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Choosing the right cross stitch embroidery fabric
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What does "count" mean anyway?Cloth woven for counted thread embroidery has an even number of threads in each direction. The "count" refers to how many threads are used in each inch. You may see it written as 14ct or 14 HPI which means 14 threads to the inch. An easy way to think of it is that it tells you how many stitches you can squeeze into an inch of fabric, therefore a bigger number means that each stitch has to be smaller so as to fit more of them in.This knowledge can prove useful if you have a pattern you wish to stitch that would turn out slightly too big if stitched on the recommended embroidery fabric. If your design is 140 stitches wide it will measure 10 inches on 14 count or 8.75 inches if you swap to an 18 count cross stitch fabric which may just mean it will fit into the frame you had in mind. Don't want to do the calculations yourself? Use this free handy cross stitch calculator to do it for you! Aida counted cross stitch fabric
Hardanger fabric
Lugana evenweave fabric
Jobelan
Jobelan is made from 51% cotton and 49% modal. It is a soft, 28 or 32 count evenweave, with a slight sheen that is ideal for stitching table linens or cushions (pillows) as it hangs well and is easy to wash.
A similar 28 count evenweave fabric is Jubilee.
Evenweave Linens
Annabelle cross stitch fabric
If you like the look of linen with its uneven slubs you may also enjoy stitching on Annabelle. It is made from 100% cotton with the thick and thin threads which give it the linen-like effect.
Its your choice
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