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Expert: Angela - 12/29/2009


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I am several weeks into my first "big" cross stitch project (12 x 16), and just realized that I started stitching with the cloth vertical instead of horizontal. I have measured and it looks like I will run out of fabric on the sides. Is there a way to add additional aida fabric to the sides? I thought about perhaps backstitching an additional 3- or 4-inch strip onto each side with a plain white thread. Is that advisable? I am so far into this project that I would be heartbroken if I couldn't salvage it. Thanks so much for your help.  

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Hello, Aaron

Unfortunately, I don't know if what you're suggesting can be done.  When you wash it, it may come undone.  I've never had to stitch an additional piece of fabric onto the piece that I'm working on before, so I don't have a good answer for you on that subject.

The only thing that I can suggest is to either frog it (rip out the stitches), and restart it in the center, or restart a new fresh piece of fabric.

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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