You are correct in that if you stitch on 28 over 2 you will get the same size. I love stitching on different colors. Pam

If you google counted cross stitch calculator that will help with any future measurements and calculates what size you are going from if you choose to use a different count or cloth.

Thank you, Kaney. I will use that myself!

If I think a fabric is too stiff, I wash it by hand or should I say rinse, because I just use plain water. Then after I swish it around a bit, change the water, rinse it out and roll in a big clean towel that I save for cross stitch only! Then it sits to dry and When nearly dry, I iron it and see f it has softened. It is fabric sizing that is added after a fabric is weaved. It is available, to stiffen fabric at most stores with their ironing stuff. NOT spray starch, but called sizing or fabric finish.