🧵 Maydear Stitch Cotton Needlework 12×18 (Inch) White: Premium Quality for Effortless DIY Projects Review

Superb Aida fabric! It's durable, doesn't stretch much, which is great for sewing, especially for beginners. Due to the strong, non-stretch fabric, the finished cross stitch project will not be unduly stretched or uneven. It washes very well, does not shrink and remains fairly stiff after a short ironing, ideal for framing a finished project. It's fun to sew 11 bills, it's a slightly larger weave and the holes mean a quicker and bigger finish. Both the black and white fabric are great and the…

This Aida fabric has the perfect balance of stiffness and flexibility. It has a wonderful space for cross-stitching or embroidery and it has enough space to make multiple projects. It's strong enough to poke a few times if you make a mistake, yet flexible enough to pick up a needle and thread with ease. For the price, the amount of quality Aida fabric you get makes it great. There are two sheets of black Aida 18" x 12" and four white sheets 18" x 12". That will do for you for a while; I would…

After a long break, I return to cross-stitch. I'm not interested in off-the-shelf commercial templates. I'm more interested in embroidering my own designs or some of the subversive/snarky designs you can find on Etsy or in books here on Revain. Since I haven't had stitches since I was 11 and my eyes are no longer 11 year old eyes, I've decided to start with count 11 of Hades. If you are new to cross stitch, this means 11 squares per inch. These appear to be the largest squares you can easily…