This little band sampler or needlekeeper started life as a class here at Pinks Barn but was so popular I decided it had to continue to earn its keep! Whether you decide to work this as a band or as the folded needlekeeper (pictured in your download) the instructions are the same except for the felt lining. The design must be stitched on evenweave and it is not a first counted project. You need to have worked from a chart before
Stitch Count: 31 x 116 Work out the design size
Design Size
To work out the design size (or the stitched area) you need to divide the stitch count by the number of stitches to the inch (2.5cm) on the fabric. You then add enough fabric to this measurement to allow for framing etc. If a stitch count is not shown on any design, you will need to count across the design and down the design, which will give you the stitch count.
Example: 140 stitches divided by 14 (Aida) = 10 inches
If working on evenweave fabric, remember that you generally work over two fabric threads, thus 28-count linen is also 14-count when doing the sum. I suggest adding 5 inches to the design size on a project to make sure you have an adequate margin for mounting and framing. Obviously you can adapt this amount when working a small card of lid top.
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