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Expert: Angela - 2/10/2005


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Would I be able to use one of those bleach pens on Aida cloth? There are several small spots on the fabric that I'm not sure will come out when I wash it with Woolite. So I was wondering if a bleach pen would cause damage to the fabric.

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Hello Michelle :)

I would highly recommend NOT using any kind of bleach on Aida cloth at all, especially if you have already stitched a design onto it.  In all the years that I've been stitching, I have never used bleach on any of my stitched or unstitched pieces.  Instead, use a mild detergent (Woolite is good), and wash the Aida cloth in cool to tepid water (barely warm to the touch), and rinse in cool water.

I hope this helps.  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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