Care & Display

Caring for your textile art

Your textile art may arrive with light creasing, particularly after long-distance shipping. This is normal and can be gently smoothed with an iron on the cotton setting.

Use a clean iron plate and deionised water in the steam tank to help prevent water marks. Iron the back first, then gently press the front. Use minimal pressure around the edges, hanging sleeve and label.

Cotton fabrics naturally collect dust and lint, so regularly clean the surface with a lint roller or soft lint brush. Handle your piece gently, taking extra care around the edges, hanging sleeve and label.

Do not machine wash. Washing can cause shrinkage and colour bleeding. Instead, spot clean stains as follows:

  1. Lightly mist the affected area with deionised water.

  2. Gently dab with a clean microfibre cloth.

  3. For stubborn stains, apply a small amount of mild detergent.

  4. Lightly spray with deionised water to rinse, then dab dry.

  5. Repeat if necessary.

After cleaning, gently press the area with a clean towel to absorb excess moisture. Allow your textile to air dry flat on a clean towel or on a clean line. Do not tumble dry, as heat can shrink the fabric and weaken the threads.

Displaying your textile art

Follow these four simple steps to display your textile art using a wooden dowel and the hanging sleeve on the back of your piece. This creates a secure, understated finish that lets your artwork take centre stage.

1. Prepare your materials

You'll need a wooden dowel, a saw, sandpaper, a hammer, one or two nails, and a tape measure.

I use 10 mm beech dowels, available from hardware stores or Amazon. You can purchase a full-length dowel and cut it to size yourself, or ask your local hardware store to cut it for you.

2. Measure and prepare the dowel

Measure the width of your textile and mark the required length on the dowel with a pencil. Carefully cut it to size using a saw.

Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper so the dowel slides easily through the hanging sleeve and sits neatly against the wall.

3. Prepare your textile

If needed, gently press your artwork to remove any creases. If using steam, I recommend deionised water to help prevent water marks.

Use a lint roller to remove any dust, then carefully slide the dowel through the hanging sleeve on the back of your textile.

4. Hang your textile art

Choose a suitable position for your piece, ideally away from direct sunlight to help prevent fading over time.

Mark the position on the wall. Smaller textiles can usually be supported by a single nail, while larger pieces are best hung using two. Use a spirit level to ensure the nails are aligned before carefully hammering them into place.

Finally, rest the dowel securely on the nail or nails and adjust your textile so it hangs evenly.