WASH Finished Cross Stitch Project | How to Cross Stitch Tutorial for Beginners Flosstube

A quick, simple step-by-step demonstration of cleaning a complete cross stitch project or any hand embroidery work, preparing it ultimately for framing or finishing in a hoop.

💙 TIME STAMPS
0:29 Materials
0:53 Wash in bowl
2:15 Let Soak
2:22 Rinse
2:38 Roll in towel
3:41 Smooth Out
3:50 Let Dry

💙 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
- "Bitch" in Purple Wreath Pattern
- Effin' Flowers Collection

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💙 MATERIALS
- Bowl
- Lukewarm Water

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[sarahross]

First this is the first video I have seen of yours and I don’t know how long you have been stitching but there are somethings you need to tell your viewers. First is you need to use colorfast threads to wash your stitching if you wash as you have demonstrated. Using warm water and that much soap will cause the dyes in the threads to run if they are not colorfast. Two, use minimal soap. Any soap will leave residue in your finished project if you use too much it will cause problems of discoloration in the fabric years to come. I know from experience. Your video was pleasant to watch I just worry that inexperienced stitchers may ruin their project not knowing the information I have said.

[LadyBastt]

Ok this is your first video I've seen and I'm totally following because of that pattern 🤣 I've been thinking of doing one as a present for a friend that says "ew, people" 🤣

[LadyBridgetSidhe]

Nice video! I always seem to want to "put off" the finishing (washing, framing, etc) and let the piece sit for a long time before I get back to that. I did not realize that putting them away without at least washing them first can damage the fabric. Thanks!

[Dev-nyko]

Thank you for this!! Very helpful and straight to the point.

[jenridgway]

What kind of soap do you use? Dish soap? Laundry detergent?

[teegancampbell]

Great video! What kind of soap are you using? The Amazon link in the description isn’t working for me, maybe because I am in Canada

[catherinekim]

trying to finish a project that i need to take on the plane as a gift and definitely tight on time. how long do you find the pieces usually take to dry? overnight / all day, or just a few hours sometimes ? thanks :)

[dholland-axtell]

I have a 18-year-old project that I have just found the missing pattern for the only problem is that being in storage for so long it has some dark marks on the fabric and has yellowed over the years. Any tips on an aged project that should be white. I love the video!

[grace-bwlw]

am i able to do this even if the aida is black and has grey/white thread? or will it not be effective?

[whapakkouch]

Can I wash an unfinished project? I want to continue and finish it but it's too dirty, it bothers me. And do I just air dry? Thank you!

[WitchQueenofBabylon]

Thanks for the video!

The link to the soap you used produced a not found message. Do you have a preferred brand or kind of soap?

[mygems]

Hi is starching and washing the same??

[kathbiddle-dutton]

Can you wash b4 starting to get out creases ?? Thanks

[colleentennant]

My grandma made a lap quilt for me it needed to be washed. Needless to say the red bleed. I have been wanting to do a baby quilt but dont want to waste my time because I'm worried that it will get ruined after washing any suggestions to keep that from happening. It was a kit and she used the thread provided should I buy a better brand or is it what my mom used to wash it.

[liz-pzke]

Can I use dish soap like dawn as soap?

[lindaphillips]

Have you ever had the thread fade into your cross stitch after you wash it

[lakshikamadhushani]

Does the needle fade when sewn from anchor thread and washed at the end?

[imalikconnor]

does this work for stamped Cross Stitch?

[francisballecer]

How to remove pencil marks on aida cloth?

[kamillegracebaguhin]

Can I soak it with hot water to remove the printing pattern?