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| Will it work? | 11/23/2009 | Angela |
Q: I recently picked up the PCstich software so I could do a picture for my girlfriend (an album cover ...
A: John It will work, however, you need to keep in mind that the area may be smaller than what you're ...
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| CrossStitch Afghan | 11/23/2009 | Kris |
Q: I was cross-stitching an alphabet pattern on an afghan. Do I need to line it when I am finished or ...
A: You do not have to line the back of the afghan. Just try to make it as neat as possible and remember ...
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| Making a pattern | 11/23/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am wanting to cross-stitch my son and daughter-in-laws wedding vows on 14 Aida cloth. How can I ...
A: Ann :) To create a wedding pattern, I would suggest using either PC Stitch, or Pattern Maker. You ...
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| Using Lugana evenweave for pillows | 11/20/2009 | Angela |
Q: Do you recommend using Lugana evenweave for pillow designs?
A: Deb I haven't used Lugana very much, so am not familiar with the material's elasticity. I would ...
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| changing size of pattern | 11/19/2009 | Angela |
Q: I recently purchased a pattern which measures 13w x 20.5h inches on Evenweave 25 count. ...
A: Ron Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with measurement changes if you stitch a design on a different ...
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| convert from 28ct to 14ct | 11/17/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern for a Christmas stocking that calls for 28 ct Jobelan. The finished size is ...
A: Carol From what I understand with 14 count Aida, there is 10 squares per 1". Since the original ...
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| Cross stitch | 11/17/2009 | Angela |
Q: can u tell me it is better to stitch over 2 fabric threads or 1 on a 18 count aida? the pattern that ...
A: Irina I've never stitched over 2 fabric threads when stitching on 18 count Aida as I've always ...
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| convert from 28ct to 18ct | 11/17/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern for a Christmas stocking that calls for 28 ct Jobelan. The finished size is ...
A: Carol Yes, you can use 14 count Aida instead of the Jobelan, but I would suggest using a minimum of ...
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| #14 Vinyl Weave Aida | 11/13/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am working on a project that calls to use #14 Vinyl Weave Aida. How many strands of floss do I ...
A: Rachel You can try using 3 strands and see if that covers the material well enough to give you the ...
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| how to transfer a cross stitch design | 11/11/2009 | Angela |
Q: I created a very simple cross stitch design of a reindeer. I want to stitch it several times on ...
A: Peggy You don't get the design onto the waste canvas (ie. print it). Instead, you simply stitch ...
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| how to transfer a cross stitch design | 11/11/2009 | Angela |
Q: I created a very simple cross stitch design of a reindeer. I want to stitch it several times on ...
A: Peggy I would suggest using waste canvas, which is like the Aida cloth, but you actually stitch on ...
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| cross stitch patterns | 11/11/2009 | Angela |
Q: Do you know if there is a pattern for Dallas Cowboys? we would like to make a stocking with that on ...
A: Nancy I did a search on Ebay for Dallas Cowboys cross stitch, and this is what I came up with: ...
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| what to do with finished projects | 11/9/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have several completed cross stitch projects. I frame each project as I finish it, then I try to ...
A: Jolene :) If you have a sewing machine, you could always make them into quilts, or send them to ...
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| 25c Lugana Fabric | 11/5/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am just about to undertake a Scott Gustafson design, "Advice from a Caterpillar". I was advised ...
A: Dawn :) You can try stitching a small sample (a couple of rows of 5 stitches) in a corner both ...
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| Linen/Aida | 10/28/2009 | Angela |
Q: I haven't done cross stitch for years and have recently seen some beautiful pieces that have ...
A: Alia :) You can do the pattern on Aida, if you'd like. :) The linen is what the original project ...
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| handanger with cross stitch | 10/27/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am a beginner at hardanger, but not cross stitch and I have a hardanger pattern with counted cross ...
A: Caryn I, too, am an extreme beginner at hardanger, and am about to take a course on it, in fact. ...
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| vinyl aida cloth | 10/25/2009 | Kris |
Q: My elderly mother uses vinyl aida cloth for her small projects. She thinks it may have been a ...
A: Joanie, I have not seen vinyl aida in quite awhile. I can recommend a couple of places to look. ...
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| cross stitch fabric and color | 10/24/2009 | Kris |
Q: First I am looking for Lugana flesh-toned 25-ct cross stitch cloth for cross stitching faces on ...
A: Pat, I am not sure what other color to use - maybe Apricot. Have you tried using an online store to ...
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| Over One Linen | 10/23/2009 | Angela |
Q: I'm a first time linen user and have a question about it. I know that generally you use the over two ...
A: Paneet :) Yes, you can stitch over 1 thread, but try stitching with 1 strand of floss, and if that ...
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| aida cloth | 10/21/2009 | Kris |
Q: My pattern calls for using 30 ct linen, but I would like to convert it to aida, so what count aida ...
A: I will be happy to help you with your question. When you stitch on linen, you usually use a ...
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| Using Linen | 10/15/2009 | Kris |
Q: I am a first time Linen user and I am a bit confused. Firstly, I am using 28 count and 2 strands of ...
