{"product_id":"dmc-white-aida-cross-stitch-fabric-38-x-46cm-14-or-16-count","title":"DMC White Aida Cross Stitch Fabric, 38 x 46cm, 14 or 16 Count","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.ds-stitch26{--ink:#293d38;--muted:#5b6c66;--accent:#a83949;--line:#e5dfd7;--wash:#faf5ef;color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.7 Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1120px;margin:32px auto}.ds-stitch26 *{box-sizing:border-box}.ds-stitch26 h2,.ds-stitch26 h3{color:var(--ink);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.18;text-transform:none}.ds-stitch26 h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);letter-spacing:-1px;margin:10px 0 18px}.ds-stitch26 h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 13px}.ds-stitch26 p{margin:0 0 15px}.ds-stitch26 a{color:var(--accent);text-underline-offset:4px}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;background:var(--wash);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid var(--accent);border-radius:22px;padding:32px}.ds-stitch26 .st-intro{flex:1 1 330px;min-width:0}.ds-stitch26 .st-kicker{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.7px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero figure{flex:0 1 310px;margin:0 auto;padding:15px;background:white;border-radius:15px}.ds-stitch26 img{width:100%;height:310px;object-fit:contain;display:block}.ds-stitch26 figcaption{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px}.ds-stitch26 .st-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:19px}.ds-stitch26 .st-chips span{padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;background:white;font-size:13px}.ds-stitch26 .st-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:22px 0}.ds-stitch26 .st-card{padding:23px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:15px}.ds-stitch26 .st-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;background:#f2f6f2;padding:27px;border-radius:17px;margin:24px 0}.ds-stitch26 ul,.ds-stitch26 ol{padding-left:21px;margin:0}.ds-stitch26 li{margin-bottom:9px}.ds-stitch26 dl{margin:0}.ds-stitch26 dl div{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #d9e2da}.ds-stitch26 dt{font-weight:700}.ds-stitch26 dd{margin:3px 0 0;color:var(--muted)}.ds-stitch26 .st-note{padding:18px 22px;border-left:4px solid #c09b5f;background:#fbf6e9;margin:22px 0}.ds-stitch26 details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:17px 0}.ds-stitch26 summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:700}.ds-stitch26 summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:4px}.ds-stitch26 details p{margin:12px 0 0}.ds-stitch26 .st-links{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:26px;padding-top:20px;color:var(--muted)}@media(max-width:680px){.ds-stitch26 .st-grid,.ds-stitch26 .st-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ds-stitch26 .st-hero{padding:21px}.ds-stitch26 img{height:260px}.ds-stitch26 .st-card{padding:19px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003csection class=\"ds-stitch26\" aria-label=\"DMC White Aida Cross Stitch Fabric, 38 x 46cm, 14 or 16 Count product guide\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"st-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"st-kicker\"\u003eDMC | Pre-cut white cotton Aida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart with the right count.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a pre-cut piece of white DMC Aida for counted cross stitch. Both options are 100% cotton and measure 38 x 46cm. Pick 14 count for larger stitches or 16 count when you want a finer result from the same stitch chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e38 x 46cm piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 or 16 count\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/Aida-14ct-BLANC-Echantillon-toile.jpg?v=1793597119\" alt=\"DMC 14 count white Aida fabric, close-up of the weave\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eWhite Aida weave photographs. The selected count determines the fabric supplied.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e14 count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen stitches per inch offers an easy-to-see grid and is a useful starting point for many cross stitch patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003e16 count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen stitches per inch gives smaller stitches. The same stitch count produces a smaller finished design than on 14 count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"st-card\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA measured starting point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 38 x 46cm pre-cut format makes project planning easy. Check the design dimensions and add finishing margins before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"st-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 pre-cut piece of white DMC Aida, 38 x 46cm, in the selected count\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eColour\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eWhite \/ Blanc\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eComposition\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePiece size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e38 x 46cm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCount options\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e14 count or 16 count\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSelling unit\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne pre-cut piece, not fabric by the metre\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake a confident start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the stitch count and finished size specified by your chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate fabric needed: design stitch count divided by the selected stitches per inch, then add finishing margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the fabric centre and follow your chart, keeping the edge allowance clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"st-note\"\u003eThread, needle, hoop and chart are sold separately. Follow the most restrictive care instructions for every fabric and thread used in the finished project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the two counts the same physical size?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Both invoice options measure 38 x 46cm, but 16 count has more stitch squares per inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this sold by the metre?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. One purchase is a single pre-cut piece in the selected count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"st-links\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dmc-yarn-craft-kits-accessories-nz\"\u003eDMC supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embroidery-hoops\"\u003ehand embroidery hoops\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DMC","offers":[{"title":"14 count","offer_id":68392946041053,"sku":"DMX1436-WHIT","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 count","offer_id":68392946073821,"sku":"DMX1636-WHIT","price":16.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/Aida-14ct-BLANC-Echantillon-toile.jpg?v=1793597119","url":"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/products\/dmc-white-aida-cross-stitch-fabric-38-x-46cm-14-or-16-count","provider":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}