Expert: Angela - 12/28/2009

Question
 I have not crossed stitched since 1992. I have forgotten how to tell what size project will be when finished.  I notice now the product informs   you of finished size.
 Unfortunately I have very old patterns that do not do this.
Eample;  chart is blocked with  10 blocks per square inch and was done on 4"x4"  piece of 40 count silk gause. I will be trying to put this design on napkins  will the size also be  just 4"x4".
So I guess my question is how do you figure project  finished size by stich count on different material ( cloth,14 count aida, 11 count aida)
Thank you for your help  

Answer
Hello, Nancy

It would depend on the material that the napkins are made of.  If the napkins are made from a 14 count Aida type, then the design might be 4"x4".  With 14 count Aida, I think the amount of stitches is 10 per inch.  With 18 count, it's 18 per inch, etc.

I hope that helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)