Care Instructions

• Always take special care to keep your work clean. Wash hands frequently to prevent body oils from staining the fabric or embroidery.
• Be sure to remove your cross-stitched piece from the hoop each time you stop stitching to prevent hoop marks from soiling your fabric.
• Store your project in a bag or workbasket when it is not being stitched to protect it from dust, spills, etc.
  

Washing Instructions - Counted Cross-Stitch

If you have followed our Care Instructions, you may not find it necessary to launder your cross-stitch piece before framing or finishing. If, however, your piece has become soiled, wash it following the instructions below:

• Always wash each cross-stitched piece separately.  DO NOT wash  with any other embroidery project or laundry items.
• Wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent or dishwashing liquid. DO NOT use specially formulated wool wash, harsh detergents, or chlorine bleach.
• Rinse several times in clear water. Do not worry if water becomes colored when washing  -- continue rinsing piece in clear water.
• Roll the piece between two clean towels squeezing gently without wringing.  DO NOT allow the embroidery to touch upon itself.
• Unroll towels and spread out piece flat to dry on a towel. NEVER leave a damp cross-stitched piece folded or in a heap.
• To iron your piece, place face down between two clean towels and press with a warm iron. NEVER use a hot iron.
• To remove creases or fold lines use the steam setting on your iron.
• DO NOT use protective coating sprays or other products of this type on your cross-stitched piece as they may cause a chemical reaction with the thread dyes.
• It is NOT recommended that your cross-stitched piece be dry-cleaned.

Washing Instructions - Stamped Cross-Stitch

It is not recommended that you launder stamped pieces, due to the nature of the beautifully imprinted designs. If a stain does get on your fabric, gently spot clean it by wiping it with a clean cloth using a mild detergent. DO NOT immerse the designs in water, and DO NOT dry-clean them. By keeping your hands and work area clean during stitching, your pieces should remain in good condition and not need any type of cleaning.