AboutAngela Expertise I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt.
I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric,
preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida
cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other
questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer
within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)
Question I'm new to cross stitching and really start enjoying it. My question is when 14
ct aida calls for two strands, should I fold one or two strands through the
needle eye? If two, then I'm using four strands instead of two. Am I right?
Thank you. Linda
Answer Hello, Linda :)
Welcome to cross stitching! You'll enjoy it, and the only limit to it is your imagination. :)
I normally use 2 strands of floss when stitching onto Aida. Do not fold the floss. Instead, stick the ends of the strands through the needle's eye, and just let some of it hand on the other side. Here are a couple of links that will help you get started.
