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Expert: Angela - 5/7/2010


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Hi,

I have been doing cross stitch since I was about 8 on and off and now I am in my mid 20's. Anyway, just some advice really.... I have been doing 16 count on Aida and wanted to move on to the next stage as it were....is that 18 count? Is there much difference. I want to do a picture that has more detail/finer stitches. What would you suggest?

Thanks

Jenny

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Hello, Jenny

18 count Aida is smaller than 16 count.  14 count Aida is larger than 16 count, and much larger than 18 count.  This would depend on the size of the picture once it is completed.  If your pattern has a fabric count located anywhere on, or near the graphed pattern itself, this should tell you the size of the picture on whatever size fabric that you choose.  Most, if not all, patterns have different sized fabrics and what the finished design size would be once completed.

I hope that makes sense.  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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