Expert: Angela - 9/28/2006

Question
I am about to begin a project on 14 count Aida. The directions say to use 2 strands of floss but for 14 I prefer to use 3. However, there are many stitches using tweeding. How would I determine which color to use 2 of and which color to use 1 of? I have never used the tweeding technique before. any suggestions you have would be very helpful. Thanks.

Karen

Answer
Hello, Karen :)

Unfortunately, I've never used the tweeding method with 3 strands of floss before.  Tweeding is typically done with 2 strands of floss.  I use 2 strands of floss when stitching on 14 count Aida, as well as evenweave fabrics and 18 count or smaller fabrics.  There are times when I will use 3 strands of floss for a project, however, that's usually when the project doesn't call for tweeding.

I hope this helps.  Good luck, and happy stitching. :)

Sincerely,

Angela