When you stitch, the natural oils on your hands transfer to the fabric. That's why it is important to wash your cross stitch and hand embroidery projects before framing, even if the piece looks clean. Oils that you can't immediately see can become stains over time. Washing is also an easy way to get out stubborn crease
Washing removes oil and grime and is an important step to finishing your cross stitch.
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