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Expert: Angela - 12/4/2008


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Years ago I used a counted cross stitch kit to make an advent calendar.  The individual day markers were made on a special type of material, like aida cloth but in a paper product.  The individual ornaments were cut our and then hung on the calendar. I need to make more of these but can't seem to find the right type of aida to use. Any suggestions

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Hello, Linda

You could try 14 count plastic canvas, which can be found in Hobby Lobby, Michaels, OR MAYBE even Walmart, IF they still carry that stuff.  I know that Walmart had done away with their cross stitching items, including floss some time ago.  The plastic is sturdy, and you can use a thin wire to hang your ornaments up. :)

I hope that helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching!

Sincerely,

Angela

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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. :)

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