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About four years ago I was really into needlepoint, especially with counted cross stitch. But after my daughter was born I didn't have time to do needlepoint. Well, I'm 8 months pregnant with my son, making a turkey for his bedroom wall (14 ct) (woods/forest theme for his nursery). So I decided to get some Counted-cross stitch needles. Every where I went today (Michales, ACMoore, Joann's)had embroidery, tapestry, crewel, etc except for counted cross stitch. I know tapestry needle can be used but the numbers and thickness seems different from the counted cross stitch needles that I have left.
My question is can I still get counted cross stitch needles or is tapestry all that I can get? Where or how can I figure out the difference between the number of needle (thickness of), of tapestry needle, compared to a cross-stitch count?
Any response will be appreciated.
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I have over the years used DMC Counted Cross Stitch needles, and for 14 ct use about a 24 or 22. I can't tell you how many needles I have LOST since beginning cross stitch in 1988!! In a pinch I have used a nice small size embroidery needle, just take a coarse emery board and file down the point a bit. As long as you can get the 2 or 3 strands of floss thru the eye of the needle, and the head (or the eye I guess)of the needle is not bigger than the holes in the aida cloth, use what is comfortable to you. Lots of people use a hoop, and I just can't, but my stuff has always turned out fine, so there are no rules carved in stone. Have fun and happy stitching!
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