Greetings all!
I have just picked up some 8 count light blue aida. After a bit of cross stitch, it should become a pillow for the couch. This is the first time that I will be stitching on 8 count fabric. My question is how many threads should I use (over 1) to get the same coverage as 2 threads over one on 14 count?
Grazie,
William David
How many threads?
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destructiveernie
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Re: How many threads?
I'd do a little bit of test stitching but would be tempted to start with six to see how it looks.
Emma
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MaggieM1750
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Re: How many threads?
Or maybe try a #5 pearl cotton.
I've never worked on an 8 count either.
I've never worked on an 8 count either.
Re: How many threads?
Just found this at Yarntree - they suggest 4
http://www.yarntree.com/zweigart-fabric/aida.htm" target="_blank
http://www.yarntree.com/zweigart-fabric/aida.htm" target="_blank
mags
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