Question for Hand Embroiderers
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Question for Hand Embroiderers
I'm thinking of doing a hand embroidery project. Mostly I've used old embroidery floss that I've had around for a while. The projects weren't anything I washed so I didn't worry about bleeding. My question is: Do the newer embroidery flosses bleed? I've heard people say that they did redwork and the floss bled if it got wet? What's your experience been with bleeding floss. I'm planning to use red and blue and possibly black floss.
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I use the little balls of DMC perle cotton thread for my embroidery now. No fussing with several strands as it is just 1 strand. I have not had any trouble with it bleeding. Most quilt shops that do Red Work carry it.
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Interesting. . . I have some perle cotton. I might try it and see how I like it.
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I have soaked DMV in Retayne. Even though the label says colorfast, I don’t trust it. Before removing the paper label, I tie a piece of string around the strands. I then soak it and then swish it around in the diluted Retayne. I then rinse it well. I try to do this on a sunny day because I let it air dry outside.
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Oh no! I am almost finished embroidering 50 blocks for a state bird and flower quilt. I hadn't even considered bleeding! What would anyone suggest I do to keep this from happening. It's too late to pretreat the floss. All but 2 blocks are finished.