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Old 12-31-2010, 07:16 AM
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Bless you for restraining your temper! I agree that you should try to clean and salvage the affected blocks. If they stay discolored, use them together as a tea-dyed table topper.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:15 AM
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I guess I was so upset by the incident I wasn't thinking! I will salvage the pieces from the sewing trash can when I get home tonight from work. Thank you all for the info on cleaning!!

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Who must be the only person in Tn who doesn't drink sweet tea!
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:20 AM
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I have had to make that same rule a few times! I hope you can salvage them.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:20 AM
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Let us know what happens.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:26 AM
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How sad. The rule at our house has always been no food or drinks except in the kitchen and the dining room. There is no reason for it. After all, it only takes a second to walk in to the kitchen to get a drink.

I would take them out of the trash and soak them in cold water. Then air dry, press, and use them. It will wash out when you wash the quilt.

Good luck to you. :) Go give your daughter a hug.
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Old 12-31-2010, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by oatw13
How sad. The rule at our house has always been no food or drinks except in the kitchen and the dining room. There is no reason for it. After all, it only takes a second to walk in to the kitchen to get a drink.

I would take them out of the trash and soak them in cold water. Then air dry, press, and use them. It will wash out when you wash the quilt.

Good luck to you. :) Go give your daughter a hug.
#1 -- You have the weirdest avatar I've EVER seen!!!!!!
#2 -- I have that rule, too ---- but I don't mind...so I'm always sent to my room.. :) :)
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Old 12-31-2010, 09:37 AM
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Tea is a natural dye. I would have thrown the pieces in the trash also (or maybe saved them for a scrap quilt where the changes in color would not be a problem).
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Old 12-31-2010, 10:38 AM
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I put a folding table in there so when I have my drink I set it up and use it so if it spills the table and floor get it
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Old 12-31-2010, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cindy2sew
I was working on my sampler quilt. I had 13 of 17 blocks made and put to the side (thank goodness ) the other 4 blocks in pieces sitting on the table when my 9 year old dd spilled an entire full glass of iced tea over all the pieces!!!! Ruined all the pieces I had cut and ready to go.
I calmly cleaned up the spill ( which just missed my Janome 10001) I just threw all pieces in the trash.
Dd feels bad enough and I didnt need to make a scene but I sure feel like crying.
New rule: NO food or drinks allowed in my sewing area.

Thanks for listening to me vent,
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Exactly the reason I don't allow any food or drinks in my sewing room. Besides if I have to get up to get a drink, it's better for my back and neck :thumbup:
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Old 12-31-2010, 06:52 PM
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Good news! I salvaged the pieces from the trash and soaked them in cold water with borax. They came clean! The pieces were dried, starched, pressed and ready to go. I am doing the happy dance!!
THANK YOU ALL!!

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