Name: Aida 14 count, Christmas Red
Brand: Zweigart
SKU: 16729
Price: 6.95 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Aida 14 count, Christmas Red

The best-known cross stitch weave

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Classic fabric for cross stitch embroideries.

Cut of 50 × 55 cm; multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price.

Original Zweigart color: Christmas Red
Similar to a color shade between DMC 349 and 817
100% cotton
Please note: natural fabrics such as linen and cotton are dyed in batches and come in different counts (with more or fewer threads per 1 cm in the case of linen and evenweaves, and more or fewer squares per 10 cm in the case of Aida). Different production batches and different counts may show color variations, even when the fabric is under the same color name. In the textile industry, this is considered completely normal, especially for so-called “vintage” or antiqued fabrics. Therefore, if your project requires a specific shade, we invite you to contact us before placing your order, also because the online image is purely indicative and may appear very different from reality, depending on the display which it is viewed on.

[STOSTA253706-11954 #16729]

Product details – Aida 14 count, Christmas Red

Product type	Cotton Aida fabric for cross stitch, sold by the cut
Brand and article	Zweigart – Stern-Aida art. 3706/954
Composition	100% cotton
Count	5.4 stitches per cm (54 stitches over 10 cm), 14 count
Width	110 cm (43 in)
Colour	Christmas Red
Suggested techniques	Cross stitch, half cross stitch, backstitch and other counted stitches worked over one block; stitching on accessories, bags and children's items
Before stitching	Pre-washing is not needed: cotton is stable and shrinkage stays within 1-1.5%. Overcast or zigzag the raw edges of the cut
Washing after stitching	By hand, never above 30 °C, with a mild soap for delicates; do not rub, so the threads do not bleed, then rinse in plenty of cold water
Drying and ironing	Remove excess water by rolling the fabric in a clean towel and pressing, without wringing; dry flat, in the shade. Press from the back, with a soft folded towel under the embroidery so the stitches are not flattened
Sold as	Cut of 50 × 55 cm (19.7 × 21.7 in); multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price

Description

Aida is a sound starting point for cross stitch: the weave groups the threads into clear blocks with well-defined holes, so every stitch has its own square and there is no need to work over two threads as on evenweave. It suits framed pieces, samplers, bookmarks, Christmas ornaments, bibs, bags and cushion fronts.

Two strands of stranded cotton are usual for the cross stitches and one strand for backstitch outlines; three strands give fuller coverage. A size 24 tapestry needle passes through the holes without enlarging them. Overcast or zigzag the edges of the cut before starting, as cotton Aida frays easily.

cimi24245

Monday 28 July, 2014

Aida high quality color it bright red. I bought to make a heart of Parolin, but reversing the chromatic effect. It will use a white yarn (instead of the typical red Parolin) for embroidery, and the red Aida for the background (white instead of Aida). The effect you get very nice (I saw it realized in an exhibition). Christmas even more (because it looks like a heart ... blanched snow!). Cinzia.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

Aida 14 count, Christmas Red

The best-known cross stitch weave

From: Zweigart

Product details – Aida 14 count, Christmas Red