20 count aida fabric
Can anyone give me some tips for using 20 count aida cloth?For example how many strands of floss do you use?I normally use 16 or 18 count but saw a pretty piece of 20 count for sale on line and Im looking for infomation before I add more fabric to my stash!Thanks much!
Hi Sally Sue.I have only ever used 2 strands on any of the 16, 18 or 20.I dont recall if Ive ever gone larger than 20 Aida.Also, Ive never purchased because of a sale, I have only purchased because of the pattern I have wanted to work.However, I would go ahead and purchase the sale because if you dont have a particular project in mind, you can figure it out later after you get the fabric and you can work a tiny bit to see exactly how many strands you will look best.Many years ago, I used to belong to a monthly magazine for cross stitch. As I got more involved in crochet and knit, I cancelled the subscription.I think nowadays were I to actively do a counted cross stitch pattern, it would come in a kit - all the mystery is then removed. :)Buy the cloth; certainly you will find use for it in future. Edited by Puppy at 2020-1-6 01:01
I have used 20 ct. Aida (1 strand) for a monochrome and ornament:
Zweigart 3326 Aida extra fine - 264, 306, 3021 colours.
However, 3348 Newcastle 40 ct. is even better, like any evenweave fabriŃ, but more expensive and less choice of colors.
I have used 2 strands on 14 and 16, 1 strand on 16, 18 and 20 Aida. Sulta Hardanger 22 very difficult for me. I use 2 strands
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