Cross Stitch/question on stitch size etc.
Expert: Vinette de Phillipe - 11/2/2008
QuestionI just purchased a Bucilla kit that is done on 28 count ivory weave evenweave (100% cotton) fabric. The stitch size on the kit says 14" x 14" I have never stitched on anything other than 14 count aida cloth. Can you tell me how to proceed with stitching this kit (the squares are extremely tiny, or can I convert this to 14 count aida cloth? If I am reading the kit correctly, the finished size would be 35.6cm x 35.6cm.
AnswerHI Rosalie,
I found this site, which is for beginners, but has some info on working on evenweave cloth.
I would check your pattern carefully to see threads to stitch over.
If it states 2 then your pattern will come out to the 14 x 14 size.
If over one thread, most likely your pattern will be 28 x 28.
http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/learntostitch.htm
vinette