Keeping Your Needlework Clean
Katrina Renouf
The best way to clean your needlework is to keep it clean from the beginning; this doesn't always happen (as I very well know). I can give you some tips on how to make this more likely to happen, and also how to get out those inevitable stains.
One of the first things you can do to prevent stains is to set the colors in your fabric and floss. It isn't always necessary to wash your fabric first, but a good thing to do is to put it in a solution of one part white vinegar to three parts cold water. This ensures that the colors won't run. I have never heard of this shrinking the fabric either, so don't worry about that, just make sure you always use cold water. It's always a good idea to set the colors in regular cotton...
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