Brands of Aida that are SOFT

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karenstitches
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Brands of Aida that are SOFT

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So, I've finally figured out--after 2.5 years of steady stitching--that my favorite fabric is 18-ct aida, but only if it's soft aida. Right now, for example, I'm working a project on 18-ct Fiddler's aida, which is just perfect. Can anyone recommend other brands of aida that are softish and where I could order them? I've looked for fiddler's aida online but found only the usual fat-quarter size, which I can buy in a store. I'd like to find some soft aida brands I can buy in larger cuts. Thanks.

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I do not know where you are in the world But you can buy a full yard http://store.stoneycreek.com/fiddlers-c ... p7881.aspx

and if you ordered 2 yards it would hopefully come as one piece
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You can also get 18 ct Fiddler's Lite by the yard here:
http://www.yeoldecs.com/results_fabric. ... %2018%20Ct" target="_blank

Fiddler's cloth is a type of fabric, not the necessarily the 'brand.' The brand sold at Ye Olde Cross Stitchery is Charles Craft.
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Thanks, Reta and Allyn! I'll check out these links. K.
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I have never been able to find larger pieces.
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I find that washing and ironing the cloth first softens it up
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Re: Brands of Aida that are SOFT

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I rarely work with Aida because it is so stiff. I'm going to have to check out this fiddler's cloth.
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