Zweigart Murano 3984/4028 is a 32-count evenweave fabric in Sahara — a warm, sandy golden-brown. Part of Zweigart's Lugana family, Murano has a soft drape and subtle sheen that makes it a popular choice for counted cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread work, and surface embroidery. At 32 count, each cross stitch worked over two threads produces the same stitch size as 16-count Aida — fine enough for detailed designs yet comfortable to stitch without magnification for most stitchers.
Details
– Count: 32 ct (126 threads per 10 cm)
– Fiber content: 52% cotton, 48% modal (rayon)
– Color: Sahara
– Approximate DMC equivalent: 782
Please Note
Fabric is dyed in batches from natural fibers, so slight shade differences between dye lots can occur — even within the same color name. If your project needs several pieces in the same shade, please order them together so they can be cut from a single bolt. Keep in mind that on-screen color may also differ from the actual fabric depending on your monitor and lighting. Fabric edges are unfinished — not serged or hemmed.
Brand new. Cut from the bolt.
Project Notes
Murano feels smoother under the needle than pure cotton evenweaves and holds its shape well in a hoop or scroll frame. Sahara works well for designs with warm, earthy palettes — autumn samplers, desert and travel motifs, old-world maps, and nature scenes where a sandy background lets the stitching take center stage without the starkness of white. If you plan to cross stitch over two threads, a size 26 or 28 tapestry needle is ideal for this count. To prevent fraying while you work, finish the unfinished edges with a simple zigzag stitch, masking tape, or a liquid fray sealant before you begin.