I'd suggest the Traditional Groundcloth. I just got back from visiting the people in Greece that make this and they assured me it's designed to be washed and is considered to get "better" after washing! Sort of like aged wine :)
You can also use linen as it is similarly durable. One note: I do not pre-wash these fabrics because it makes it super hard to see the threads while you're stitching. Washing after you've finished your project is just fine.
I could be mistaken but I think linen and the groundcloth are pretty hard-wearing fabrics. Perhaps don’t put them through a dryer, though. I hang dry my needlework.
All of the fabrics that Krista uses in her kits can be hand washed. If you’re wanting something you can throw in the machine, quilting cottons are quite durable and colorfast. I’ve made lots of cloth napkins, to try and cut down on paper waste. I’ve used Spray and Wash liberally on my finished needlework, then hand washed in a tub of warm water and dish soap. Dawn dish soap is especially good for removing oily spots - they use it on birds caught in oil slicks! Don’t worry about a few spots here and there. They usually come out. Use your best things every day!
I never put needlework in the dryer. I let it dry flat, then press wrong side up over a towel. Spritz with water and press, don’t iron. That will keep your stitches from looking smashed.
DMC floss is colorfast, but be sure to check other brands, especially if you’re using variegated or hand dyed threads.
I'd suggest the Traditional Groundcloth. I just got back from visiting the people in Greece that make this and they assured me it's designed to be washed and is considered to get "better" after washing! Sort of like aged wine :)
You can also use linen as it is similarly durable. One note: I do not pre-wash these fabrics because it makes it super hard to see the threads while you're stitching. Washing after you've finished your project is just fine.
I could be mistaken but I think linen and the groundcloth are pretty hard-wearing fabrics. Perhaps don’t put them through a dryer, though. I hang dry my needlework.
All of the fabrics that Krista uses in her kits can be hand washed. If you’re wanting something you can throw in the machine, quilting cottons are quite durable and colorfast. I’ve made lots of cloth napkins, to try and cut down on paper waste. I’ve used Spray and Wash liberally on my finished needlework, then hand washed in a tub of warm water and dish soap. Dawn dish soap is especially good for removing oily spots - they use it on birds caught in oil slicks! Don’t worry about a few spots here and there. They usually come out. Use your best things every day!
I never put needlework in the dryer. I let it dry flat, then press wrong side up over a towel. Spritz with water and press, don’t iron. That will keep your stitches from looking smashed.
DMC floss is colorfast, but be sure to check other brands, especially if you’re using variegated or hand dyed threads.
I hope this answered your question.
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