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MrsBumbleb
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What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
My dining table is shot, and needs to be covered with a tablecloth. The problem is my kids are horrible mess makers when they eat. We're talking will use the tablecloth to wipe their hands when a napkin is right next to their plates!!! Anywho, I'm tired of washing tablecloths and most of the stains don't come out so I end up tossing. What do you use for messy kids. I used to just put a flannel back plastic but they end up with holes poked in them or ripped. Suggestions????
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Posted 3/8/13 12:13 PM  |
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What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
Are you crafty/sew? Maybe you could find a fitted one, like a fitted sheet so they can't use it as a napkin
Or something like this
Fitted table cloth
Message edited 3/8/2013 12:20:34 PM.
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| Posted 3/8/13 12:18 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
Hmmm... I'm not terribly crafty but that's a cool idea. My friend actually has the fitted one but her table is a lot smaller than mine and I've never seen a pattern I like.
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| Posted 3/8/13 12:27 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
I have a pretty oilcloth, its basically fabric covered in plastic. I bought it at a fabric shop and its sold by the yard. Mine is stapled to the underside of the table, and its great. Doesn't move around and is super easy to clean!
This is the print I have now:
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| Posted 3/8/13 12:29 PM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
Posted by yankinmanc
I have a pretty oilcloth, its basically fabric covered in plastic. I bought it at a fabric shop and its sold by the yard. Mine is stapled to the underside of the table, and its great. Doesn't move around and is super easy to clean!
This is the print I have now:
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that is adorable!
I just saw something on Youtube about making one from an oilcloth, thanks!
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| Posted 3/8/13 12:33 PM |
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sleepie76
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
bed bath & beyond has these ones. Only ones I buy.
They are stain resistant, liquid spills actually bead up..so you just wipe it up and no stain.
I wish I could remember the name. They are always on display on the wall. I want to say Origins.
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| Posted 3/8/13 4:16 PM |
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MrsO
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
You could have a nice tablecloth on the table and put clear plastic over it or get a different plastic one and take off after the meal.
they also sell the vinyl ones you can wipe down as welll
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| Posted 3/8/13 8:02 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
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What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
My SIL has a very pretty tablecloth and over that she puts a thick clear one over that from bbb. It looks great. We plan to do the same.
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| Posted 3/9/13 5:06 AM |
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MrsBumbleb
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
Thank you for the responses.
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| Posted 3/9/13 10:03 AM |
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jlk51496
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Re: What kind of tablecloth do you have with messy eaters?
can you use the plastic placemats to contain it to something you can quickly rinse off in the sink?!?!?
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| Posted 3/9/13 7:32 PM |
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