by Becky Stinson
When stitching out very lacy free-standing-lace (FSL) I’ve found that
washing out the water soluble stabilizer (WSS) can be very tricky.
My idea is to use my Teflon coated splatter screen. I simply lay my
FSL pieces on the screen and let the water slowly run over them. When
finished, I lift the splatter screen and rub the dish towel underneath
to absorb excess water then place the screen with the FSL pieces on it
atop the floor register to dry.
Voila! 10 minutes later and my project is dry. The project may stick,
but only slightly as compared to other methods.
Note: Be sure and use only Teflon coated splatter screens, as other
types might rust (which could transfer to your embroidery).
WHOA! Love FSL and did not know there was such a thing as a Teflon-coated splatter screen! Thanks for that info!
What a fantastic idea! I have been playing with this stuff for two years and am still amazed at the fact that I learn something new almost every day. Thanks for sharing!
This sounds quick and easy to do. I like the idea of drying the lace on the splatter screen.
The Teflon idea is the greatest! Thanks for sharing…it sure makes it much easier and quicker. Merry Christmas!
What would also work great for things like these is a plastic canvas piece. I use those to wash out solution from my screen printing screens, I imagine they would work great for FSL projects, too (and a lot cheaper than a Teflon splatter shield)
Would this fsl suggestion by Becky Stinson also work to use a Teflon pressing sheet?
What is a spatter screen?? In the south we do not have floor vents–wish we did. Sounds likd a great idea.
Very clever, thanks. If I know this before doing all the applique butterflies for Christmas gifts! But it is never late to learn.-Acelia, Orlando, Florida
Neat Idea! A hair dryer would work for those of us who don’t have heater vents>
I made FSL ornaments the other day (before I read this), I dropped the ornaments in a glass bowl and poured boiling water on them, gently stirred with a fork then blotted with a towel then dryed with the iron. They came out beautifully. Oh, I live in the south and have floor vents all over my home; puppies would carry off the FSL, not a good idea for me.
Where would I purchase the Teflon coated splatter screen?
[editor's note: Most department stores and many food stores would carry them.
rob
editor]
Love the idea, and the suggestion from Susanne to use a plastic canvas piece. I have lots of those.
for those of us from the south, TEXAS here, you can buy a splatter screen from any house wares department. They are relatively cheep. We in the south use them for frying our bacon… LOL Just buy one for your sewing room, mark it like you do your sewing notions
ie “keep your hands off my embroidery scissors”
he he (^:^)
You can get the splatter screens from Walmart for about $10, and there used for frying anything that will splatter greese all over its a great idea to keep your stove clean while cooking. Also my embroidery scissors are only one pair the family can’t and won’t touch I also cut hair so my family always asks is this one ok to use before touching a scissors in my house. Hehe
Bre
By the way what a great tip, thanks.
Bre
I didn’t know that they had teflon spatter screens. Mine are metal! I use them for frying bacon, fried potatoes, or fish. For small projects, I place the free standing lace in between fabric nylon tulle and hoop them in an wooden embroidery hoop. You can hold this under the faucet while running warm water over the fsl to remove the water soluble. While they are drying, the tulle will keep them flat.
teflon solution (gel form) is posibble. if it is posible i need the details