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Expert: - 2/26/2011


Question
I have a 50+ year old crocheted bed doverlet.  I put it in my cedar chest.  However, it is now terribly stained from the cedar.  Is there something I can do?

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Hi Beverly!
Thanks for asking! What a treasure you have! Thank you for thinking of me for such an important situation. Unfortunately, I have little knowledge about cleaning stains. I know something like this has to be handled with great care. You would be a lot better off maybe asking another expert in crochet or even knitting what to do. Another idea may be to search the Internet for cleaning answers. I’m sorry I can’t help you with this. I wish you good luck and hope you can find an answer.

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I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in the afghan stitch, or hairpin lace. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Nearly all of my crochet magazines, leaflests, etc are over 5 years old. Many are from the 80's and before. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.

Experience

I have been a crocheter for over 30 years.

Organizations
American Legion Auxiliary

Publications
None

Education/Credentials
BS in geography

Awards and Honors
At a county fair one time I did win a crochet contest, and another time at the county fair I reccived a crochet award. and a few times I have won a "high points" award in crochet.

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