Cross Stitch/Black Aida

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Expert: Angela - 3/17/2008


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I'm doing my first custom creation and I plan on using black aida cloth.  Will I need to make any adjustments on thread count to compensate for the darker background color?

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Hello, Shawn

It all depends on whether you'll be stitching on 18 or 14 count black Aida.  I'm not sure if that color comes in 18 count, though, and if it does, then use 2 strands.  However, if you'll be stitching on 14 count, use 2-3 strands, depending on how much coverage you want.

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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