Count the stitches.
Take the full width and height from your chart. We’ll turn the squares into a size.
A SMALL TOOL FOR BIG IDEAS
A little math.
A lot more
stitching.
From the first square to the final frame.
Find the right size Aida for the project
you can’t wait to make.
Free to use. No account. Just your next project.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.
THE FABRIC DOESN’T HAVE TO BE.
THE FABRIC DOESN’T HAVE TO BE.
A LITTLE EXAMPLE100 × 150 stitches
one square at a time 14-count Aida · 2 in per edge
Fabric to plan for11.14 × 14.71 in
✳ Inches or centimetres✳ Compare your fabric count✳ A plan you can print
A GOOD BEGINNING
A bit of planning.
Room for the lovely part.
Keep the guessing out of your fabric cut.
Three small details are all you need.
Choose your Aida.
See how 14, 16 and 18 count change the same design, before you commit to cloth.
Give it some space.
Add a margin on every edge for handling and your chosen finish. Then keep your plan.
FIELD NOTES
For the thoughtful maker.
FABRIC BASICS · 5 min read
14, 16 or 18 count? Start with the size you want.
Understand Aida count, compare the same chart on three fabrics, and choose a scale that suits your project.
Read the notePROJECT PLANNING · 5 min read
Leave room for the finish, before the first stitch.
Separate the stitched design from the fabric you cut, and make a practical edge allowance for your intended finish.
Read the noteTHE MATH, GENTLY · 4 min read
From stitches to inches, centimetres and a useful project note.
Walk through a complete Aida size calculation, convert units accurately, and make a note you can use at the cutting table.
Read the note