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Expert: Angela - 1/5/2009


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I bought a beautiful Plaid Bucilla counted Cross stitch.  It is to be stitched on 28 count Evenweave(100% cotton)
My question I have read on how to cross stitch it with the stitched over two threads.  Now with the writing that is in the picture do I still use that method as well.  I have tried to look under a magnifying glass at the picture but it is too small to see.  Would you know what I would do for that?

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Hello, Stacey

To stitch onto 28 count evenweave fabric, you would stitch over 2 fabric threads using 2 threads of floss.  Unless you would want your project stitched like petite point, then you'll be stitching using either 1 or 2 strands of floss over 1 strand of the fabric.

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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