AboutHenry Babcock Expertise I learned needlepoint from my grandmother over 30 years ago. I can answer most questions on the subject. I know about producing needlepoint as well as cleaning, repairing and restoring.
Question I just finished a needlepoint that I worked on a frame. There are a couple of lines of dirt? discoloration? along some of the places that were on the bottom roll bar. Could I use a Tide stain stick? If not what is the best way to clean it? What do they mean by mild detergent? Woolite? Dreft? or what? Thank's for your help.
Answer Maria,
I am not familiar with the Tide stain stick, but I would caution against using something that may have strong chemicals or cleaning agents on needlepoint. Ivory soap (powdered) is often recommended for the gentile cleaning needlepoint requires.
Some very good instructions for cleaning and blocking needlepoint can be found at the website for the American Needlepoint Guild:
