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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 24 2009 : 9:33:17 PM
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Anyone else ever heard of these before? Kind of cool. They are suppose to eliminate static cling. I want to know if anyone has tried them and if they really work. I have a bunch of wool I haven't spun yet and thought it would be fun to make some. I like the concept as I don't want to use dryer sheets anymore.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
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LynnMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lynn
Staunton
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2009 : 12:04:11 PM
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Well...I am in the process of making the wool balls so I haven't tried them yet. I too am curious if they work.
LynnMarie
Bringing the Past Back to Life
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2009 : 2:07:40 PM
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| If they wool balls work will you let us know. I would like to stop using the sheets in the winter, but the static is bad. I'm going to statt trying to hang most stuff outside for the time being. Now I might need instructions on how to make them. |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2009 : 8:45:15 PM
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In the plum =easy issue of MJF on page 14 is a little tid-bit on wool dryer balls. I was also thinking of making them just got to figure it out. good luck to anyone making them.
Laurie
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2009 : 9:18:15 PM
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A great site, Elise, a bit simpler then how I was thinking of doing it, thanks for sharing it.
Tennis balls, aye? Once my move is complete, I am going to give these a shot, just sounds to fun not too.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Lorie Marler
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lorie
Guymon
Ok
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 08:30:36 AM
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| I have had/made wool dryer balls for sometime now and I loooove them!!! They have greatly cut down my drying time (make sure to have at least 2 right now I only have 1 the kiddos like to play with them too) As far as static goes I don't notice static as much but I do still have some when I dry fleece blankets. Now the dryer balls do get fuzzy after a long period of use but that helps catch some of the fuzzies off the clothes so I just pick it off. |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 4:09:53 PM
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I picked up some roving at Farm Fair, just haven't had time to make them yet.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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RoddyFarmGirl
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jennifer
Huger
SC
USA
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Posted - May 18 2013 : 5:42:56 PM
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My husband and I made around 15-20 wool balls for our dryer and we love them. No static what so ever and it seems like our clothes dry quicker. When we made them we used 100% real wool yarn. As we wrapped the yarn around and around to make a ball we had to be careful to not make the yarn too tight. This is our second time making them and they unraveled the first time because we wrapped them too tight. We also felted them three or four times as we wrapped. We felted them in panty hose (each one was in a section that we tied off with dental floss) so far so good....we researched them online and found a way to make them. Be prepared...they do make a lot of noise when you dry but saves us from putting chemical filled dryer sheets onto our clothes and towels.
Good luck!
Jennifer
City girl adjusting to homesteading in the Country |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 18 2013 : 8:05:16 PM
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I love mine, mine are stuffed with wool balls, and then knitted wool around them. That keeps them from falling apart. I buy mine locally.
Yes they are the same concept of adding tennis balls, but my friends and i worry about the toxins let out in the air heating up "plastic/rubber" in the dryer, but don't worry about that with the wool.
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - May 19 2013 : 12:38:17 AM
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| Gee, Jennifer, mine don't make any noise at all -- maybe just a soft "thump thump" if the dryer isn't very full. I guess different kinds of dryers will give different results that way. I sure do love my wool dryer balls. They're a couple of years old now and show no signs of losing their "mojo." |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Christen Rosamilia
Farmgirl in Training
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Christen
Grand Terrace
CA
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Posted - May 26 2013 : 08:01:11 AM
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Hi everyone! Love the wool bals you made Sandra...nice to the touch too I bet.
My husband vehimently defended a ball of tin foil he placed in our dryer a few months ago, as a protector from static. It seems to be working. We used to exchange a lot more shocks, instead of the intended kisses! Shorter drying times tho....I cannot see how the foil would help with that. Wool eh? Hmmmmm. My interest is perked
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9438 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 26 2013 : 12:20:51 PM
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Going to check Etsy to see if anyone sells these.
farm girl sister#43
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Mollymaude
True Blue Farmgirl
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Vickie
San Angelo
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 03:31:55 AM
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Hi MagnoliaWhisper,
I love that name!
