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Expert: Angela - 2/9/2008


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I have just finished a cross stitch tree skirt using 11 count aida cloth. I have hand washed it but cannot iron the wrinkles out. It was wet when ironed and I used a steam iron on cotton setting. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get the wrinkles out. Thank You

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Hello, Brenda :)

The only suggestion that I can think of is mist it down and then iron it again.  When you're ironing, gently try and pull the fabric and then iron out the wrinkle as you're pulling.  That SHOULD help.

Good luck, and happy stitching! ;)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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