Intermediate
Aida
Cross-stitch
Top sewing tip
The wider Aida band used here has 29 holes across its width, while the narrower has 14. The charted motifs have been designed to fit these two widths but could easily be adapted to fit other thread counts.
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Susie Johns is a versatile crafter, with a flair for knitting and embroidery. She contributes regularly to several craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on s
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