Would you share the information on where you buy yours? I don't have one spare minute to add anything else to my day at this point in time but would sure like to try the wool dryer balls.
Thanks so much.
Have a great and blessed day.
Vickie
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Originally posted by MagnoliaWhisper
I love mine, mine are stuffed with wool balls, and then knitted wool around them. That keeps them from falling apart. I buy mine locally.
Yes they are the same concept of adding tennis balls, but my friends and i worry about the toxins let out in the air heating up "plastic/rubber" in the dryer, but don't worry about that with the wool.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 06:24:29 AM
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I buy them at a local store called Sweet Cheeks, I wish that I knew the woman personally who made them (she is local too) cause then she would get more of a cut of it...but here's the info on the store
http://www.sweetcheeksbabies.com/
They are open 7 days a week. But, I think she was saying they may be closed over the July 4 holidays. I'm not sure though.
She sells a few different ones though. Tell her (the owner's name is Julie) that you are wanting the kind that are locally made in Wichita, and are knitted/crocheted around the outside in variegated colors. An a customer of hers told you that they are in a glass jar to choose from. They usually are almost always sold out though (only having 3 or 4 to choose from. I love them though, and need to buy more! lol
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Mollymaude
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Vickie
San Angelo
TX
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 08:40:06 AM
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Thank you so much!
I can't wait to make an order and try them out.
Appreciate your supplying all the information to make it easier for me to locate them.
Take care and be blessed.
Vickie
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Originally posted by MagnoliaWhisper
oh an thanks about the name! :)
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com
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Mollymaude
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Vickie
San Angelo
TX
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 10:58:27 AM
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You are welcome. Is there a story behind the name MagnoliaWhisper?
I have e-mailed Julie at the store and am anxiously waiting on her reply.
Have a fun day.
Vickie
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Originally posted by MagnoliaWhisper
oh an thanks about the name! :)
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2013 : 2:16:21 PM
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I love Magnolia's, and was trying to come up with something kind of whimsical and that was available in most internet things-email addresses, websites, etc. And it was...I am thinking about changing it though just a little, but keeping the magnolia part. lol But, I've had it for over 10 years, maybe closer to 15 and so it's kind of hard to change every thing over at this point! lol
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MtnGrlByTheBay
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
Erin
Lexington Park
MD
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 08:29:51 AM
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my Secret Sister, BlackRabbit, gave me some! I use them all the time. I believe they came from: kim@bluemoongoods.com. I must say, though, that I've been using them with dryer sheets, and I didn't realize until I found and re-read the instructions today, that I do not NEED to use dryer sheets with them! Now, I can't say, for sure, if they save my drying time. I just use the pre-sets on the dryer, but I think it is time for an experiment!!!
^^^I'm a RidgeRunner, and will always feel best when surrounded by the PA mountains.^^^
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2013 : 4:57:58 PM
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What a nice gift, Erin! Yeah, the idea behind dryer balls is that they take the place of dryer sheets. I also use white vinegar in the washing machine, which also has a softening effect. There's really no reason to ever use any kind of fabric softener.
Oops: To clarify, I meant there's no need to use any kind of COMMERCIAL fabric softener. But you probably figured that out ;) |
Edited by - Rosemary on Jun 26 2013 4:59:00 PM |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 07:13:54 AM
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I made some wool dryer balls and love how they work! I do notice a tiny bit of static still on my husbands running gear but nothing else. I think some of those synthetic fabrics are a problem . Mine were made form 100% wool that I made into tight balls and felted . In addition, I started also using white vinegar for a rinse which is also supposed to help. With my homemade laundry powder , felted wool balls, and herbal dryer sachet, my clothes are coming out cleaner and fresher tha ever before!
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2013 : 12:37:06 PM
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| Good for you, Winnie! That's my system and it really does work so well. Now any then, I'll tap some drops of essential oil on the dryer balls. I find this works better for a subtle scent than the more common alternative of adding them to the soap powder mixture. |
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