Calling on the village linen experts!

**MJsLady** · 08-03-2003, 09:53 PM

I found this old table cloth at a yard sale for .25c
it has the perfect design for my kitchen! I have 2 small windows above my sink that i want to make valances for.
This cloth is big enough to make a valance for both. It is hand embrodered. i would not think of cutting it up but it has spot that need repair and there is no wasy i know of to fix it. Plus I don't have a small square table.
Now, how can I fix it so when i cut it in 2 the hand embrodery doesn't come out, can I put glue on the back or something?

**MJsLady** · 08-03-2003, 09:58 PM

here is another shot

**sunshine** · 08-03-2003, 10:18 PM

There is a product called "Fray Check" that should work better than glue.

**dolphin** · 08-03-2003, 10:30 PM

I was just going to say to run a couple of stictches across where you are going to cut it and then cut in between the stitiches. The fray check sounds better though.

**mrscornbread** · 08-03-2003, 11:14 PM

Even some dabs of hot glue very lightly where you cut could help, but I would use a toothpick or something like that to dab it on.

**PrairieRose** · 08-04-2003, 06:50 PM

I agree with the other girls but if you have a machine just a couple of over and back (forward and back) with the machine should lock in the embroidery. Looks very neat.