Happy stitching, Lord Libidan. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to content I get this question a lot. Style The first is simply a case of prefered style. Creating Detail The next reason you might want to ignore the normal strand guide is detail. Happy stitching, Lord Libidan Consider following us on social! You might like:. Let's Talk About Floss has 6 strands, but usually you will use only 2 strands at a time for stitching and 1 strand for backstitching.
On Hardanger fabric 22 count you usually will use only 1 strand; on 11 count Aida use 3 strands to stitch and 2 to backstitch. Most books and graphs suggest either DMC or Anchor brands. Similarly, how much cross stitch fabric do I need?
Stitch Count The most common counts in Aida Cloth are 11, 14, 18 and The higher the number, the smaller the stitches will be, because there are more stitches in each inch. Beginners may want to start with count or count Aida Cloth , as it is easy to see where to place the stitches.
In the case of 18 count Aida I would suggest either 1 or 2 depending on how "heavy" or "solid" you want the finished piece to look. A single strand will result in a delicate piece of work, but you may prefer the more solid coverage from using 2 strands. In sewing, to tack or baste is to make quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed. To easily hold a seam or trim in place until it can be permanently sewn, usually with a long running stitch made by hand or machine called a tacking stitch or basting stitch.
Though much has changed, DMC has stayed true to its founding principle of creating the finest textiles in the world. Work the First Back Stitch Count over two squares from the center of the fabric and bring the threaded needle up from the back of the fabric.
The waste knot will keep the floss from pulling through to the front of the fabric as you stitch. Each stitch will go " back " from where your needle came up. Usually when they suggest you use two stands, they mean for you to use two single strands thru the needle, put a knot at the end of one pair of strands and leave the other pair free.
I find that this usually makes you stitches more even and they lay flatter. Roughly how many stitches are in one skein of DMC floss? The different types of Aida cloth are labeled according to their thread count.
Therefore, 14 Aida cloth is a 14 - count fabric which gives 14 stitches per inch, and 18 Aida cloth gives 18 stitches per inch, since it is an 18 - count fabric. Hardanger fabric It has 22 threads to the inch which lay in pairs.
The holes are less obvious than in Aida. I find your articlea very easy to understand, so great job; many thanks. I bought an elephant picture that is 10 inches square, using 14 count Aida cloth.
I bought some 28 count Aida cloth, but should I still use two strands of thread, or just one strand? Thank you for any help! Hi Susan, I enjoyed reading your post a lot gave me a lot of insight in cross stitch.. I do embroidery though. I wanted to check with you can I use the 14 count pattern on the 15 count aida? I am cross stitching a photo of my sister and my dad. To get the most detail would you suggest 16 or 18 count Aida?
I think I usually use I did one several years ago and I used 14 and it turned out okay but it was a large project. So if you want the pattern to stay the same size, try using 3 or 4 strands instead. I have a lot of 28 count linen but my patterns for Santas all call for 18 count Davis or linen. Is there a way to use what I have or not? Thanks for the help. If I use 11 count instead of 14 how much bigger will the project be, and will it be as nice as if it was on 14? I am so grateful that I came accross your site.
I have taken up counted cross stitch again after 30 years. I hope to have more patience and appreciation for the craft this time. I will be sure to contact you again -you are so helpful and non judgemental.
Hi, I have a pattern that it states is done on 18 Aida but it also states the sizes for 16, 14, 12 and Does this mean that I could do the pattern in 10 Aida without the actual pattern distorting? Amy If the scale is stitches by stitches, and your fabric is 14 stitches per inch, some math will get us there. If you need more space around the edge for framing or just personal security, you can adjust as needed. It calls for 20 count but would like to use 14 count.
How much of a difference it would be and the stitch over stitch. I bought a pattern with the details bellow: -Design size: 7. I want to cross stitch a pillow cover and I found one at Amazon ready to be used needs only the picture in cross stitch. But the cover is 11 count Aida.
Do you think that based in this information you can help me to find out the size of the final project? Debbie, If you are stitching over two threads, you would have 12 stitches per inch on the count fabric, and 16 stitches per inch on the count fabric. That means the pattern will render larger on the count fabric and small on the count.
Hope this helps! Hi Ann — If you want to stitch it on count Aida, the finished size will be 3. Could u please work it out for me. Hope u can help me? Thank you Ann. I boughta pattern of a house I thpught was 14 count. I asked if I could transfer to aida 14 count he said no it would be too big enormouos. Ot think its 28 ct. I am so disappointed. Sos nothing but hell with cross stitch. A GEM.. Thank you very much! I am confused about the directions that go with the picture included under How to Determine Fabric Count.
I enlarged the picture so I could see closer up. If I count each space hole , I have to include where the pins are inserted to come out with If I count only the spaces inbetween as in instructions I get Should I count the spaces only inbetween the pins, or should I include the pins? I think I need some help!
What am I doing wrong? Hi Susan, thanks for this information. Was just gifted a big bag of AIDA and linen but none of it labelled so now I can count and label it correctly,.
If you stitch your pattern over 1 on count Aida, you would have 20 stitches per inch. So, stitching over two on count linen will give you a larger finished size than stitching over one on count Aida.
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