Linen is an evenly woven fabric made of flax. There are three different types of fabrics that are commonly used for counted needlework such as cross stitch. Measure one inch of the fabric (vertically or horizontally) and count how many holes are in it, and that’s your thread count! Types of Cross Stitch Fabrics Most fabrics will disclose the thread count, but if you don’t have the package for a particular piece of fabric, you can easily determine the thread count with a ruler.
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How to Measure The Thread Count Of Fabric Generally speaking, the higher the thread count is, the closer the weave and smaller the holes in the fabric will be. The thread count is determined by how many threads are woven together per square inch.Ĭross stitch fabrics can come in counts anywhere from 11 and sometimes all the way up to 32. Thread CountĮven weave fabrics have the same number of vertical and horizontal threads throughout the fabric. Most cross stitch fabrics are made up primarily of natural fibers, are relatively sturdy, and don’t have any stretch to them. There are natural fibers (like cotton, linen, wool) and synthetic fibers (like polyester and rayon). These are the materials that make up the threads of the fabric. Additionally, the holes in the fabric form a visible grid that you can follow to stitch a pattern. This is very beneficial for cross stitch because the cross stitches you make will be the exact same width and height. The way these threads are interlaced is what makes up the “weave” of the fabric.įor cross stitch fabrics, they are all evenly woven. Weaveįabric is made up of warp and weft (lengthwise and crosswise) threads that are woven together. You may see some of these terms on the labels of the fabrics, and it’s important to understand what each one means. Characteristics of Fabric To Knowįirst, before we go over the 3 different types of cross stitch fabric, it’s important to understand a few important characteristics they all have. I thought that any kind would do, and I had no idea that it came in different sizes! This article will go over the different types of fabric there are to choose from and what to look for when you are gathering supplies for your next project.
I remember being kind of confused when I started shopping around for cross stitch fabrics.
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