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    I will check with Dawn, but to me it looks like the sampler has some stitches that are over 1 thread and those would be more difficult to do 14-count Aida.

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    Hello everyone, welcome to class! I hope you enjoy the lessons and get some benefit out of them. At any time please let me know if you need any help with the instructions or with working on your project. And please ask questions if you have them. Others may also have the same question!

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