I recently found(at Goodwill) a tablecloth, placemats and napkins cross stitched flowers on all.
What can I do with them? At $ .30 per pound I could not leave them there. Most of the stains came out. Someone spent days, months, if not longer working on them and no one to care. Sharon |
Hi,
What an awesome find, could you make a quilt with them? You could take some and put in a cool frame for artwork on the wall. |
what did you use to get the stains out?
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Go check out this site:
http://www.cindyneedham.com/ Cindy makes quilts using only antique linens with great embroidery and sometimes even leaving the stains on. |
Think curtains!! Placemats and napkins make great toppers!! I wonder if my kids will use my quilts for dog beds someday, but if they do, I will haunt them!
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I researched removing stains for a friend with an antique shop. I started with simple washing in warm water my regular laundy soap (what ever is on sale). Lots of times that does a pretty good job. I may add washing soda, it is safe for front loaders as it does not suds.
I spot treat next with a paste of Biz and water and let till dry. Throw in with a normal wash. If stains are left I dislove biz in warm water let item soak over night. Toss in with normal laundry and add all fabric bleach. If there are stains that bother me I will spot treat with a Q-tip dipped in diluted bleach. Just be sure to rinse as soon as the stain is gone. Bleach can be harsh on fabric. Hydrogen peroxide is usually safe and a good bet if the stain could be blood. Often times I am happy with a general clean up and ignore the stain. I have a round embroidered tablecloth that will always be stained but I love it any way. Sharon I |
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