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dmanister

The color ran on crewel linen fabric

dmanister
9 years ago

I have an expensive white linen with dark blue wool crewel. When I steam ironed it the blue color ran. I tried peroxide and q-tip but the liquid pushed the stain farther. Any suggestions? Thanks, Diana

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