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.
Expert: Henry Babcock Date: 8/23/2007 Subject: needlepoint pillows
Question How would I clean 2 small needlepoint pillows? The other side is velvet.
Answer Mary,
Without knowing what materials the needlepoint is made from, it is difficult to give explicit instructions on cleaning.
However, given that they are relatively small pieces, you should be able to do them yourself if the materials are common (e.g. wool threads, cotton canvas). I'm going to point you to a link with some fairly detailed instructions on cleaning and re-blocking needlepoint.
