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Cross stitch question please
wannabe_moneysaver
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Hi, I am a long time lurker on these boards and love reading about all the things you clever people can make. You have really inspired me to get crafty!
I have started thinking about Christmas and have been wondering what I can make. I got into cross stitching as a poor student (many moons ago!) and people seemed to appreciate the time and effort that went into the designs a made for them.
Anyway, my question is, is it possible to make a design larger by using a different aida or by some other way? The reason I ask is that I've seen a lovely pattern that I'd like to do for a friend but it's a bit on the small side. It would be perfect if I could make it bigger.
The kit was on ebay, any other sites which people can recommend for kits would be appreciated too.
Thanks in advance.
I have started thinking about Christmas and have been wondering what I can make. I got into cross stitching as a poor student (many moons ago!) and people seemed to appreciate the time and effort that went into the designs a made for them.
Anyway, my question is, is it possible to make a design larger by using a different aida or by some other way? The reason I ask is that I've seen a lovely pattern that I'd like to do for a friend but it's a bit on the small side. It would be perfect if I could make it bigger.
The kit was on ebay, any other sites which people can recommend for kits would be appreciated too.
Thanks in advance.
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Instead of using 14 count Aida or 16 count use a lower number such as 11 count Aida. The smaller the number the larger the little holes for running your needle through so hence the larger the picture.
Hope this helps, I haven't done any cross stitch for approx 3 years, keep saying i will get back to it. Now I have found this board, maybe I will:)Wow, I got 3 *, when did that happen :j:T:p
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THanks very much for taking the time to reply! I thought it was something like that.
Good for you getting back to it. I ordered a couple of kits last night so I'm looking forward to getting stuck in too.
Good luck :beer:0
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