Just Spit On It!
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Just Spit On It!
A few days ago there was a thread in the forum that mentioned using saliva to remove a blood stain. Now, it's got me thinking on how often I use spit when I'm quilting. I Know...GROSS! But I use it when I'm threading a needle, finger pressing a binding, smoothing my thread when hand sewing, etc. I have to say, spit comes in pretty handy sometimes. What do you use spit for?
~ Cindy
~ Cindy
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DNA will someday identify all my sewing efforts! Lick the thread to tie a knot for hand sewing, lick the thread to thread the hand and machine needle, lick my finger to grasp tiny corners to match for sewing, etc. Then I also run a needle or pin that is a little stubborn across my scalp...the little bit of oil helps the point pass through much easier. I do wash the projects before gifting, only seems fitting!
#7
All of the above. And sometimes I use a smidge on a stubborn crease or seam that won't press flat. I know, ewww, but since you asked... I always wash a quilt when I'm through with it too.
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The thing is though, it will only work with your blood and your saliva. You can't use your saliva on someone elses's blood. I know the thought of that is gross, but wanted to say, it only works on yours, not your kids, etc
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