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Expert: Angela - 9/25/2009


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I have a pattern that calls to 28 count aida cloth and would like to do it on maybe 14 count or 18 count aida cloth. the design is 168 stitches across and 222 stitches long. how big of piece of aida cloth would i need? any recommendations? would appreciate it. thanks

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Hello, Sarah :)

I've never heard of 28 count Aida.  Only 28 count evenweave fabric.  However, you can stitch it on either 18 or 14 or even 16 count Aida if you'd like.  You said that the design size is 168x222 in stitches.  Keep in mind that there are 10 stitches to an inch of fabric.  With that being said, you would need to cut your fabric 6" more than the design size to allow extra fabric for framing.  Your fabric size would need to be 22.8"x28.2" (or rounded up to 23"x29").

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

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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