Friday, October 14, 2011

Cleaning Thrifted Crewelwork

I love crewel work. I love the idea that it's vintage AND handmade! I found a great piece while thrifting but it was dirty, dirty, dirty. I had hopes that I could clean it so I bought it and set about restoring it.



I carefully removed it from its cardboard backing by pulling out the staples with pliers. I then filled up a small tub in my kitchen sink and carefully handwashed the piece with Woolite. I let it air dry and VOILA!



A happy new-looking piece of crewel work! Here it is in our home (with the chair I transformed by emoving the skirt).



There is just something so happy about colorful crewel work, don't you think??
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2 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 14, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    amazing! the difference after it's cleaned.
    I'm off to a fun filled morning, and an afternoon of work, work, work!
    lyb
    mom

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  2. Heather JoyOctober 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    beautiful! Love it! These have always caught my eye too but I haven't purchased one yet. Next time I see a good one, I'll snatch it up! ;)

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