needlepoint canvas vs. cross stitch fabric

[isaacson72]

I've just seen something called bargello online, and want to give it a whirl. I've done needlepoint projects before but I've never bought just blank canvas. Is the count similar to cross-stitch fabric? Does 14-count canvas equal 14-ct aida? Can I just use aida instead, do you think?

Thanks!

[Stitchinkitty]

Bargello or Florentine stitch can be worked on canvas or on cross stitch fabric.It's quick.easy and very effective.My first experience with it was over sixty years ago and I stitched on hessian(burlap) with wool!!

[Mabel Figworthy]

As for counts, yes, size-wise 14ct anything is the same (although canvas will look quite different from aida of the same count, just as 18ct aida looks different from 18ct evenweave)

[richardandtracy]

14ct anything will be the same... provided it isn't metric. Then it will be 14 threads per centimetre (36ct in inches). Shouldn't have a worry unless you're buying from continental Europe.

Regards,

Richard

[Mabel Figworthy]

Good point Richard! As I started my stitching career buying fabrics marked /cm I should have thought of that

[isaacson72]

Excellent, thank you for all the responses! I think for now, while I'm still just playing around with different stuff, I'll use the extra aida stash I've got. Ever since I discovered evenweave/linen, I'm not a big fan of aida. If I decide I really like this type of stitching, I can get some more "official" needlepoint fabric.

Thanks!!