Nova Orbis Tabula

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We have had a few requests from some customers to label our designs with their skill level i.e. beginner, intermediate or advanced. Whilst this would helpful to some, we feel that organizing our designs this way will impede your ability to try something new.

Our designs are done with your comfort in mind, the symbols are clear and easy, the color blocks help, there are less confetti or none at all and they are so easy to read and refer to. See Sample.

Except for a handful huge endeavors such as Nova Orbis Tabula most of our designs are tailored for all skill levels.

If you prefer to start small to do a little practice, we recommend starting with our Mini and Bookmark Kits

The difference between 14-count and 18-count Aida fabric is in the size of the squares or holes, which directly impacts the level of detail and size of the final cross-stitch piece:

1. 14-count Aida: This fabric has 14 squares (or stitches) per inch. It is often recommended for beginners because the squares are larger, making it easier to see and work with. The finished design will be slightly bigger compared to 18-count.

2. 18-count Aida: This fabric has 18 squares (or stitches) per inch. Since the squares are smaller, the stitches will be tighter, resulting in a more detailed design. However, it might be more challenging to stitch on, especially for those with less experience. The finished design will also be slightly smaller than on 14-count Aida.

In summary, 14-count is larger and simpler, while 18-count offers more detail in a smaller size but can be more challenging to work with.

Unfortunately, the answer is no. All of our designs are Counted Cross Stitch, not stamped, so you will need to refer to the chart and stitch on a blank Aida fabric.

It is so easy to get the kit of your dreams! Prefer a black and white chart? Or maybe you prefer to stitch this on 28-count evenweave that you already have?

We can only offer 14 and 18-count Aida but we are happy to give you enough floss for your fabric count and not include the fabric at a discount! Let us know what you need and we will create a custom listing for you with the corrected prices.

We ship your order out within 1-2 days. Once shipped, delivery will take about 2-8 days via either FedEx, Aramex, DHL or UPS to most destinations. Read more about Shipping.

Of course, you can! You can return it for a full refund or do an exchange for materials. Orders are to be returned within 30 days of receipt and must be returned in its original sealed condition.

The only product we can't accept returns are Stitch a Photo orders as these are customized orders and PDF downloads.

Click here if you would like to do an Exchange/Return.

You definitely can! Although we only show the sizes for 14 and 18-count on our charts, in reality, a cross stitch design can be done on any count such as 9-count, 11-count, 28-count or more. The only difference would be the finished size and the amount of threads needed.

If you need the fabric/thread calculation changed for a kit, just let us know and we would be happy to omit the fabric and give you a discount as we can only provide 14 and 18 count Aida.

For all our Pattern orders, you can download the PDF immediately after checkout. A link for the download will be provided at the end of checkout after payment is made.