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    Sep 06, 2021 2 minutes

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    1 FABRICS

    Begin with either aida or evenweave.

    is best for beginners, with regular woven blocks and obvious holes. It’s stiffer than evenweave, but will soften slightly as you work. The most common fabric is 14-count aida. It’s harder to work fractional stitches on aida, as you’ll need to make an extra

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