Aida – Most beginners start their cross stitch projects on Aida fabric. This is a somewhat loosely woven fabric meant for cross stitch with prominent threads; looks like a fabric made of threads grouped together. It is also very inexpensive but not suitable for functional things because of the holes in the fabric. 14 count Aida is universally the most popular cross stitch fabric.
For beginners Aida is one of the best fabric for cross stitch, because of the readily available weaves. You may need to interface the cloth if it is too loose.
Material Type: Aida Generic Cream
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 120 x 158 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 8.6 x 11.3 inches or 218 x 287 mm
Suggested Material Size: 14.5 x 17.2 inches or 368 x 437 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
Don't leave the project in the hoop overnight. When you're done cross-stitching for the day don't forget to take it out of the hoop. Your embroidery project needs rest to!
And another important thing. No matter which direction your top leg of stitch is going, but please be sure that they are all going in the same direction.
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