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The sampler is worked in counted cross stitch and can be done on either Aida, linen or evenweave fabrics. The colours are shown in Madeira and DMC but feel free to use your stash to make your own version.
Saying "You will see my finished work and admire my colour schemes and never know that I have stitched a hiding-place for dreams. Anon"
Stitch Count: 108 x 134 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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