Lazy me. I would stitch it on white to incorporate the background. That is a really cute pattern. I have been working on 16 count which I really like. I can't tell how large that would make the work. Pam

The designer suggested "cream"...there is no white floss in the supply list...I would go with cream. 😊

pamelastine do you do 2 over?

Well, they call for 32 count linen (stitched over 2) so I would do 16 count Aida and go over one. Then for the size of the Aida, I would just put the stitch count in the calculator for 16 count Aida and it will give you the size Aida you need. (Which should be the same size as the suggested linen.)

Yep, Denise is right. I just stitch over one when it is 16 or 18 count. Pam

Two strands of floss?

I suggest you do a floss test on a scrap of 16 or 18 fabric you plan to use. If no scrap then do test on edge of fabric you ordered.
Floss coverage test:
Make a row 5 full cross stitches with 2 strands of floss on the edge of the fabric you intend to use. Then make 5 full cross stitches in a row right below the 2 floss strand row.
Compare the two rows as to what type of coverage you like for the project and use that many strands. Some stitchers follow the written chart instructions of how many floss strands to use and come away wishing they did the ‘floss test’ FIRST before they started their new project.
Taking 5 minutes to check what type of floss coverage you’ll be happy with, beats realizing too late you should’ve
Used more or less strands of floss and trying to fix it.

It will be the same size on 16 count as it would be on 32 count. I use 16 count all the time as it looks a lot like the 32 count over two squares as it looks on 16 count over one square. So-o-o, I do use 16 count often because it makes me look more proficient. I have been stitching for over 65 years, but will gladly admit that it is my only bow to narcissism, in that I like that 16 count looks as if it were done on 32 if you don't view it up very close. For me, my 73-year-old eyes cannot see well enough to use the higher counts! Remember, the higher counts, the more squares (not "holes). So, 32 count has twice as many squares to an inch as 16 count. The same is true of many others...36 count has twice as many squares in an inch than does 18 count. The smallest squares for any cross stitch I have seen used by current stitchers is 40 count. When you buy your next set of sheets, look at the count on the package and you will be stunned. I would do this on 16 count white or 14 count opalescent white and just see it sparkle...it is a subtle fabric You don't have to use anything you dislike! There re no Cross Stitch Police!