# Best 14 count aida cross stitch fabric: brands, cuts and colors Source: https://hoopandfloss.com/best/best-14-count-aida-cloth Publisher: Hoop and Floss. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://hoopandfloss.com/how-we-pick 14 count aida is the usual beginner fabric for cross stitch: 14 stitches per inch, each about 1.81 mm, worked with 2 strands of embroidery floss and a size 24 tapestry needle. Because the count is fixed, what differs between listings is the brand, the cut size, the color and how the piece is packed. Cut size matters most. Design size in inches is the stitch count divided by 14, and the fabric should be at least 3 in larger on every side. So a 15 x 18 in cut takes a design up to 126 x 168 stitches, a 20 x 30 in cut up to 196 x 336 and a 30 x 36 in cut up to 336 x 420. White and antique white are the standard grounds; black usually takes one strand more for coverage. This guide compares seven 14 count aida cross stitch fabric listings from DMC, Zweigart, Design Works and lesser-known brands by what each listing states. Nothing here was stitched or tested by us. For other design sizes, use the cross stitch calculator on this site. ## Picks ### 1. DMC GD1436-0322 Classic Reserve Gold Label Aida Fabric Box, Antique White, 14 Count Cut size: 15 x 18 in; Color: Antique white; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A pre-cut 15 x 18 in piece of DMC Classic Reserve Gold Label aida in antique white. With a 3 in margin on every side it fits a design up to 126 x 168 stitches, enough for most small and medium charts. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton yarn produced specifically for aida, giving a firm, even grid. - Described as a heavier weight fabric, sturdy enough to stitch without a hoop under many circumstances. - Arrives in protective packaging that the listing says keeps the cloth free of folds and creases. Limits to know: - One 15 x 18 in piece only, so a design wider than about 9 in needs a larger cut. - This listing is antique white only; white and ivory are separate DMC listings. ### 2. DMC Charles Craft Cross Stich Fabric Silver Label Aida - 14 Count - 30X36 (White) Cut size: 30 x 36 in; Color: White; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A large 30 x 36 in cut of DMC Charles Craft Silver Label aida in white. With 3 in margins it fits a design up to 336 x 420 stitches, or it can be cut down into several smaller pieces. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton with a clear, even 14 count grid. - 30 x 36 in is the largest branded cut in this guide, with room for a large sampler or several small projects. - Sold in white here, with an antique white version of the same 30 x 36 in cut listed separately. Limits to know: - The listing does not say whether the fabric ships folded or rolled, so creases are possible. - No fabric weight or stiffness is stated, unlike the Gold Label listings from the same brand. ### 3. Zweigart Aida Cloth 14 Count - Natural White (101), 19.7" x 39.4", 100% Cotton Fabric for Cross Stitch & Embroidery Projects Cut size: 19.7 x 39.4 in; Color: Natural white (101); Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 Zweigart 14 count aida in natural white (shade 101), cut to 19.7 x 39.4 in. With 3 in margins the piece fits a design up to about 191 x 467 stitches, a long format that suits a banner or two medium charts. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton aida with clear, even squares. - The orange line in the selvedge is named in the listing as the mark of Zweigart fabric. - The same seller lists a 19.7 x 19.7 in cut and a beige 19.7 x 59 in cut for other project sizes. Limits to know: - Sold under the Luca-S brand name rather than by Zweigart itself. - The listing does not say whether the piece ships folded or rolled, and no fabric weight is stated. ### 4. Caydo Cross Stitch Aida Fabric 14 Count with Washable Grid Lines, 59"x39" Large Size for for Home DIY Embroidery Decoration and Needlework Cut size: 59 x 39 in; Color: not stated; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A 59 x 39 in piece of 14 count aida pre-printed with washable blue grid lines every 10 stitches. With 3 in margins it fits up to 742 x 462 stitches, the scale of a full-coverage piece, or it cuts into many small ones. What the listing offers: - Pre-printed washable blue grid lines every 10 stitches, which the listing says guide placement and reduce mistakes. - 59 x 39 in, the largest piece in this guide, stated as 100% pure cotton. - Described as a stiff finish that holds tension well, so the listing says no hoop is required. Limits to know: - The grid has to be washed out after stitching, so the finished piece and its floss must be washable. - The base fabric color is not stated in the title or the bullets. ### 5. 14 Count Aida Fabric Pre-Cut for Counted Cross Stitch - White Cut size: 20 x 30 in; Color: White; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A pre-cut 20 x 30 in piece of white 14 count aida from Design Works Crafts. With 3 in margins it fits a design up to 196 x 336 stitches, or it can be cut to size with the rest saved for later projects. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100% cotton 14-count white aida fabric. - 20 x 30 in pre-cut size, described as usable with or without a hoop and meant to be cut to the size you need. - The listing states that the fabric is made in the USA. Limits to know: - A short listing: no fabric weight, stiffness or packaging method is stated. - This listing is white only; the oatmeal color is a separate listing. ### 6. Aida Cloth 14 Count Cross Stitch Fabric,19×28inch (14CT, Black) Cut size: 19 x 28 in; Color: Black; Material: 100% cotton; Pieces: 1 A 19 x 28 in sheet of black 14 count aida for designs that need a dark ground. With 3 in margins it fits up to 182 x 308 stitches. Dark fabric usually takes one strand more for coverage. What the listing offers: - Listing states 100 percent cotton, black color, 14 count. - 19 x 28 in (48.5 x 72 cm) sheet that the listing says can be cut into multiple small squares. - Listing notes that soaking in water and drying flat makes a stiff cloth slightly softer. Limits to know: - Ships folded rather than rolled, and the listing says to expect fold creases that need ironing. - Lesser-known brand, and no fabric weight is stated in the listing. ### 7. Caydo 6 Pieces Aida Cloth 14 Count White, 12x18 Inch for Cross Stitch Cut size: 12 x 18 in; Color: White; Material: Cotton; Pieces: 6 Six white 12 x 18 in pieces for small projects and practice. With 3 in margins each piece fits a design up to 84 x 168 stitches, so it suits ornaments, cards and beginner charts rather than large samplers. What the listing offers: - Pack of 6 pieces, each about 18 x 12 in, so several small projects come from one pack. - Listing describes soft cotton material with neat edges and clear holes. - Described as sturdy and suitable for use in embroidery hoops. Limits to know: - Each piece is only 12 x 18 in, which limits a design to about 6 x 12 in once margins are allowed. - The listing says cotton but does not state 100% cotton, fabric weight or how the pieces are packed. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.