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By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:43:43 +0000

For someone who would want to make her own lavender sachet - because I love that idea and have what is needed - anyone have any advice as to what fabric is best for sachets? I have lots of scrap fabric, but I was almost thinking of making one with cross stitching fabric just to see how it would come out.

By: greta

greta — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:19:23 +0000

Also: just did a Google search for lavender dryer bags, and it looks like they might sell these now at Trader Joe's? And they got good reviews? http://www.sustainlane.com/reviews/lavender-dryer-bags/R1HKDUR1Y34SP8R18JDVL8P34SP8

Might be worth a try for those who don't want to make their own! :)

By: greta

greta — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:14:50 +0000

Back when the Herbfarm had a farm and a gift shop, they used to sell lavender sachets to use in the dryer that worked great. I never had any problems with static or lack of softness, but that might depend on your water or fiber content. I'm sure you could make your own with some scrap fabric and dried lavender, I don't think they were more than that!

By: megan

megan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:46:34 +0000

Katie - I'm not sure if the fluff balls are hollow. I might look into those reusable dryer sheets, and add a drop off essential oil to those as lavender scented clothing sounds awfully nice on a Monday morning.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:42:53 +0000

I was never bothered by the smell of the tennis balls, actually, but when I do use lavender oil, I can't smell that smell at all...just a little hint of lavender, which just smells nice and clean. I never thought of the fins getting knocked loose..I guess I should check to see if mine are separately attached. Do you know how the fluff balls are formed? Are they solid all the way through, or hollow? Because I would guess that if they're solid, they wouldn't be any lighter than tennis balls. My mother-in-law uses reusable dryer sheets...but I'm not sure what they're made of. They look a lot like regular dryer sheets, but have no scent and can be reused for a long time (not sure how long, though). She really likes them, anyway.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:50:36 +0000

Love this....and I'm on my way over to figure out that bra underwire thing. That would be big news if I could fix that!

By: megan

megan — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:46:11 +0000

Katie - Thanks for the tip. Does the essential oil just mask the scent of the tennis balls? The other issue somebody brought up with the dryer balls and tennis balls was that they could eventually knock loose the fins on the inside of the dryer if they are attached (not molded in one piece). I have to wonder if the felt balls would be lighter weight and possibly less likely to cause harm.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:32:58 +0000

One of the comments on the Fluff Ball page is that people don't like tennis balls because of the smell they leave on clothes - I solved that problem by putting a few drops of essential oil on them. I used lavender, but you could use anything - it won't stain your clothes and I haven't had any other issues with it....if you're allergic or something, obviously not a good idea, but I love the smell on my clothes after a very small amount of essential oil.

By: megan

megan — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:38:48 +0000

Barrie and Lynn - Also something to keep in mind, when you are a subscriber and signed in there are minimal or no ads on the Metafilter pages.

By: megan

megan — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:32:42 +0000

Rebecca - Thank you! These look great. They might emphasize my freakishly long toes but at least I'll be able to walk.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:50:32 +0000

One person I do not want to rush is my pharmacist. I'd rather them take 30 minutes (or even 2 hours for that matter) to fill my prescription right than fill it incorrectly in 5 minutes and have it kill me.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:46:47 +0000

have you seen these? http://www.landsend.com/pp/WedgeBeachSlides~180991_-1.html I think I remember you being in constant search for sandals without a two-divide :)

By: Jessy

Jessy — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:32:17 +0000

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By: cat (a newish meta user)

cat (a newish meta user) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:41:06 +0000

@ barrie and lynn, the metafilter charge works as a barrier to entry which helps keep the quality of posts and responses fairly high. otherwise, responses are far more likely degenerate into arbitrary posts that permeate, say yahoo!answers, which makes it hell on the moderators to do quality-control.

also the site is more than just askmeta - there is also the main metafilter 'blog' site and a few others. I coughed up the $5 after lurking for about 3 months - that is, once I identified with the community that is meta and felt compelled to join. I guess the $5 encourages frequent participation too since you want to get the most bang for the (5) buck(s)!

By: femmme

femmme — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:38:37 +0000

I love all of these! yay