The model for this pattern was stitched on 28ct. Confederate Gray using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The DMC equivalents are also given. The size of this is 171 stitches x 91 stitches. This finishes out at 12 1/4 inches x 6 1/2 inches. Don't forget to add 3 inches on a side when ordering your fabric for framing. Hope this helps.

Thank you syagel

snimick

If this pattern is done on 28ct, how do I know how many stitchs to us on 14ct? Does this make sense, what I'm asking?

28 count and 14 count is the same size stitches. 28 count is linen (as is 32 count, etc) and 14 count is Aida (as is 16 & 18 count). When using linen, to find the dimensions of the finished project, you half the fabric stitch (ex: 28 divided by 2 is 14). Then take your total stitch count (ex: 124w x 124h stitches) and divide it by 1/2 of the count of your linen (ex: 28 count is 14 count Aida, so you would divide the 124w divided by 14 = 8.8w x 8.8h). Thus 8.8 x 8.8 (I round up for framing 9x9) is your finished project.

Did I confuse you? It took me a while to grasp the concept.

Simply:

28 & 32 count is same as 14 and 16 count

divide it by the total width and height of the total stitch count

That's all.

jclifford the only thing I would add is that when stitching over 28ct, 32ct, or 36ct. linen you stitch over 2 threads instead of one thread. That is why 28ct. linen and 14ct. Aida cloth is the same finished size. I know what you mean about being confusing writing it down. You explained it well, but I had to read it 3 times because it can be so confusing and I knew what you are talking about. I find it is very hard to explain a lot of cross stitching processes. it is a lot easier to "learn by doing". I know I made a lot of mistakes when I was learning to cross stitch many years ago, but eventually I got the hang of what I was trying to do.

I know right now after all these years I am trying to learn to stitch on linen. After 2 hours of stitching and pulling everything out I put it away. I will try again some other day may-be.

Syagel: Were you a teacher? You explained that so well. Thank you for your clarification.

Sorry jclifford I am not a teacher. Just a retired "old 66 year old" lady who has cross stitched for over 30 years and made every mistake in the book. LOL

The problem between counting Aida & evenweave is they' re counting different things & don't say so. The bottom line is PER INCH. Aida is Holes PER INCH. They can't count threads & the holes are so visible. Evenweaves, including linen, can and do count threads PER INCH.

You decide how many Holes (normally 1) or Threads (normally 2) you're going to go over to make your Xs over. Or, follow how many the designer suggests, or do your own thing, stitching over two holes, or over one thread.

I've made several over-two-linen-threads designs into over-ones because I needed a smaller piece.

Yes, what JHewes and Syagel said! Well done (said) ladies!

Snimick: You can't go wrong following the advice of these ladies!

Thank you syagel, jclifford and jlhewes, you've all been so helpful, so I guess I'll order one of these patterns and try it. Wish me luck!

snimick