Expert: Angela - 9/25/2008

Question
I have a half-finished project I started several years ago. I tried to pick it back up recently, and to my dismay, there are some areas of the fabric itself that are faded. The fabric color is a dusty blue, and it faded to a paler blue-brown. Some of the marks will be covered by the stitching, but not all of them. Is there any way to use dye/fabric paint to cover the faded areas? Any other ideas for fixing this? I don't want to lose the work I've already done, but I really like the piece and want it to look as good as possible.

Answer
Hello, Arielle

Unfortunately, I don't know what to suggest to help you with your question.  The only thing that I can suggest is to restart the project, and when you've finished stitching it for the day, place it in a plastic bag, and put it in a drawer so that the sun doens't get to it to fade it.

I hope that helps.  Good luck and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)