Expert: Angela - 1/29/2010

Question
Using the recommended 14 Aida on a pattern, my finished product does not fit the special frame that I purchased which was shown on the model in the pattern book.  The back of the towel bar frame is not big enough to show the whole finished product (outside edge has a border).  The pattern is 154L x 114W. The back opening of the frame measures 10-1/8L x 8-1/8W.  But the picture needs approximately 1/2 inch outside the picture's border.  If I convert from 14 count to 16 count Aida, would this solve the problem?  I would still like to be able to the towel bar frame.

Answer
Hello, Esther

It may solve the problem, and it would make your design 9 3/8Lx7 1/8W, then you would need a 1/2 inch margin all around.  If that doesn't work, then try stitching the design onto 18 count, which would make your design 8 1/2Lx 6 5/16W, with an additional 1/2 inch on top of that that you need.

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

Sincerely,

Angela :)