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Expert: Angela - 11/13/2009


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I am working on a project that calls to use #14 Vinyl Weave Aida. How many strands of floss do I use? I tried with 2 and it doesn't look thick enough. Should I use 3 or 4? Thank you for your help!

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Hello, Rachel

You can try using 3 strands and see if that covers the material well enough to give you the desired effect.  Also, try stitching a small section using 4 strands and see if that gives you the kind of coverage that you're looking for.  Just remember, the more strands you use, the puffier the stitches will become.  So, if you're looking for a flatter look in the stitches, then you'll need to use less strands.

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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