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Expert: Angela - 3/15/2008


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I have purchased a kit for 18-count cross-stitch picture and I want to change it to 14-count .. My question is will I have enough embroidery floss in the kit to do this.. I have purchased the 14-count aida cloth already.

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Hello, Deb :0

Typically, the kits that have the floss already in it are slotted to have enough floss for that particular fabric.  Certain kits have codes that you can use to determine the color code of DMC or Anchor floss.  You may be able to go to the manufacturer's website and look for that conversion chart for that kit's code numbers.  I'm not sure what kit you've purchased, and who it's made by, otherwise I might be able to tell you the conversion chart for it.

For example:  If you've purchased a kit by Dimensions, you can get the code conversion for DMC from this website:

http://www.cyberstitchers.com/StitchingTools/ConversionIndexes.asp?view=Dimensio...

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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