Expert: Angela - 1/7/2010

Question
Hi there, I have a cross stitch project which I want to start, the design was originally done on 18ct Aida fabric finished size 19.5" x 41.1" I wish to know if I can successfully stitch this on 25 ct evenweave to bring it out to the same size & how much fabric I will need. Failing this, what count evenweave would I be better using?  

Answer
Hello, Joan :)

As this project was stitched onto 18 count Aida, the only thing that I could suggest is stitching it on 36 count Edinborough Linen.  You can stitch this over 2 fabric threads using 2 strands of floss.  Here is a website that has this linen:

http://www.123stitch.com/cgi-perl/fabric/linen_edinborough_fabric.pl

I'm not sure if it'll come out exactly the same size.  I came up with 36 by taking the 18 from the Aida, and doubled it to come up with the 36 count linen.  You will need a fabric piece of 26x48, which will give you a 6" margin all around for framing, pillow making or what have you.

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

Sincerely,

Angela :)