Washing Finished Cross Stitch Projects

[@judystone3645]

Thank you for the time you have spent on this video! This is exactly how I have been washing my projects for over 40 years. I love the colors in your project. You have stitched it well. I hope this video helps someone out. Have a wonderful stitchy day.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you.

[@ritainnm462]

Hello Pam. Your "Record Girls" project is a work of art. Thank you for sharing your technique to wash cross stitch projects. I watched your video 3 times and finally took the 'plunge' to wash two projects this morning. They look great. Blessings to you.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

That's fantastic. Glad to hear this video helped. Happy stitching!

[@sandramarshall7712]

Thank you for this tutorial. Excellent! Your stitches sure do look great. Must be satisfying seeing it look so good after the years/months and love you put into it.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Yes there's satisfaction putting in that last stitch and then I fall in love again once it's washed and pressed. Thanks for watching.

[@Fritha71]

Ah, such a lovely and unique piece, so happy to see it all finished!! =D Thank you for showing the washing process, it helps somebody like me who have yet to wash anything, it helps to see it happen because I do get nervous at the thought of putting my projects in soapy water once I'm finished with them. Yet I know I do want to wash them because both of my projects will have been worked on for well over a year and though I am very very careful with having clean hands and a clean surface while working on them, I know it will make a difference once they are washed.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching.

[@slubloverstitches]

YAAY!!! Congrats on finishing this up! Looks great, can't wait to see it framed. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your trip! 💖

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you. I'm quite pleased it's done and I now have time for other projects.

[@liztedlock7717]

Wow, Pam! That piece turned out great! To think that pattern started out as an old poster and now lives on as a cross stitched piece by your hands! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much.

[@bltperky]

Wow! I am so glad that I found this video. I’ve never dared to wash a cross stitch project ( most were small and not soiled) but I am ready to try now. Thank you for sharing!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks for watching. Happy stitching.

[@debrastory7875]

Thank you! What a fantastic demonstration Pam. I am a returning newbie to cross stitch and this will help when I have a project to wash.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Welcome back to stitching. Enjoy!

[@gloinstitches9568]

Thank you for sharing your progress on your record girl project. I absolutely love it. I’m glad you are done. I can’t wait to see it framed. God bless

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching.

[@andreascautionarytales]

I never get tired of seeing this project. Looks amazing!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much. 🙂

[@kirstyyoung1983]

Wow Pam that look amazing well done I have really enjoyed watching this come to life

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much.

[@tinaharsch8761]

Wow, this piece looks great!!. Thanks for sharing how you wash your pieces...very helpful.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching.

[@fatimamirza2100]

My! The back of that project is just making me weep!! Might as well give up my project right now!! I won’t but how amazing are you!!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you. I'm not overly concerned about the backs of my pieces but I do try to keep them neat to avoid any unnecessary lumps and bumps showing through once the piece is stretched and framed.

[@laurielearnard247]

Thank you for sharing your washing technique. I don’t wash all my pieces, but use a similar washing style 🙂 Record Girls looks fantastic! Congratulations on a lovely piece.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much.

[@misseygallawan4662]

I have been watching your progress on Record Girls .... it is stunning!!! I wash my completed cross stitch projects in the same manner. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks for watching

[@andreac-iheartcrossstitch]

Congratulations on finishing Record Girls!!! I feel like it's the end of an era!! I sure am going to miss seeing those cute girls!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you

[@angelakopecky888]

Thank you for showing us how. And, with only one hand!

[@joannecolajo]

Congratulations on your Record Girls piece. Its lovely.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you

[@BerginLisa]

Great video and I have loved watching your journey with this project 😊

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks for watching.

[@flosstubethecanadianstitch8733]

Great video Pam. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@mirili3836]

👏👏👏 Tks a lot! I'm glad that you back. I've missed you. Xoxo

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for the lovely comment and for watching.

[@patriciakasmarek6680]

What a great video. The intro style is so fun. Thanks for sharing your technique. I’m always so scared I’m going to ruin my stitching when I wash. I typically use cool or cold water to minimize the risk of bleeding. Happy stitching!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks. Happy stitching!

[@crossstitchbutton]

Congrats on your finish Pam record girls look amazing, happy stitching xx

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching.

[@VickiKolman]

Thank you for sharing this. This piece looks great!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks for watching

[@lyncampbell1626]

Fantastic video intro! Record Girls is so fab.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you.

[@JennyFleming]

Thank you for showing us how you wash your cross stitch!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

My pleasure 🙂

[@judyrosy]

Thank you! Lovely finish!

[@LoZFangirl1]

Very informative! I have a large project I'm giving to my sister technically as her wedding present but it is definitely late! Haha I was really worried about how to wash it because of how much detail it has. I've never had a project this large and detailed. Your video however put me at ease! Thank you!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching. I hope everything goes well with your piece.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Awesome! I don’t have instagram so awesome! Looks fantastic! Wow your back looks great considering you x country! My backs are terrible!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Yes everyone's backside is unique 😉

[@ed34n19]

Awesome finish, beautiful!!! If you frame your Record Girls they're going to look even more BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice wash tutorial. I pretty much do the same washing process. I do a second rinse by mixing some white vinegar to cold water just to make sure my project is dish liquid free. I do the same ironing procedure. Really enjoy your FTV. Thanks Pam.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching. I haven't tried adding vinegar to my rinse before. Interesting tip.

[@KyleStitchingInSound]

Loved this! Say you have a project that has beading. Would you do this step before the beads have been added? Or can you still do this with beads attached?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Personally I prefer to do this before adding beads but I have done it after. Just extra cautious with the washing and had my iron on lower heat and allowed the piece to mostly air dry.

