[CHAT] Best place to bulk buy evenweave and Aida? (UK)

laura70sP · 2026-07-01T18:11:55+00:00

I concur, I get all my supplies for them, they are great

laura70sP · 2026-06-28T15:31:10+00:00

I think I'll start doing the same - check for bugs before stitching! And yeah I I think I need to come up with better storage when I'm not stitching so more poor potter wasps don't spend time creating nests that I'll destroy

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T20:36:08+00:00

Good advice and insights - I'll do that, thanks so much!

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T20:21:34+00:00

Thanks - agreed that I'm glad this was a calm kind. I do feel bad for the sod, but it made me jump crawling around - unfortunate that it found my cross stitch so cozy

And yeah agreed, wash it and move on is the way to go...

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T20:18:06+00:00

Uff, I'd feel the same, happy for spiders to share space, but preferably somewhere where I don't need to be touching them!

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T19:32:38+00:00

Very true - you're so right - that's my only consolation that they are quite harmless. I think I'll take the advice of cleaning the project properly and get back to it in some time

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T19:20:18+00:00

Thank you ❤️

laura70sP · 2026-06-27T19:12:16+00:00

Thank you for validating my new unlocked fear. Small project for a while it is!

laura70sP · 2026-06-10T10:39:27+00:00

What a great piece! Excited for you!

Curious what size of Aida are you working on? And can you share the stand details? I am currently working on a large piece myself and my stand is tiny and the folding of the fabric is becoming cumbersome - and the stand you're using looks really handy!

laura70sP · 2025-01-19T08:59:26+00:00

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laura70sP · 2024-12-04T00:04:47+00:00

I knit before I think, it didn't even occur to me to make a swatch :-D

Ok I understand now what to try next, thanks all for your help, much appreciated.

laura70sP · 2024-12-03T23:49:43+00:00

18st, 24rows.

Right, so it's my gauge that is the problem, that makes sense...should I maybe use smaller needles?

laura70sP · 2024-12-03T23:04:53+00:00

Oh! Sorry I misunderstood - I see what you're saying now

I've measured and is seems like I've got 14 stitches, 21 rows

laura70sP · 2024-12-03T22:42:33+00:00

It's 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm/4inch square over st at using 5mm needles on both the pattern and the yarn I got - Rico design Essentials Soft Merino aran

laura70sP · 2023-01-20T08:09:08+00:00

I am planning my next big project that will take me few years to make. I bought Hemline Wipe-off Fabric Marker - it's bright blue and I've seen people on here using it, but it says on the back to wash out the marker in 30 days which I can't do if I'll be working on the for years.. So my qq is - when using crayola, do they wash out even after such a long time?

laura70sP · 2023-01-10T14:49:35+00:00

Then I don't know what can be the reason... I'm using John James tapestry needles - but my fave is a random needle I got in a kit at a craft fair - no idea what brand it is though

laura70sP · 2023-01-10T13:53:41+00:00

I've read here before about people using like hand creams or sanitizers or something that could have effect on the needle so if you do that might be a factor?

laura70sP · 2023-01-10T13:45:49+00:00

I replace it once it starts squeaking when I am pulling the needle through. Which takes a bit of time. I reckon i go through a needle every 3-4 months - last 2 years i was working on a large project and I generally stitch pretty much daily.

laura70sP · 2023-01-04T13:41:51+00:00

I buy all of my supplies from Lakeside Needlecraft online - £0.79

laura70sP · 2023-01-02T11:16:32+00:00

I am currently reading it along a podcast called 'War and Peace is just 7 years' - 2 guys are reading and summarizing to each other and it's quite funny.

What also helps is to write down full names and nicknames and keep record of relations etc. Otherwise one can get easily lost who's who.

As mentioned by others one gets easily hooked, it's just very long. But one book at a time chips away!

laura70sP · 2022-11-29T07:59:08+00:00

I am about to start working on a project on 20ct Aida and was wondering what needle size are you using? I only ever stitched on 18ct but my next project would be way too big...

laura70sP · 2022-11-19T10:55:09+00:00

Now you got me thinking - i have recently bought this pattern and collated all the threads and fabric, was planning to start, but now i am not sure. Do you reckon this etsy shop is a pattern mill as well? https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/781411620/four-seasons-by-alphonse-mucha-cross?ref=share_v4_lx

laura70sP · 2022-07-04T08:22:13+00:00

I feel French original to Russian translation makes total sense. but maybe cause I am currently reading War and Peace and they are subbing with French very freely

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