cleaning 25 year old crewel work

A crewel pillow I made in the late sixties had gotten pretty yellow in the background. I soaked it in cold water and mild shampoo, let dry, then used Rit dye to turn the background a pale yellow. LIked the result better that the original "natural" background. It didn't affect the crewel work colors one bit.

Thanks for the reminder - all my pillows, crewel and needlepoint, could use a bath.

Wash and rinse well in Orvus, or like product, reblock and reuse.

I know many here at RCTN tout Orvus as the "only" means of washing needlework. I can assure you that any mild detergent will get you the same results, including dish detergent, particularly if there is oily residue.

Dianne

Lucretia Borgia wrote:

I did say 'or like product' but I would hesitate to say to someone any detergent as we all know detergents can vary greatly.

And please make sure that it is clear--as some of the dishwashing soaps contain dye that can be left in the fabric. Dorsey in VA

Good point Dorsey. How are you ? Long time no hear :)

Hi:

Doing much, much better, Thank you. LOL eyes are still giving me fits--but at least I can work fulltime now. And while the full time work isn't designing--it is my second love accounting.

But I can stitch again :). And we'll just take baby steps back to the designing.

How have you been? LOL it has been a long time ?

So glad to hear you again.

Cheryl

I am fine, living in a condo now so no more shovelling snow or mowing grass lol

Your second love is accounting? Oh tell me it isn't so, all those figures! lol

Sheena

Yup, sorry it's so ;(. But I'm one of the accounting types that most people like have around--I find money. And I find ways to make an account that's not paying on it's margin --pay on it and then some. The fancy smacy title is Financial Accountant.

It's more like solving mysteries that real accounting. Tons more fun too :).

Glad to hear about the condo and no more snow removal or grass cutting. LOL can I come and watch the Cabaña boys and gardeners?????

Thanks Cheryl it's nice to be back

I am always willing to share! The guy on the mower today was quite cute lol