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| Product type | Cotton Aida fabric for cross stitch, sold by the cut |
|---|---|
| Brand and article | Zweigart (Germany) – art. 3251/101 |
| Composition | 100% cotton |
| Count | 6.4 stitches per cm, 16 count (16 squares per inch) |
| Width | 110 cm (43 in) |
| Colour | Antique White |
| Closest DMC colour | 3865 (approximate) |
| Suggested techniques | Cross stitch, half cross stitch, back stitch and other counted stitches worked over one block |
| Before stitching | No need to wash the fabric first: cotton is stable, shrinking no more than 1-1.5% at the first wash, and takes higher washing and ironing temperatures than linen |
| Washing, drying and ironing | After stitching, if washing is needed: water never above 30 °C, mild soap for delicates, no rubbing so the threads do not bleed; rinse in plenty of cold water, remove excess water by rolling the fabric in a clean towel and pressing, never wringing; dry flat, in the shade. Iron on the wrong side with a folded soft 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 |
Aida is a cotton fabric woven in blocks: the holes are clearly visible and each cross stitch is worked over one block, with no threads to count. This count is a step finer than 14 count Aida and just as easy to read, which helps with charts that carry a lot of detail. It works for pictures, samplers, ornaments, cards, cushions and towel bands.
Use two strands of stranded cotton for the crosses and one strand for back stitch and outlines, or a no. 8 perle cotton. A size 24 or 26 tapestry needle slips through the holes without piercing the weave. On dark colours, a light surface under the frame or a good lamp makes counting easier. Cut with a few centimetres to spare all round for finishing.
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