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Thistle
Needleworks
Helpful Hint
Cross Stitch Washing/Blocking |
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We are often asked how to clean or block a completed piece of counted
cross stitch.......
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Use Ensure or FabriCare (both made especially for washing needlework) or
any mild detergent (detergent, not soap) -- not a product made for wool --
nothing with bleaching crystals or a softener.
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Use cold-to-tepid water, not warm -- make sure the detergent is all dissolved
before adding the needlework.
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Soak as needed to remove all soil and excess dyes (usually a few minutes
or hours, but a few days if necessary).
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Rinse thoroughly (several times) in cold or cool water. Do not wring
or twist.
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Lay the needlework on one end of a terry cloth towel. Flip the other end
of the towel up over the needlework and pat the towel to remove excess moisture.
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Remove and hang up the towel to dry. Place the needlework right-side down
on a padded ironing board and iron with a dry iron set on cotton until dry.
Allow the needlework to lay flat at least several hours before framing or
finishing.
For more assistance with difficult cleaning problems:
E-mail to:
ThisNeedle@aol.com
or call us at 860-257-2718 (ask for Judie) |
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Thistle Needleworks - Wethersfield CT
Revised - May 5, 2021