Mono canvas v . . .

Posted by bungadora on July 10, 2006, 8:56 am

Mono canvas is an open weave of single threads creating large holes
used for needlepoint. The canvas is completely covered by stitches. You
can use it for xs patterns, but you would work the background as well
as the figurative subject of the embroidery. Needlepoint is also
usually worked in wools unless you're a vegan, which makes it very
durable, and can be used for chair seats, cushions, rugs, etc.

Aida is much more closely woven and uses two sets of threads in the
weave. It is most commonly used for cross stitch because the weave
forms little squares. The aida usually forms the background to the
figure and is not worked, although some have suggested that the best
use for aida are projects requiring 100% coverage.

Time to get out of my jammies and get ready for work.
Dora
http://www.picturetrail.com/bungadora

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Posted by lewmew on July 11, 2006, 10:30 am

When you are using perle, though, does it make much difference whether
you use mono canvas or Aida?

I'm asking all this because I've fallen in love with several Laura
Perin designs - most of which call for 18 count mono canvas. It's more
expensive and difficult to get (although I've ordered a piece from
Nordic Needle for one project) and I was wondering if I could
substitute.

Posted by Brenda Lewis on July 11, 2006, 10:46 am

All you can do is test the stitches you'll be using on a piece of Aida
to see if you like the coverage and the technique. Aida has more visual
"weight" than mono canvas so you might have to play around with
different sizes of perle to find something that pleases you.

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Brenda
Tickler of Chuzzles

Posted by bungadora on July 11, 2006, 11:57 pm

You might want to look at converting the perle to floss - that's if you
are doing it cross stitch. Methinks the perle would be too heavy for
anything but tent stitch for 18 count. Cross stitch adds a block-ier
quality to the design than tent.

But, like Brenda says you would have to experiment to see what you
like.

Dora

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Posted by Sara on July 12, 2006, 7:32 am

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OK, now I see where you're going with this. The holes on 18 ct mono
canvas are much bigger than on 18 ct Aida. And the Laura Perin
designs use some pretty chunky fibers, besides #5 pearl. My personal
opinion is to spring for the canvas. But find a place who'll custom
cut a piece for you, not NN which will only cut off the bolt. That
will bring the cost down considerably. And you'll need stretcher bars
to, but those are cheap and available at places like Michael's.
Thumbtacks (not push pins) work fine to attach the canvas to the
stretcher bars.
Which Laura Perin do you have?

Sara

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