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Expert: Angela - 2/26/2008


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Hi--I bought a counted cross stitch kit with 28 count evenweave cloth which is too small for me to work with for any length of time.  How could I convert this 9" x 12" finished size on the 28 count to an 18 count Aida fabric?  What size would I need of the 18 count?  Thanks for your help--Libby

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Hello, Libby :)

You can stitch any design onto any fabric.  All you need to remember is to add an additional 3" to the design size to ensure that your design will fit onto the desired fabric that you'll be stitching it on.  For instance, as your design is 9"x12", you'll need to cut the fabric 12"x15" MINIMUM so that you don't run out of fabric as you're stitching.

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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