Soft Aida (6ct.) White

Name: Soft Aida (6ct.) White
Brand: Zweigart
SKU: 166399
Price: 9.27 EUR
Availability: InStock

Cozy and enveloping

From: Zweigart

The ideal aida for baby blanket patterns is made by Zweigart with 100% pure cotton, extremely soft in 140 cm (55") width, making it the perfect choice also for sofa plaids and bed bottoms.
Approximately 24 cross stitches in 10 cm.
Color: milk white.
Original Zweigart color: White
Similar to DMC White
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.

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Product type	Soft cotton Aida for counted thread embroidery, sold by the cut
Brand and article	Zweigart – Soft Aida, art. 3546/1
Composition	100% cotton
Count	2.45 squares per cm (6 count), about 24 cross stitches in 10 cm
Width	140 cm (55 in)
Colour	White
Closest DMC colour	White (approximate)
Suggested techniques	Cross stitch over one block, half cross stitch, backstitch; large-scale charts, blankets and projects for children
Before stitching	Cotton is stable (shrinkage of 1-1.5% at most) and takes higher temperatures than linen: pre-washing is not necessary, especially if the piece is to be framed
Washing after stitching	Never above 30 °C, with a mild soap for delicates (or Marseille soap), without rubbing so the threads do not bleed; rinse in plenty of cold water
Drying and pressing	Remove excess water by rolling the fabric in a clean towel and pressing, never wringing; dry flat, in the shade, away from heat sources. Iron while still slightly damp, from the back, with a folded soft towel under the embroidery
Sold as	Cut of 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 in); multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price

Description

Zweigart's Soft Aida has very large blocks and a soft, draping handle, so it suits big cross stitch pieces meant to be used rather than framed: baby blankets, sofa throws, cushions and bags. The blocks and holes are easy to see, which makes it a practical ground for beginners and for stitching with children.

Large blocks call for thick threads – tapestry wool, no. 3 or no. 5 perle cotton, or all six strands of stranded cotton for solid coverage. Work with a size 18 or 20 tapestry needle and overcast or tack the edges before starting. Being a soft fabric, it behaves best on a rectangular frame or in the hand, without pulling.