AboutAngela Expertise 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. :)
Question I have a cross stitch pattern that say the stitch count is 73"high x 53" wide. What will the finished size be and how much Aida cloth do I buy?
Answer Hello, Shirley
What I'd like to know is if the pattern is actually 73"x53", or if it's 7.3"x5.3".
There's approximately 10 stitches to 1" in 14 count Aida. So, if you're pattern is 73"x53", you'll need about 79"x59", allowing an extra 6" margin for the pattern to fit centered.
If the pattern is 7.3"x5.3", then you'll need 13.3"x11.3" of fabric.
I hope that helps. Good luck, and happy stitching! :)
