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Expert: Angela - 8/9/2010


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Ihave recently received a crossstitch pattern and it calls for 25 count dublin linen. I would much rather use white
aida what count can i use ?
Thank you.

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Hello, Elaine

You can use 14 count Aida, if you'd like, or 18 count. It would depend on how small or large you would like your picture to be.  When cutting your fabric, be sure to add at least 4" to the design size.  For instance, if your finished design size is 5"x7", you'll need to cut the fabric 9"x15" to ensure that the picture will fit squarely on the fabric.  The extra margin of fabric will also allow for framing, or pillow making, or what have you.

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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