What facric

[motherof4]

Although I have been doing cross stitch for a number of years I have always used aida, usually 14 count because I can see the holes better. I would like to stitch on a different fabric and wondered what other cross stitchers would suggest I try.

[rcperryls]

There are so many options that it's hard to suggest. If you like the 14ct aida because the holes are easy to see, you might want to think about getting a magnifier to stitch on some of the evenweave fabrics. I think most of them start at 25ct. You could also increase the size of the aida that you use. I also like Hardanger fabric which is 22 ct and have done some projects on those. With my Magni lite I can stitch comfortably on 28ct over 1 or 2, or 32 ct over 2. I may have some swatches of different fabrics (not sure because I gave some to a friend to test out), but if you want to pm me your address I would be glad to send them to you. Might just be one or two, but a member was very kind and did that for me when I first joined and wanted to move away from 18ct afghan fabric. It was very helpful, so let me know if I can help.

Carole

[Squirrel]

You can PM me your name and address too as I have 25 & 28 ct evenweave pieces I could send you to 'play' with to see which you would like to try.

[nikecam]

I love lugana evenweave although it took me a little time to adjust from aida. That was many years ago and I have never gone back to aida. The lugana is so soft but doesn't have the imperfections of linen.

[motherof4]

Thank you, a lady off this site has sent me some linen and lugana to try.

[fccs]

Thank you, a lady off this site has sent me some linen and lugana to try.

Let us know what you think of each.