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Expert: Angela - 2/3/2010


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hi
i am a student, i just want to know that how to find count of a piece of  cloth. i want to know about the formula by which i can find count. please reply.

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Hello, Karan

There are 14 stitches to an inch with 14 count Aida, 16 stitches to an inch with 16 count Aida, and 18 stitches to an inch with 18 count Aida.  The same thing goes with evenweave fabrics.  Just remember that the count number of fabric is the number of how many stitches to an inch.

I hope that helps.

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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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