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Question
Is there a particular way that Aida should be oriented? If I have a design that is 22 x 17. Can I use a piece of Aida that is 20 x 30 and turn it sideways?
Debra,
Aida is the same both ways, so no particular way it should be turned. It will be fine to work this project on. But be very careful with the placement, you will only have about an inch and half on each side of the 17 inches. I try to cut my piece of fabric so that I have at least 2 inches on each side (or 4 inches larger then the design size - so 22 x 17 I could cut 26 x 21).
Happy Stitching!
Kris
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Kris
Expertise
I can answer questions about cross stitch, pulled threads and some hardanger including questions about fabric, fibers, techniques, and speciality stitches. I can also answer questions about pattern location and designer searches.
Experience
I have been stitching for over 35 years now. I have been judging the cross stitch at the State Fair for almost 10 years. I love to stitch!
Education/Credentials
I was a member of Embrodier's Guild of America. I completed several classes in cross-stitch.
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