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Cross Stitch Fabric Table: Fabric width needed by Design width

Reference table of fabric width needed for Cross Stitch Fabric across a range of design width values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This cross stitch fabric reference table shows the fabric width needed for a range of design width values, assuming a design height of 140 stitches, a fabric count of 14 stitches/inch and a margin per side of 3 inches. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Design widthFabric width neededFabric height needed
35 stitches8.5016.00
70 stitches11.0016.00
110 stitches13.8616.00
140 stitches16.0016.00
210 stitches21.0016.00
280 stitches26.0016.00
420 stitches36.0016.00
700 stitches56.0016.00
980 stitches76.0016.00
1,400 stitches106.0016.00

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your design width and read across to the fabric width needed. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common design width values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Cross Stitch Fabric Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.