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Expert: Angela - 7/27/2010


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Hi
I have purchased a crosstitch sampler kit, which includes a piece of evenweave fabric.
The fabric is huge! And the kit does not indicate how big the finished project will be only that it is 284 x 300 stitch count. Short of counting the stitches out on the fabric can you tell me how big it will be when completed!

Thank you,
Marijke

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Hello, Marijke

My apologies for not getting back to you sooner.

As I don't know the evenweave's count (ie. 28, 30, 32, etc.), I am guessing that your finished picture by itself is 22"Wx21"H.  You'll need to add 4-6" of fabric to the pattern size, meaning the fabric will need to be cut a minimum of 26"x25".

I hope that helps.

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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