walala.miche Publish time 2011-2-11 21:41

Using 36ct instead of 28...

I have a 11"x 17" design that uses 14ct aida or 28 ct evenweave...
but i read somewhere if want to make the design smaller, can use maybe 36 ct evenweave? is this okay?

mgrurbbg Publish time 2021-12-4 07:37

With few exceptions, you can stitch any design on any count of fabric -- higher counts will result in smaller images, lower counts are larger and more blocky.Things get even smaller when some (slightly crazy!) people stitch over 1 on 36 or 40 count.As others have said, the size of the design will be #stitches/stitches per inch, so it's easy to calculate.

Flirti Publish time 2021-9-14 06:15

why don´t you use 18ct Aida? or 16ct... the higher the count the smaller the stitches (Aida, stitched over 1 Thread - evenweace or co you normally stitch over 2 threads, but also can stitch over 1 thread!

starla88 Publish time 2024-4-11 17:58

I prefer to stitch in linen 32ct and above. For big sampler, I like doing it either in 36ct or 40ct.

Juliasolo Publish time 2018-12-3 15:55

I prefer higher counts: the picture always looks better and sometimes the size matter

tuanbao2012 Publish time 2018-11-29 22:09

Very nice! Beautiful! Thank you very much for sharing !!!

viky Publish time 2024-4-5 04:29

Thank you very much for the info! Very helpful.

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-11 02:13

Following this thread

manolimu Publish time 2023-9-4 03:15

Siguiendo este hilo

Whisper whisper Publish time 2024-4-19 15:25

Thanks for sharing

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-3-12 10:00

Yes, using 36ct will make your finished project smaller and it's definitely okay, if that's what you want.The higher the thread count, the smaller your finish will be.

I love stitching on high counts.The finished project has a delicate look I love:)

nightlife Publish time 2011-3-23 16:46

Reply 2# xsmom214

I love to read your comment, could you share your work in higher fabric, I love to see it, because I never heard about fabric more than 28ct :$ thank you

sweetpea Publish time 2011-3-23 17:10

I think every pattern will come more clear and more beautiful on higher count.. the smaller your result will be, the more beautiful it will becomes :)

Alexis Publish time 2011-3-23 18:30

I have always favored the 32 count myself, I have only stitched on 28 if necessary to get a specific finished size.

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-3-24 06:48

Reply 3# nusalinda


Hi :)   
I'd be happy to show some pics.I'll see what I already have on my computer and take pics tomorrow if necessary.

nightlife Publish time 2011-3-24 10:13

Reply 6# xsmom214


    Thank you :$

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-3-24 10:21

Hi nusalinda:)

Here is one of my finishes.I'll post more tomorrow when I get them uploaded.

http://www.pindiy.com/thread-24824-1-1.html

xsmom214 Publish time 2011-3-26 03:39

If you're still interested, this is my link for 40ct pics.
:)

http://www.pindiy.com/thread-24881-1-1.html

scaredy-cat Publish time 2011-3-31 01:30

I prefer the 28ct too.The finish is nicer and looks more like a picture.
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