Berit – I usually do 30-count with 2/2. I definitely struggle with 1/2 or 2/2 on 32-count. With the 30-count, I always go with 2/2 unless I’m using a plump silk like Belle Soie. I just don’t think 1/2 with cotton gives quite enough coverage.

Man, I’d never seen that Halloween Quaker (too awesome!), and your floss toss looks great for SG–is Creme Brulee the recommended linen? And do you think you’ll stitch 1/2 or 2/2 on that 30 ct. I still can’t decide what to do with the 32-30 counts regarding how many strands to use. Man, I do find myself leaning toward Snow Garden, though…Have you seen how some people (Nicole N., and Pat Ryan of R&R are doing all the Anniv. of the Heart series on one linen? You can see Pat’s on Alma’s BBD blog.)