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I have a pattern I am ready to start on and it states since the pattern is so large and has so many stitches it would be best to start it at the upper left hand corner instead of the middle. I am doing this on 14 ct Aida and I am not sure how to count to find out where to start it in the left hand corner as I have always started pieces in the middle before. Thank you for your help.
Hello, Sue
I would seriously recommend starting this project in the center of the fabric. If you started it in a corner, the chances of the project not being centered as you're stitching, or when you've completed it, would be greater. I've never started a project in a corner.
Your pattern should have arrows to mark the center, especially if it's printed on card stock, and you have several pages to stitch. I'm doing a pattern right now that has 6 pages, and there are arrows on one of the pages to mark the center.
I hope that helps. Good luck, and happy stitching! :)
Sincerely,
Angela
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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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