evenweave question

[Arianwen]

Ok this might be a bit of a silly question but I just want to check I'm working this out right.

My Kinkade pieces are done on 18 count Aida but with the number of fractionals I want to switch the fabric to an evenweave. I want to keep the finished size the same if at all possible.

With some consultation with the Sew and so website, I worked out that would mean I need a 36 count evenweave. Am I right in that? (I'm quite surprised how difficult it is to get hold of 36ct - I tried stitcher and cross stitch heaven, polstitches, and a few other sites and the only place I could find it was Sew and so...)

Finished size is 16" by 12" so a piece that is 27" by 19" (the precut pieces) would give me at a minimum, 7" for finishing?

I know the holes are gonna be teeny tiny but working so many fractionals on aida is really frustrating, and I want all the designs a similar size

[Mrs Milkybar Kid]

Yep, 36ct is what you want - I think the only type you can get, in UK at least, is linen (Edinburgh indicates its count is 36, just like Cashel is 28ct etc) rather than a cotton/mix evenweave, Sew and So is the only place I can think of that would sell it, maybe Willow fabrics might have some but SAS is probably cheaper.

[karen4bells]

Yep, 36ct is what you want - I think the only type you can get, in UK at least, is linen (Edinburgh indicates its count is 36, just like Cashel is 28ct etc) rather than a cotton/mix evenweave, Sew and So is the only place I can think of that would sell it, maybe Willow fabrics might have some but SAS is probably cheaper.

I agree--and a 27 by 19 piece would give you enough extra fabric to have at least a 3.5 inch border on all sides

[bookknurd]

The holes are smaller, but I find that once you get going, it's not too difficult to work with (for me at least).

The fractional stitches will definitely be easier, at least!

[cairee]

you can get 36 count cotton evenweave, here

[imogenX]

The holes are smaller, but I find that once you get going, it's not too difficult to work with (for me at least).

Agreed! And it's definitely worthwhile - those pesky fractionals are just too frustrating on Aida.

[Arianwen]

Thanks everyone, just wanted to check my brain was working along the right lines. Fractionals WILL be much easier and I'm used to working on evenweave, just not such a high count - I'm sure I will adjust though

Cairee thanks for that link, I was a bit nervous about going for a linen because I've read that linen can be a bit 'slubby' but the sew and sew one looks ok. the one you've linked too looks great but I can't see an option for shipping to the uk, and with postage costs even within the US, it would be more expensive than buying the count I can get here. Plus I'd need to go with the 35 x36 to be comfortable with the framing allowance - and that would leave me with loads of left over fabric. I shall consider though cause I can't get anything until after payday at the earliest