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PREPARING
YOUR NEEDLEWORK FOR FRAMING
These instructions are intended for needlework on even weave fabrics
but not for fabrics such as satins, silks, etc.
Preferably your needlework should be washed and flattened before
framing. Although you may wash your hands prior to commencing
your needlework naturally produced oils from your skin can transfer
onto the fabric and yellow over time. We suggest that you wash
your completed needlework using tepid water and Sunlight soap.
Take care not to vigorously rub your needlework fabric, gently
work the tepid water through the fabric. For stubborn stains you
may need to gently rub the fabric but take care not to damage
the fibres as this can cause fuzzing.
Once you are satisfied that your needlework appears clean gently
squeeze (do not wring) the excess water out and rinse thoroughly
in cold water, again squeezing out the excess water.
Place your damp, but not dripping, needlework onto an old towel
(not new as there may still be excess dye in the towel) and carefully
roll it up. Squeeze out the excess water from your needlework
into the towel.
Unroll the needlework and place it face down on a clean towel
in a warm place (a hot water cupboard is good) to dry. When totally
dry use a clean iron and press from the reverse side of the fabric
on a dry setting (not steam).
DO NOT fold your needlework when transporting it to Hidden
House Picture Framing for framing. If possible, place on a board
in a flat position or roll it onto a tube (handy towel inners
are ideal) or rolled in a clean dry towel.
Disclaimer
The above steps have been given in good faith; however, individual
results may vary depending on the type of threads and fabrics
used.
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