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Canvas size calculator lewmew 07-27-2008
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Posted by lewmew on July 27, 2008, 5:24 pm


I'm thinking about converting this:

http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/crafts/fulmer/3610.htm

to 18 count mono canvas.

Is the canvas size going to be the same as 18 count fabric?


thanks!

Linda

Posted by Mavia Beaulieu on July 27, 2008, 9:28 pm



> I'm thinking about converting this:
>
> http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/crafts/fulmer/3610.htm
>
> to 18 count mono canvas.
>
> Is the canvas size going to be the same as 18 count fabric?
>
>
> thanks!
>
> Linda

!8 threads to the inch is the same for both canvas and linen. Nice
scene...do you have any sentimental reason for stitching it? Are you
planning to use various stitches for it or are you cross stitching on the
canvas?
Mavia



Posted by lewmew on July 28, 2008, 9:33 am



> !8 threads to the inch is the same for both canvas and linen. =A0Nice
> scene...do you have any sentimental reason for stitching it? Are you
> planning to use various stitches for it or are you cross stitching on the
> canvas?
> Mavia

My dh loves the mountains and the Tetons/Wind River in particular.
He's bagged 23 14er's (Colorado's 14,000'+ peaks). He indulges me in
my stitching, much of which isn't always to his taste, so when I ran
across this (thanks, whoever said they were dong Half Dome), I ordered
it.

The designer actually comes from a needlepoint background and she
gives information on stitching it on 18 count mono canvas. I haven't
decided if I'll do it all in tent stitch or some other stitches as
well. I'm leaning towards the latter. I know I'll be switching the
colors out to a lot of overdyes. . . . Anyway, the chart includes
information on how many plies to use, but not the size of the canvas,
so I wanted to double check with someone who might know better than I
would.

Thanks for your help!

Linda

Linda

Posted by ellice on July 28, 2008, 12:31 pm



> I'm thinking about converting this:
>
> http://www.stitchntimeinc.com/webs/crafts/fulmer/3610.htm
>
> to 18 count mono canvas.
>
> Is the canvas size going to be the same as 18 count fabric?
>
>
> thanks!
>
> Linda

Yes. It will be the same as 18 ct aida - it's still 18 stitches to the
inch. Assuming you're going to tent stitch in some fashion. With the
canvas, most people leave a 2" margin all around as a miniumm. The design
area converts to 6.8" X 9.3" - so you should get at least an 11" by 14"
canvas cut (stretcher bars tend to be in full inches).

Have fun!

Ellice


Posted by lewmew on July 28, 2008, 12:58 pm


Thanks for everyone's help. I was pretty sure the conversion was
straight 18 Aida/evenweave to mono canvas, but it never hurts to
check. I'd hate to cut it too small!

Linda

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