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Expert: Angela - 9/27/2009


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Hi,

I'm about to start a project on belfast 32ct linen, but the amount of floss needed that the chart suggests is 14m for aida 14ct. I understand that 32ct linen is like 16ct aida, will this markedly change the amount of this colour needed, or is the difference minimal?  

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Hello, Eva

I'm not quite sure if I understand your question fully.  The only thing that I can suggest to you is simply start your project, and purchase more floss as needed.  I would stitch the design using 2 strands of the floss.  If you don't like the look of the 2 strands, then try 3 strands and see if that covers the fabric better.  Sometimes, you'll find that when you stitch with 2 strands, you may not run out of floss at all.

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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