Washing Instructions - After stitching, hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild liquid soap. Rinse in cold water. Let dry flat.

Helpful Hint Regarding Dark Fabric Colors - As with most dark fabrics of any type, Charles Craft aida cloth may "bleed" and discolor the water when washed. For our 100% cotton fabrics, we recommend hand washing in cool water with a small amount (1/2 teaspoon) mild liquid soap. After washing, rinse in cold water and roll in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
 
If the water has been discolored from the fabric, change the water and rinse again until water is clear. If handled in this manner, the color will not "bleed" onto floss and you will have a beautiful cross stitch project ready to finish. To complete your project, iron face down on clean dry white terry towel. Press until the piece is dry. Do not press if floss color has been stained - continue to soak in cool water until color has been removed.