How do you clean finished cross-stitch work?

bonni · Post time 2017-5-11 06:47

When I wash my cross stitch I always put quite a bit of salt in the water and this stops the colous running.

orionjes12 · Post time 2018-2-8 21:44

I just soak my finished cross stitch with mild soap in luke warm water for 1 hr then rinse. hang to dry after that iron it on the back side.

xxstitcher · Post time 2020-10-1 09:05

Depends on how dark the pencil marks are, could attempt to use an small eraser to rub the marks out.
In the future, use a water-soluble marker or thread/fishing line to grid

d3lta · Post time 2020-12-23 04:50

I recommend anyone just starting out to purchase a small sized kit say 5 x 7 finished size on 14-count aida cloth. In general with kits the aida cloth provided is too small to fit into a large hoop that accommodates the entire finished size. So I would also recommend purchasing a 10-inch plastic hoop and a 15-inch x 15-inch piece of 14-count aida cloth. This way the cloth will fit into the 10-inch hoop with enough material surrounding the finished work that you will not have crease marks from either your hands or the hoop. A hoop keeps your work clean and it is easier to find the center by folding the material and using a pin to mark your spot.

d3lta · Post time 2020-12-23 05:00

To remove pencil from aida cloth I recommend using a solution of 3-tablespoons of lukewarm to cold water with 2 to 3 drops of a clear liquid dish soap and 1-teaspoon of rubbing alcohol. Using a soft clean toothbrush dab into your solution and delicately brush the pencil mark. Rinse thoroughly with clean cold water and place onto a towel to dry flat. If once dry the stain is not removed repeat.

Silverlea · Post time 2021-2-3 02:41

Thanks for the question and to all the very useful replies

htsear13 · Post time 2022-2-10 23:31

Following this thread

magicloop · Post time 2023-3-19 14:08

Do NOT put it in the washing machine! Get ahold of some newborn baby laundry detergent and a CLEAN bucket. You want to put a little bit of baby laundry detergent and lukewarm water into the bucket, put your piece in, and swish it around gently. Then take it out and rinse for at least 3 minutes. Lay it between two towels to dry, then iron on low to get the wrinkles out.

aleloca · Post time 2023-8-27 22:16

I personally wouldnt recommend you using machine because the picture might get damaged... I always wah it by hand, crefully, and then let it dry al the air

Knitpurlsm · Post time 2024-4-9 00:46

Thanks for the info!

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