I used to use 14 Aida only, but once I tried 25 and 28 count Lugana and linen, I was hooked. It looks so nice once done. I still use Aida, because I have so much saved in my stash, but what I don't use, I have 3 other stitchers standing in line to take all of my stuff. They are always asking if I have certain colors or stitch count, and I usually do.