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What does HPI mean?

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Question: What does HPI mean?
Lee asks, "I have a pattern that is calling for 16HPI Zweigart Rustico Aida in oatmeal color. What is HPI?"
Answer: HPI refers to holes per inch. It is another way to refer to the count of Aida fabric.

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