Using a smaller fabric count than whats called for

Using a smaller fabric count than whats called for

by Kay
(Washington)

The pattern instructs to stitch on 16 count Aida or 32 count linen.
Can I stitch it on 18 count Aida or 30 count linen without distorting the image?

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Using a smaller fabric count than whats called for

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crossing over one or two threads
by: Kay

Thanks for the info Valerie. I found a 30 count Zweigart Murano in an old stash of my mothers. I know that that particular fabric count is now discontinued, but am I'm leaning toward doing it on that particular linen. Now, for my next question....hope you see this :)......I'm wondering if I would get the same results crossing over one thread instead of two???? I know it would come out a lot smaller, which would be fine, but I just noticed that there are a couple of half stitches, soooo, going over one thread would not be an option.....I'm guessing.

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Using a smaller fabric count than whats called for
by: Valerie Kalyani

The design will not distort as long as you are working fabric intended for counted stitching. If you use a higher count, the design will be smaller. If you use a lower count, it will be larger. To find out what size it will be, divide the pattern count by the fabric count. It will give the size it come out.

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