I have a lot of older cross stitch crafts I just now found. My question is how do I get the yellow from smoking and old age without ruining the whole piece? Thanks.
I received a wool cross stitch made in 1867. Its been in a old farm house, some of the stitch are gone on the bottom & Top of the picture. It appear the stitch are being ate. who should I take this antique to for repair. I live in the midwest area.
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10/29/2007
I've had great success with a mixture of baby shampoo and that bleach that doesn't fade colors. Just a little of each is all you need. However, many of the old embroidery threads were not colorfast. Take some pieces to a craft shop, maybe they can advise you.
By Sandy (Guest Post)
10/29/2007
I soak fragile pieces in baking soda and vinegar. It may take a few times but it will definately take the odors out and make them white again.
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10/29/2007
Try any wash that they advertise for delicates, especially quilts, and whatever you do, do it GENTLY, VERY CAREFULLY. Anything with any age to it can just fall apart.