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 would like to change a design from 14 count to 18 count and am wondering if I should continue to use 2 strands of floss. It seems rather heavy but there are 2 or 3 blended colors in the pattern that I could not do with a single thread
Answer Hello, Marlene :)
Yes, you can use 2 strands with 18 count Aida. Using a single strand of floss for 18 count wouldn't have the desired coverage.
I'm currently stitching a Stoney Creek pattern where there is some tweeding involved (meaning 1 strand each of 2 colors). This is being stitched on 14 count, and I'm using 2 strands of floss.
I hope that helps you. Good luck, and happy stitching! :)
