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We have a tapestry, given to us about 30 years ago. Quite small, hangs in one of the bedrooms. Got a fabric backing.

I like it, Grumpy doesn't

I vacuum it every now and then, but it's getting to smell a little musty.

Can I wash it? In a small amount of tepid water, with a small amount of washing powder?

This website suggests woolite.

http://www.millefleurstapestries.com/en ... a-tapestry

Can't get that Molly, not here, but I'll see if I can something similar.

Thank you

As it says dry cleaning, think I'll take it down to the shop in the village

If you have it drycleaned the colours will probably fade
I personally would hand wash in Luke warm water and dry flat iron on on the wrong side
It's a risk

Okay, Saundra, that, to be honest ,was my first thought, just wash it very carefully.

Thanks xx

And it turned out fine

Washed very carefully in cool water, rinsed a few times and hung it out yesterday - no sun, so that was good.

Grumpy will be hanging it back yp later

Oh that's good!! I would have said the same, if I'd seen this post before Saundra suggested it - definitely a delicate wash in cool water rather than dry cleaning

Really glad it turned out well

Oh good, I'm glad - it would have been a pity if it had been ruined

Still pongs a bit though not as bad, and himself can't smell it, so that's okay