How to Calculate Fabric Size for Your Cross Stitch Projects

Calculating how much fabric you will need for a cross stitch project can cause quite a lot of anxiety so I'm sharing my step by step process for easily figuring this out. I'll cover how to work out the finished design size and how to choose the amount of margins you need to add. Grab your free guide and worksheet as a handy reference, and cut your fabric with confidence! Chapters; 00:00 Start 01:46 Intro to fabric sizing 03:05 Step 1 – what fabric are you using? 04:31 Step 2 – what will your finished stitched design size be? 06:38 Step 3 – how much margin do you need to add? 09:42 Embroidery hoop finish 11:06 Framed finish 13:17 Aperture greeting card finish 15:09 ‘Patch’ finish 17:32 Final tip to reduce fabric fraying *GRAB YOUR GUIDE/WORKSHEET* https://0ebbbda4-13eb-4d5d-92f3-fcab1... *JOIN MY EMAIL LIST* Peek behind the scenes, get exclusive pattern discounts and a free pattern! https://subscribepage.io/catkin-and-l... *BROWSE JOYFUL CROSS STITCH PATTERNS* I sell cute colourful designs suitable for beginners and more experienced stitchers in my Etsy shop https://catkinandlillie.etsy.com *FIND MORE STITCHY GOODNESS* Browse blog posts on all sorts of topics, resources and some cute free patterns on my website https://www.catkinandlillie.com *PATTERNS SHOWN* Dragon with Heart Balloon by Catkin and Lillie: https://catkinandlillie.etsy.com/list... *OTHER VIDEOS MENTIONED* What is cross stitch fabric count and why do you need to know?:    • What is Cross Stitch Fabric Count and Why ...   Cross stitch terms: what is stitching '1 over 2' etc.?:    • Cross stitch terms - what is stitching '1 ...   5 methods to stop cross stitch fabric fraying:    • 5 Methods to Stop Cross Stitch Fabric Fraying