Cross Stitch/Aida count

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Expert: Angela - 1/3/2010


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My son bought me a cross stitch chart for Christmas and it is 28 count.  At the moment I am stitching on 18 count which I find quite small.  Do you have any tips on how I can stitch on 28 count.  It's a beautiful chart but I am not looking forward to stitching on 28 count.

Thank you

Regards

Lily

Answer
Hello, Lily :)

Stitching onto 28 count evenweave fabric is extremely simple.  You will need to stitch just a bit slower, though, so that you don't put the needle in the wrong hole.  Here is a website to show you how it's done:

http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/counted-cross-stitch.html

You can also use 14 count Aida, which is a bit larger than 18 count, as well.  If you stitched your design onto 14 count, it should equal to about the same size as it would if you stitched it onto 28 count.

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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