Hand Dyed Fabric Care Counted Cross Stitch

Counted Cross Stitch

Here are our general recommendations for caring for hand-dyed cross stitch fabrics.  They aren’t as delicate as one might think.  These guidelines are only for Silkweaver fabrics.  We can’t speak for other hand dyed fabric companies (and they probably wouldn’t want us to!)

• We cannot guarantee color consistency between lots, due to many factors beyond our control (ie dye lots, different batches of “base” fabric, water conditions, etc.). We suggest if you plan to stitch companion pieces to purchase all of the needed fabrics at the same time.
• Some shrinkage does occur during processing.
  
• Do not leave on q-snaps, hoops, or scroll rods when you are not stitching. When you are finished stitching for the evening, please remove them, or in the case of a scroll rod – loosen tension significantly.
• Although our hand dyed fabrics endure many hours of washing/rinsing after dyeing, some colors may bleed slightly (especially darks). For best results, rinse before stitching.
• You may wash and iron your hand dyed fabrics the same as standard fabrics.

So if you accidentally got some of that chocolate bar on your project, go ahead and wash it!