AboutAngela Expertise 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. :)
Question Hi Angela.
I have just finished a cross stitch and when i took it off the frame it has what i can only liken to 'grubby collar marks'. They are faint but can be seen. I have soaked in water and washed in soap flakes which still didn't remove them. I also used a soft new tooth brush to gently scrub but still to no avail. I'm now at a lost and totally demoralized by this as even after framing they will be seen. Is there anything else i can do?
Answer Hello, Jay
I would suggest trying once again to soak the project in tepid water (make it more cool to the touch so as not to run the dye from the threads), and try a tiny bit of dishwashing detergent to see if that helps. Other than that, I can't think of anything else to suggest on this.
