks for the memories

QuilterLynn wrote:
Been there, done that!! And ironed cotton sheets on a "mangle". Especially fun in the summertime, with no air conditioning!

Lorchen, you are simply a HOOT!

I don't have a microwave which many find strange. But how do you get along without a dryer. Yes, I sometimes 'hang' things to dry (inside or outside) but everything dries so stiff. Unless it's a synthetic fabric like rayon etc.

I know I'm either going to learn something here or be transported back to the coke bottle sprinkling clothes for ironing and the bag of damp clothes waiting to be ironed on a shelf in the refrigerator!

Lynn

Lorchen,
Thank you for starting my day with a laugh. I needed it, cause I am lying in bed with back spasms and not happy.
You could write an awesome blog, or maybe a book.
I just took a look at the quilts in your profile. Very nice. Also noticed your name is Hanelore. That is my friends name here in the states. Her Mom is from Germany. We just call her Lori but I think it is a beautiful name. Not one you usually see here.

Lorchen--Thanks for the scene. That is priceless. I am printing this for my file.

Lorchen wrote:

Prosecutor: "Why did you steal used pieces of fibre from the communal bins?"
Agnes: "I needed them urgently for my dirty iron."
Prosecutor: "But why? Couldn't you use something else? Or buy your own new sheets?"
Agnes: "Used sheets are the best!"
Prosecutor: "Then why didn't you buy your own and use them first?"
Agnes: "I don't have a dryer." (Agnes starts crying at this point and wipes her nose with a used dryer sheet that she gets out of her handbag.)
Prosectutor to jury: "As you can see, this theft was premeditated and clearly unnecessary. I urge you to find this devious woman guilty!"

Six hours later the jury returns and the jury foreman says: "We find this woman not guilty! The mother of one of our jury members is a quilter and has explained to us that the accused did not mean any harm but genuinely needed these used pieces of fibre."

Then the jury foreman turns to the judge: "Your Honour. This jury now also understands the urgency of having used pieces of fibre available and we would all like to supply the accused with a regular supply of the dryer sheets."

Applause from the gallery which is overflowing with members of the local quilt guild.

The judge rolls his eyes, sighs and leaves the chamber. Back in his office he calls his secretary, asks for a hot chocolate and cuddles up in a beautiful courthouse step quilt made by his loving wife.

Headline on the front page the local newspaper the next day: "DRYER SHEET DEBACLE SOLVED!"

eileenkny wrote:
I no longer use dryer sheets either. I control my drying time to avoid the wrinkles. I still have a supply of used sheets but should I run out I will "lift" used sheets from the garbage can in the laundry room in my apartment building. I'll just make sure I'm alone when I do it so I won't be arrested for stealing and committed to the looney bin.

I stopped using dryer sheets when grease spots started appearing on our clothes. Came to find out there's wax in them-that's what makes your clothes non-staticky (sp?). Puts a film on your towels too.

Lorchen--I wish we lived closer by each other--you make me laugh.

Ritzy, I don't have a dryer, so no used dryer sheets. Some time ago I asked the father of my son's partner (he has only known about the existence of 'quilting' since we are sharing our wonderful little granddaughter, and he has a couple of quilts for her to use at his house) if he uses dryer sheets. When he said 'yes' I asked if I could have a few of his used ones. You should have seen the look on his face ('Has that woman finally lost her last marbles?', 'Is my daughter safe with HER son?'...). I explained. He thought it very amusing, and I now have access ti used dryer sheets whenever I want any.