Make sure your stitches are not too tight. If you pull down the needle too tight, the stitches will look flat, and the Aida fabric may
be damaged.
Of course it is preferable to embroider in natural light: it puts less strain on your eyes, but it does not always work. So try to embroider closer to the lamp.
Try to plan the whole design in advance. Check that you have all the accessories. This is so annoying when the thread is over, when all the cross-stitch project is almost done.
Material Type: Aida Generic Brown
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 138 x 120 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 9.9 x 8.6 inches or 250 x 218 mm
Suggested Material Size: 15.8 x 14.5 inches or 400 x 368 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
The biggest nuisance to any cross stitcher, new or experienced, is the dreaded knotted floss.
Virtually everyone who has ever completed a project has experienced a tangle which has turned into a knot. It's always worth taking time to untangle the mistake, particularly if you're framing a project, otherwise it will be riddled with visible lumps.
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