How To

Pin Stitch on Aida

To anchor your floss without needing to use a knot you can use a pin stitch. This is useful when stitching blackwork, or if you are cross stitching but have...

Holbein Stitch (Double Running Stitch)

Stitch up through 1 and then down through 2.     Stitch up through 3 and then down through 4. Up through 5 and down through 6.     Once...

Back Stitch on Evenweave/Linen

Stitch up through 1 and then skip a single hole and go down through 2. Stitch up through 3 and then skip another hole and down through 1. Repeat this...

How To Back Stitch on Aida

Stitch up through 1 and then down through 2. Stitch up through 3 and then down through 1. Continue up through 4 down through 3, up through 5 down through...

Converting Fabric Sizes/Counts

Aida is available in many different counts (sizes). The most popular are 11, 14, 18 and 28. The lower the number the less squares there are per inch therefore the...