Question about aida fabric

Because of the difficulty I have counting stitches, I'm loathe to buy oh so
beautiful and expensive linen for my experiments in counted stitching. Instead,
I've been using inexpensive aida bought at craft megastores with 40% off
coupons. I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after
periods of stiching. Is there something in/on the aida that could cause this?
Would washing the cloth first alleviate the problem?

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I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after
periods of stiching.

You might be allergic to the sizing in the fabric, the stuff that makes it
stiff. Washing will remove a lot of it, but will make the fabric softer. I'd
try it and see if your hands feel better.

Sara


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On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:54:00 -0500, anne wrote:

Because of the difficulty I have counting stitches, I'm loathe to buy oh so
beautiful and expensive linen for my experiments in counted stitching. Instead,
I've been using inexpensive aida bought at craft megastores with 40% off
coupons. I've noticed that the skin on my hands gets dry and flakey after
periods of stiching. Is there something in/on the aida that could cause this?
Would washing the cloth first alleviate the problem?
I *always* wash any fabric I use, whether it's for XS or quilt piecing
or clothing construction. Among the chemicals used in processing
fabrics are such delights as formaldehyde. Yes, it is very possible
you're acquiring a contact-dermatitis with unwashed fabrics. And I
mean *wash,* with detergent, to completely remove the
processing/manufacturing chemicals. Rinsing won't achieve the same
end.
Darla
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Darla said
I *always* wash any fabric I use, whether it's for XS or quilt piecing
or clothing construction. Among the chemicals used in processing
fabrics are such delights as formaldehyde. Yes, it is very possible
you're acquiring a contact-dermatitis with unwashed fabrics. And I
mean *wash,* with detergent, to completely remove the
processing/manufacturing chemicals. Rinsing won't achieve the same
end.

When I was sewing, I always washed the fabric first. If I ever buy another
piece of aida, I'll throw it in the washer.

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Does sitting in a bathrobe count?

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On Sun, 5 Dec 2004 10:55:02 -0500, anne wrote:

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Does sitting in a bathrobe count?
Not if you want to email me! ;-
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