A: Jane, First let me say that the only stupid questions are unasked ones! Now for your totally ...
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| Laguna to Aida conversion | 10/8/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern, finished size 14x21, that is supposed to be stitched over ONE fabric thread on 25 ...
A: Beth As your finished size is 14x21 (I'm guessing that this is in inches), simply cut your fabric ...
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| 32 Count Linen | 10/7/2009 | Angela |
Q: I'm beginning a project that is to be stitched on 32 ct. linen. The pattern didn't specify if it ...
A: Dorothy :) The normal amount of strands when stitching on 32 ct. linen is 2. I'm also stitching a ...
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| pattern of a teen age girl soccer player | 9/30/2009 | Kris |
Q: I can't find a pattern of a teenage girl soccer player. Can you help. Thank you.
A: Alice - I think I might be able to help. I think Stoney Creek Designs or Pegasus Designs might have ...
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| size | 9/28/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern thats 18" BY 25" stitched on 25 ct. linen...how can I change it to 18 ct. ...
A: Alice :) You don't need to change anything. Simply stitch the design onto the 18 count Aida ...
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| converting amount of floss needed from 14ct to 16ct | 9/27/2009 | Angela |
Q: I'm about to start a project on belfast 32ct linen, but the amount of floss needed that the chart ...
A: Eva I'm not quite sure if I understand your question fully. The only thing that I can suggest to ...
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| Cross stictch fabric | 9/26/2009 | Kris |
Q: What does 32 count mean (for irish linen fabric). I have a lot of different linen and aida fabric ...
A: Anna- Hi there! The different counts refer to how many squares per inch there are in the fabric. ...
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| changing aida cloths size | 9/25/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern that calls to 28 count aida cloth and would like to do it on maybe 14 count or 18 ...
A: Sarah :) I've never heard of 28 count Aida. Only 28 count evenweave fabric. However, you can ...
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| personalizing at bottom of cross-stitch | 9/24/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have just completed cross stitch a graduation piece for my grandchild and I would like to put ...
A: Diann :) I would suggest backstitching it, and use the initials and the date (or year). Backstitch ...
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| Pattern Question | 9/23/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am new to doing patterns from a book. Right next to the patterns themselves are two numbers, for ...
A: Amber :) The 32w x 32h means that the design size will be 32 inches wide by 32 inches high. You ...
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| Cross stitch for corners | 9/22/2009 | Angela |
Q: Can I use a regular cross stitch design on an angle for a corner or would the design need to be ...
A: Donna :) Yes, you can. :) If this teapot design is a border for a fingertip towel, you may need to ...
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| cross stitch | 9/19/2009 | Kris |
Q: I love doing cross stitch. After I done it for awhile I start getting this pain in my shoulder. The ...
A: Debbie - I wish I could help! I too have neck and shoulder pain when I stitch. Or I did. I bought a ...
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| I just found out... | 9/15/2009 | Angela |
Q: My last question was about converting Lugana fabric to Aida cloth. But I looked at the actual ...
A: Laura :) Hehehe Well, I just answered your question in my post to you this morning. It will ...
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| Converting Lugana fabric to Aida cloth | 9/15/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a Lugana fabric pattern at 25count and it measures 14" W by 10 7/8" H. How do I convert to ...
A: Laura You would normally use 2 strands of floss for the 18 count Aida, and you can use either 1 or ...
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| Converting sizes of aida cloth | 9/15/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a pattern that calls for 14 count aida cloth measuring 16.5" by 13.5" upon completion. Is ...
A: Aimee :) The pattern that you have chosen will end up being 16.5 x 13.5 when it's completed. You ...
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| lugana vs aida | 9/14/2009 | Angela |
Q: I have a project that calls for 25 ct lugana. I have never worked with this fabric before. If I ...
A: Vickie :) Lugana fabric is an evenweave fabric. You typically stitch a design over 2 of the fabric ...
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| convet 28-count evenweave to 14 count aida | 9/13/2009 | Kris |
Q: I have found the perfect pattern for my mums birthday (in 2.5wk) The pattern is on 28count evenweave ...
A: Sarah, First let me apologize for taking so long to get back to you. We had an unexpected death in ...
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| centering a piece | 9/3/2009 | Angela |
Q: I am currently stitching a receiving blanket for my soon tobe here niece(Nov). I would like to put ...
A: Lisa I'm not sure if the material that you'll be stitching on is an Aida-type material, or what. ...
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| Delica beed numbers and floss numbers | 8/31/2009 | Angela |
Q: Is there a chart to convert embroidery floss numbers, (DMC or Anchor) into Delica bead numbers? ...
A: Kathy Not that I'm aware of. I know of a conversion chart from DMC to Anchor and vice versa. I ...
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| 32 ct Laguana | 8/28/2009 | Kris |
Q: I am getting ready to stitch Crystal Symphony by Nora Corbet on 32 ct laguana. Would it look best to ...
A: Judy, What a beautiful piece! On 32 count I would use 2 strands over 2 if I was working on linen. ...
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