Using 36ct instead of 28...

walala.miche

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

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

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

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

Juliasolo

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

tuanbao2012

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

viky

Thank you very much for the info! Very helpful.

htsear13

Following this thread

manolimu

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Whisper whisper

Thanks for sharing

xsmom214

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

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

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

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

xsmom214

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

Reply 6# xsmom214


    Thank you :$

xsmom214

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

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

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

scaredy-cat

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