[@susananderson4428]

That’s how I thought too but I have 2 different projects. 1 is stamped, the other is not both are very intricate so the unstamped one is getting a bit confusing for me so I’m trying to find tracing and carbon paper to transfer the confusing part to help me

[@michella3045]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have been waiting for it. I am now confident enough to wash and iron my projects. Wonderful job on Record Girls it looks great! You should be very proud of your accomplishment. I see all the time, effort and love put into this project. Congratulations on the finishing of it. I can't wait to see it framed!! By the way, how many strands of floss do you like to use on 14 count aida? I'm still looking for the Graceland project pattern that your mom is working on. I just can't seem to find it.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you. I typically use 2 strands on 14 count. It doesn't bother me to see some of the fabric through. The native heads I did for my Mom's birthday were both done using 2 strands on 14 count aida.

[@rapidHR]

Thanks so much for your video. I've used some metallic thread in parts of my current piece. Is it still ok to wash/iron? I'd hate for something to happen to the metal threads. Beautiful work on your piece.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I've washed mine without incident. If you're concerned about the direct heat from the iron you could put a towel between the iron and your piece.

[@myetteelima8226]

Same as mine, i have some metallic & gold thread that used on my design. Is it ok wash it?

[@lisajligon]

If you used thread conditioner or beeswax when stitching, does it wash out? Does it need to be washed out?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I don't use thread conditioner of any sort and I still wash my pieces when done.

[@tiko6628]

Thanks for this video, ur project is so wonderful... How many strands of thread do you usually use?... Thank you

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you for watching. If I'm working on 18 count aida I typically use 2 strands of floss (as I did with this project). If I'm working on 25 or 28 count i use 1

[@tiko6628]

@@PamsCraftyCorner thank you for your reply

[@lucilledusyk3722]

I have a large cross stitch that took me Avery long time to finish so it has some quite dirty areas. But this piece has metallic thread stitched in it. I have beads to add last but should I wash first? I am concerned about threads loosening ? Any ideas?..

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I would probably wash first and add beads carefully last.

[@carolhayward7369]

I am just a little late finishing some projects for Christmas. I cross stitched 4 hand towels-the ones with the strip of Aida cloth for stitching. I need to wash them tonight. Can I put them in the dryer on low for a while to speed up the drying process before ironing? Anyone?

[@myriamlambiotte5736]

I love your Record Girls cross stitch project. Where did you get it? I would love to make it for my daughter. Thank you.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Unfortunately it's not a chart available for sale. It's one I charted myself using an online program called pic2pat.

[@neenaliao5002]

How about the other fabric? Like the one that harder, do we wash it the same way?

[@susananderson4428]

Hot damn! That’s the back ?Holy crap! I’ve just halfway finished my very first project Of course it’s a beautiful complicated piece , that’s my style go fir the piece meant for experienced stitchers even though it’s my first attempt lol

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

There's no such thing as a piece for experienced stitchers. 😉 I think everyone can stitch whatever they want. Large, small, elaborate or easy; they are all just made up of tiny x's.

[@maureenmichaud843]

Great project, you must really proud of yourself!! Question, I am going to stitch a piece with DMC floss, it is not a full coverage so I am using hand dyed fabric. Can I wash my piece like this once finished?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I would be cautious. Hand dyed fabric may not be colorfast. I would check with the manufacturer or try a test piece of the same fabric.

[@Thisisit120]

Have you ever washed your Crosstitch done on died fabric?

[@mydogsgobark]

Beautiful! Where do you look for your patterns?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I have purchased some online from 123 stitch. But there is a needlework shop in the next province that will do mail orders. I just call or email them a list of charts and fabric and they let me know cost. Most of my full coverage pieces I bought online from Heaven & Earth Designs

[@neenaliao5002]

Thanks you’re so good that your back looks like front too!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thanks!

[@cindygaudet1390]

Me again!!! I desperately need to find an eraser that will take out highliner off chart. What are the names of the ones your daughter bought you? Eeek. Only a small line but in the original not my copy by accident...

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

My daughter got me frixion highlighters. I don't know if the eraser on them will work with other brands of ink but you could try it.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Thanks!

[@sugertomx]

Beautiful

[@janetveres3316]

Would you do the same with a crewel project?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

As long as your stitches are secure. I've seen crewel work but I haven't done one myself.

[@issystar96]

I can't imagine how long this took to make!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I have completed full coverage pieces in a year but that's working on them almost exclusively. Now that I have so many pieces on the go it took me longer. About 3 years I think, lol.

[@issystar96]

@@PamsCraftyCorner ❤❤❤

[@nannettmcdougal-dykes2918]

Great video...thanks..

[@briesampson2077]

Does this work for pre-stamped cross stitch pieces?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

It should. I have not washed one personally but my understanding is you need very warm water to desolve the dye that was used for stamping. You may need to soak it longer as well.

[@briesampson2077]

@@PamsCraftyCorner thank you!

[@Louise-xr5ok]

How do you wash a cross stitch thats used tapestry wool not floss, please .

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

That's a good question but I don't personally have any experience with tapestry. You can handwash wool that's colorfast so I assume you could use the same process but I'd do more research and try a sample piece before washing anything large that you've put a lot of time into.

[@ASHA_KNITTING]

🌺

[@Vinylpride]

Im so scared to do this!!!!

[@susananderson4428]

Oh and my project back is HORRENDOUS.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Who sees the back anyway. Lol That will get better with practice.