Expert: Angela - 7/23/2008

Question
I have table cloth and thread (DMC six-strand) without the pattern.  Just after I started it, my cat dirtied it (yes, she's still alive and well).  So, not thinking, I washed it and lost the pattern.  All I have left is a photocopied, hand drawn picture of parts of the pattern. However, it's not clear where and how these parts go together. The pattern is called Sunshine of Roses - Design No. 588.  I don't know where the pattern came from.  I've done an extensive internet search for it, but to no avail.  Do you know where I can get the pattern?  An iron on version would be perfect.  Otherwise, do you have any suggestions?  Thanks.

Answer
Hello, Ronnie

It sounds like that this tablecloth was a stamped cross stitch project (or a kit), and when you washed the fabric, the ink came out.  Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with the design, and I wouldn't be able to help you find it.

There are some tablecloth patterns on this website if you're interested:

http://www.abcstitch.com/subjects_php/subjects.php?subject=tablecloths&all=yes&p...

In order to save the current tablecloth, the other alternative is to remove the current stitches from it, fasten a piece of waste cloth on the spot where you'd like to stitch, and choose another design for it.

My apologies for not being any further assistance to you with regards to this matter.

Sincerely,

Angela