Rescued Sampler
Rescued cross stitch sampler from Value Village. Matted and framed but when I tore off the backing paper to see if a name was on it, I discovered a dreadful framing job. Someone had spray glued a thin piece of acidic foam on a matboard then used masking tape on every edge of fabric. At least ten years of decomposition had stained the fabric and left gummy deposits. I used mineral spirits and Dawn to clean it and after several washings, it came clean. What a shame to treat someone's work this way. Please take the time to learn how to correctly mount your needlework and please stitch or use a permanent pen to put your name on your work. 7½" by 11". Nov. 2012.
Rescued Sampler
Rescued cross stitch sampler from Value Village. Matted and framed but when I tore off the backing paper to see if a name was on it, I discovered a dreadful framing job. Someone had spray glued a thin piece of acidic foam on a matboard then used masking tape on every edge of fabric. At least ten years of decomposition had stained the fabric and left gummy deposits. I used mineral spirits and Dawn to clean it and after several washings, it came clean. What a shame to treat someone's work this way. Please take the time to learn how to correctly mount your needlework and please stitch or use a permanent pen to put your name on your work. 7½" by 11". Nov. 2012.