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Expert: Angela - 12/2/2007


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I bought a kit a while ago and have only just got round to doing it, however, I picked up 27 count evenweave, I'm more comfortable using 14 count aida, is it possible to convert from 27 to 14 count, if so how. Thanks

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Hello, Karen :)

You can stitch ANY design onto ANY fabric, be them evenweave or Aida. :)  In order to make sure that you'll have enough fabric, just remember 1 simple rule:

Add a minimum of 3" to the design (or pattern) size itself.

For instance, if your design size is 5"x7", then you'll need to add a minimum of 3" to that size, which would make it 8"x10" fabric size.  I normally add an extra 4" to be sure that there's plenty of fabric to frame the design when it's completed.

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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