Use the free Aida Fabric Calculator on ToolVexa to work out the finished size and the fabric size to cut for a cross stitch design, allowing 3 inches of margin on each side.
How to Use
Enter the design width and height in stitches and the fabric count, then press Calculate.
Formula in Plain Words
Finished width = width in stitches divided by fabric count. Finished height = height in stitches divided by fabric count. Cut size adds 3 inches of margin on each side, which is 6 inches in total to each dimension.
Worked Example
A design of 140 by 100 stitches on 14-count fabric has a finished size of 10.00 by 7.14 inches and a cut size of 16.00 by 13.14 inches.
FAQs
What does fabric count mean? The number of stitches per inch. Higher counts give smaller, finer stitches.
Why add 6 inches? That is 3 inches of margin on each side, for framing and finishing.
Should I round up? Yes, when buying fabric it is wise to round the cut size up to the next whole inch.