Cross Stitch/Aida Cloth

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Expert: Angela - 7/10/2008


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HI, I have a wedding sampler that I want to make. It calls for using 14 ct. but I would like use 11 pt to make the design larger. I can only find 11 pt in ecru or white. Can I dye aida cloth to the color I need which is beige/tan?

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Hello, Patt :)

Certainly, you can dye the fabric.  Some people have actually tea dyed it, although I have never tried that technique, myself.

Here's a website that I'm sure that you'll find what you're looking for in 11 count beige Aida.  They sell 3 different sizes:  18"x21", 21"x36", and 43"x36".

http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-bin/fabric.pl

I hope this helps you with your project.  I've purchased from them many times, and they're wonderful to work with. :)

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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