Crossstitching
Is the fabric marked or blank?
Posted by: vstrack56 on 10/02/16
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I'm assuming you are asking if the pattern is printed on the fabric or if you have to count? I looked up R&R and found this information to share. I hope this information helps. From this I would say the fabric is blank.
Additonal facts about R & R:

We were the first hand-dyed company in the U.S.
We use cold water dyes
A retired color means that no one is currently using it and we need a minimum order of 5 yards to dye it. It could come back as an active color in the line.
Never store hand-dyed fabrics in Ziploc-type plastic bags. You are only asking for trouble and color changes, as a type of chemical reaction takes place with plastic and dye stuffs used.
Q-snaps can be used on hand-dyed fabrics if they are removed after each use and not left on the stitched piece for months at a time (chemical reaction again).
We use both round fiber and full fiber dyes. A round fiber dye is a quick dip and only coats the surface (not a good choice for pulled work or hardanger). A full fiber dye is a longer dyeing process and coats the entire fiber through and can be used for an needlework technique.
Due to the 'antiquing' process and the dyes used, it is not recommended to wash R & R linens (especially the coffee dyes).
With hand-dyed fabric, some raveling is involved; usually one or two inches, depending on the fabric.
All fabrics are pre-ironed before shipment or sale.
Most colors can be dyed in any count.
We do NOT stock dyed fabrics--only the base fabrics to dye them on. Each order is custom dyed for your shop.
We DO use coffee and espresso to dye with--the acid content has been tested and approved by museums all over the U.S.
Posted by: Red on 10/02/16
Hello,

This is just a counted cross stitch pattern, so this is just a chart for the design. The fabric, floss and other supplies you will need to complete it will have to be purchased separately.

~Kristi @ ECS
Posted by: Kristi @ ECS on 10/03/16