Needle size

Hi All,

I have finally finished the Stocking for DW (in time for Christmas this year) and the Musical Carousel Horse for DD. What with moving across the country stitching had been on hold. I am about to start Pegasus on

36 count (enchanted night) and was wondering what size needle t use? I have only used Aida up to now and was concerned that the needles I have may be to fat. The pattern calls for three strands of floss so I'm guessing that the needle cann't be to small. When I was binding the edge of the fabric on our machine I could see where it made holes. Thanks in advance. John
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quinn.john.p
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John,

That seems like a lot of thread for 36 count. Maybe that's because Enchanted Night is a dark fabric, but I think I'd take a few stitches in the margin to check it out. I'm currently stitching on 36 ct. using Vikki Clayton silks, l strand. I didn't think it was dense enough so I practiced some 2 strand stitches and that was way too crowded. There is a difference with silk and cotton though so maybe three is just right. As to needle I would probably use a 24, but I imagine that might be a personal preference. HTH!

Lynn > Hi All,

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lrdavis

Thank you, the pattern calls for Aida. I will try 2 strands first. I am using the 36 count as a experiment before ordering the fabric for the Marbek Nativity. I intend to do it on Navy and I want to see how difficult dark 36 count is to work with so I can chose between it and

18 count Aida. John
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quinn.john.p

I would think the main thing to consider is that the needle is big enough to make a hole that will allow the thread to pass through the fabric with out too much drag that could cause wear on it. Three strands of floss sounds like a lot on 36 count fabric! You would probably need a 24 needle to accommodate it.

Mavia

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Mavia Beaulieu

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