Ruth O’Leary shows us how to damp stretch embroidery — an alternative to pressing a finished work that is guaranteed not to crush the stitching. See her post.
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thanks for your help re stretching embroidery.
I have heard that it is a good idea to wash before stretching. Is this a good idea?
It makes me vervous!
Is it advisable to wash embroidery before stretching?