evenweave or aida?

[FatCat]

Do you prefer to stitch on evenweave or aida?

I havent really done much cross stitch recently but provided the design contained only whole stitches then I would use the aida supplied.

There was an elephant design in Cross Stitcher many moon ago. The border is blue flowers with lots of fractional stitches and I will be stitching this design on evenweave in order that my sanity is maintained.

I love the winnine the pooh designs and have lots to do but I am put off by the fractional stitches.

I have been stitching a small tigger bookmark. The fractional stitches seem to be going ok - i guess I will know for sure when I add the black but it doesnt help trying to stitch it on a moving bus so I think my "commute to work kit" will be something that contains whole stitches only.

has anyone got any tips for doing fractionals on aida???

[kell]

I've only ever used aida, but I got myself a grab bag of mixed aida and even weave and I think I might try the evenweave for the gay wedding sampler I'll be doing for the end of July, as I'm only doing a very small one for that.

[Slinky]

Do you prefer to stitch on evenweave or aida?

has anyone got any tips for doing fractionals on aida???

I prefer evenweave although I stitch on Aida sometimes.

In terms of fractionals on aida, I'd suggest a sharp needle to pierce the fabric. It's a bit of a faff but fractionals can be done quite effectively on aida.

[crazycat]

evenweave every time

[Midge]

evenweave every time

Same for me too.

[stitchingmadmum]

Aida for me, I have tried evenweave and really confuse myself with the counting

I find fractionals no probs on aida, I just push the needle a little harder to pierce the aida block!! A sharp needle would work too, I'm using on of them for the Tatty Teddy backstitch which I'm finding makes it a bit easier!!

[~threadbear~]

I love both.
I thnk they both have their place, although I do tend to prefer a higher count of aida.
I don't mind fractionals on either. Evenweave is definately easier of course, but with the right needle, it's not that much of a pain on aida.

[lacemaker2004]

I actually don't use aida but have pretty much used linen for 90% of my projects. I have used evenweaves though more recently and have a bunch in my stash. I really try to match the fabric choice (type and color) to the look I'm trying to achieve. For my mirabilias I tend to like the linens for the elegance they give. Sometimes it's also a matter of what fabric I find the hand-dyed in.

[coffee_freak]

i usually only use aida..but have starting buying and stashing evenweave. will be using it more in the near future..

my advice when doing 3/4 on aida..do the small 1/4 part first w/a VERY sharp needle..then do the 1/2. when the stitch is complete..take the point of your needle and seperate the two strands a bit so it looks fuller..

[Serinde]

I'm using more and more evenweaves and linens, but still there are some projects for which Aida is great. As for fractionals, having done a bit on Aida... NEVER AGAIN! why make life more difficult that it needs to be??

[minij]

I use both depending on the design and also sometimes I want to make the design larger or smaller so this can make a differance. I much prefer to do fractionals on evenweave though and for this reason I think I will be using evenweave more and more.

[Kute Kitty]

I find it easier to use aida, because it's easier to count, but if I'm doing anything with fractionals I'll generally go for evenweave! So much easier!

[mags]

I'm an aida girl
If I had some reading glasses (on the shopping list) I would like to try evenweave.

[K1nS]

I've only ever used aida...

[Rose]

I have always used aida as it makes me very comfortable. I have been given a couple pieces of linen they are very smooth but counting the 2 over 2 or the 1 over 2 or whatever it was drove me to pull out my hair I hated it and have the piece in the very bottom of my drawer. If I want a piece on something other then aida I will use waste canvas.

I don't have a problem with fractionals and they are fine never had a problem with them. I am the exact opposite of CF when i am working the 3/4 stitches I do the long stitch first and then the short stich ad I use the short stitch to anchoh the longer stitch. Funny how we stitchers are so very different but still get a wonderful finish.

[Slinky]

when i am working the 3/4 stitches I do the long stitch first and then the short stich and I use the short stitch to anchor the longer stitch.

That's how I was taught to do them too, but I rarely see them like that in magazines and so on in the 'how to' sections.

[~threadbear~]

I do them the same as Rose and Slinky.

[Lisa]

aida alll the time

[minij]

I've tried doing the fractionals both ways and I think I am neater doing the short stitch first and then the long stitch after

[Lizzy]

I've tried doing the fractionals both ways and I think I am neater doing the short stitch first and then the long stitch after

Me too and they always look fine, suppose its what your used to