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Expert: Angela - 3/5/2008


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I have a stamped counted cross stich quilt that is about a queen bed size. All the blue Xs were not covered. Is there any way to remove the Xs?
Johanna

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Hello, Johanna

You could try washing the quilt in a gentle cycle, with cold water, and see if that'll help to remove the X's.  You could put it in the drier under a gentle cycle to dry it, or simply hang to dry, if you have a large enoug area to do so.  Unfortunately, I don't have any other solution for you.

If I remember stamped cross stitch correctly, the X's would've been covered using 3 strands of floss.  I don't think 2 strands would cover them entirely.

My sincerest apologies for not being any further help to you on this.

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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