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Expert: Kris - 4/17/2009


Question
Is Aida cloth, which has 8 squares per inch, better than that which has say 16 square per inch? If so, does the design appear bigger on the 8 squares per inch cloth? I am a bit confused :)

Answer
Hi there!

Aida cloth comes in many different sizes. A design stitched on 8 count will be twice the size of something stitched on 16 count. What size you use is based on your preference. The most typically used size is 14 count.

I hope I was helpful!

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Kris

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I can answer questions about cross stitch, pulled threads and some hardanger including questions about fabric, fibers, techniques, and speciality stitches. I can also answer questions about pattern location and designer searches.

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I have been stitching for over 35 years now. I have been judging the cross stitch at the State Fair for almost 10 years. I love to stitch!

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I was a member of Embrodier's Guild of America. I completed several classes in cross-stitch.

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