Cross stitch blank fabric question
#1
I have a design for a cross stitch. It's 260 x 230 stitches. I've done cross stitching before, just always from a kit, so I know the basics.
I found this link. When it says 14 count, does that mean there's 14 little stitch boxes per inch? For mine, 260 x 230 with 14 stitches per inch, I think I need a piece about 19" x 17". Am I figuring that correctly???
Any help is always appreciated - you're the best! :D
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Aida-N...VVviewprod.htm
I found this link. When it says 14 count, does that mean there's 14 little stitch boxes per inch? For mine, 260 x 230 with 14 stitches per inch, I think I need a piece about 19" x 17". Am I figuring that correctly???
Any help is always appreciated - you're the best! :D
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Aida-N...VVviewprod.htm
#2
Here is a link for you to figure out the size of fabric you would need. Make sure you allow extra for framing (at least 3") each side. HTH
http://home.comcast.net/~kathydyer/fabric_size.html
http://home.comcast.net/~kathydyer/fabric_size.html
#3
Yes, 14 count Aida is 14 to the inch. Very nice for detailed designs.
You want at least 2-4 inches per side margin around your design for your hoop and to leave room for 'white space' (unstitched fabric) between design and frame...more space at the edges if the frame will have a mat.
You want at least 2-4 inches per side margin around your design for your hoop and to leave room for 'white space' (unstitched fabric) between design and frame...more space at the edges if the frame will have a mat.
#5
I have done quite a bit of cross stitch and I find I don't like Aida. I always use linen. You can find it in many colors and it is much easier on the hands. Just make sure the linen is an even weave (meaning the holes are all the same size). Take a small ruler with you when you go to buy it to see how many holes there are to the inch. Then you can figure out how much fabric the pattern will use.
#6
Originally Posted by sandybeach
I have done quite a bit of cross stitch and I find I don't like Aida. I always use linen. You can find it in many colors and it is much easier on the hands. Just make sure the linen is an even weave (meaning the holes are all the same size). Take a small ruler with you when you go to buy it to see how many holes there are to the inch. Then you can figure out how much fabric the pattern will use.
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Originally Posted by sandybeach
I have done quite a bit of cross stitch and I find I don't like Aida. I always use linen. You can find it in many colors and it is much easier on the hands. Just make sure the linen is an even weave (meaning the holes are all the same size). Take a small ruler with you when you go to buy it to see how many holes there are to the inch. Then you can figure out how much fabric the pattern will use.
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