Yup, but the coverage is so worth it. For large projects I tend to use a higher count fabric to keep with the 2 strands. So many decisions, and so much planning - keeps the rust out of the ol' noggin.

You’ve got that right.
What project are you currently working on?

Yes, on this little project that the magazine said would take 4, yes 4, hours and I am already 8 hours in on just the stupid tulip (who keeps the time cards on these?), I am using four strands since it is 11 count and I can't believe how much floss I have used. Pam

I really hate using an odd number of floss...haven't used 14 ct in a while, but I think I might just stand further back, rather than use 3! 😊

I'm working on a set of 3 snow globes by Shannon Christine designs. I'm using 28 count Laguna over 2 since they are not cover all patterns. I haven't done over 2 in quite a while, so took some adjusting, and lots of frogging before my eyes adjusted. Im also using 3 threads because I like the coverage better (just my preference).
I can't decide if I like these or not, but I am almost finished with them and I refuse to give up on them after the investment in both $ and time😂
I'll post a photo when they are finished.

Standing distance between person and their viewing the finished project from a distance came into play with the Iwo Jima project. I made the project larger so I did a ‘floss strand’ test to decide on fabric coverage and 3 strands definitely won out.
Pam- you made me chuckle as to the ‘who made these rules?’ on time it takes to finish a project. ....I think its the old, ‘let’s-advertise-the-Project-can-be-completed-in-less-time-than-it-really-can-be” ploy. After all, would any of us stitchers decide to purchase a cross stitch ‘weekend’ project that took us a month to finish? Or some of us who would take on the challenge of an HAED pattern if we figured it would take us a decade to complete? Yet, HOPE springs eternal and if Andy Dufresne can dig a tunnel from his prison cell to where the sewage pipe was located in 20 years using only a ‘rock hammer’, then we can complete projects that can take a decade or more! Pam, you refuse to give up on the project; your an Andy in female form! 😊

I am so relating to MarshaR because I hadn't done a two, over two on 28 ct. in a while. The eye adjustment was tough. I remember Bermuda suggesting the test in the corner before you start. I am pushing forward at it is getting easier.
Remember if you frame it, a double mat and non glare glass might be be just the "finishing" touch!