Washing Antique Needlepoint Fabric With Dye Bleeding
You can see from the photo above what happens when liquid is spilled on a hand made needlepoint tree skirt.
Some Tips:
When creating a needlepoint cover for seating or wall hanging make sure to use a water safe material. The best way to ensure that the dyes won’t bleed is to wash the fabric a few times before attaching it to the work. Isabelle helps to demonstrate how we plan to restore this piece: 1. Test a small area of the red bleeding 2. Remove the red lining 3. Use a combination of oxidizers and reducers to remove as much red as possible without harming the wool needlepoint threads
Watch the video below to see more…..
Saving The COLORS of NEW ENGLAND
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