susiequeue123 Publish time 2011-8-1 09:35

should i worry if i do not mount on acid-free?

how long would it really take to discolor (or whatever) my linen?

elizabethscox1 Publish time 2016-7-12 22:35

As much time as we spend making a piece, I think it's worth the effort for acid-free. It's become quite popular and shouldn't be too difficult to find for a decent price.

StitchAndi Publish time 2011-8-1 10:36

It depends on a lot of factors.Temperature and temperature changes, exposure to sunlight, humidity and just about anything in the air that come in contact with the piece.

The color changes can happen in as little as a year. I stitched some designs for mt nieces when they were very small and when we changed them out just two years later the fbric was yellowed beyond cleaning.

For some pieces I don't think it matters. Characters for kids or items you think might be out of style in a year or two.The acid free mounts are inexpensive enough that if you think it might be something you want to keep it's worth the cost.

seditas Publish time 2017-3-2 23:49

También es importante lavarlo para limpiar el apresto o almidón que les ponen a las telas, y luego plancharlo sin añadir ningun producto al planchado. El almidón o apresto hace que el bordado se vuelva amarillo

PinsAndNeedles Publish time 2017-5-25 02:44

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También es importante lavarlo para limpiar el apresto o almidón que les ponen a las telas, y luego ...

thank you. I did not know this. :)

mardy Publish time 2020-2-8 07:01

It depends on your climate.But why chance it, use acid free and your hard work will be enjoyed for years

Flirti Publish time 2017-4-7 20:03

that´s good to know, since I will beginn on of my biggest projects in my 15 years of stiching =)

carolinebrown66 Publish time 2016-3-12 19:16

I have never bothered with acid free, not had a problem

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 10:42

Following this thread

mimihouse Publish time 2016-7-14 18:34

thank you for the help

xstitch65 Publish time 2011-8-4 12:34

If it is a small piece, I would not worry, but a large heirloom piece with many hours stitching I would use acid free.

picotti Publish time 2011-9-20 22:14

Thank you StitchAndi, that is very interesting. I have often wondered about it myself. :handshake

WiseOwl Publish time 2011-12-8 13:19

I try to use acid free on all my large framed pieces... I'm not so fussy with smaller works...

HollyBlue Publish time 2012-3-28 15:57

I've never bothered with acid free and I've never had a piece yellow.

quyd Publish time 2012-4-1 12:07

The color changes can happen in as little as a year. I stitched some designs for mt nieces when they were very small and when we changed them out just two years later the fbric was yellowed beyond cleaning. For some pieces I don't think it matters.
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