Custom Cording Calculator (Digital Download)

Want to up your cording game?

Enter the size of your project, desired thickness, and the calculator will estimate exactly how much thread you'll need to create your own cording — no math required.

One of the trickiest parts of making your own needlepoint cording is figuring out how much thread you actually need before you start. Too little and you run short at the worst possible moment. Too much and you waste precious thread. This digital calculator solves that problem completely.

Enter your project size and desired cording thickness and the calculator will do the rest, giving you a precise thread estimate so you can cut confidently and get started without second-guessing yourself.

What it does:

• Takes your project size and desired thickness as inputs
• Calculates your thread requirements instantly
• Works for any size project, from small ornaments to large standups
• Eliminates the guesswork so you can cut confidently and never run short
• Reusable for every project you make

Who this is for: Any needlepoint finisher who makes their own cording and wants a precise, reliable starting point for their thread calculations. Whether you are a beginner attempting cording for the first time or an experienced finisher tired of estimating, this calculator takes the stress out of one of finishing's trickiest steps.

Want to learn how to make your own cording from scratch? The Needlepoint Finishing Club on Substack has 50+ tutorials including dedicated cording instruction, expert troubleshooting chat, and live monthly events. Join the Club here.

Prefer to learn cording in a structured, hands-on setting? Check out our Lacis Cording Maker and Instructional Video for the tool Amanda uses and recommends for making beautiful, consistent cording at home.

📥 Delivery This is a digital product. Upon purchase, you will receive access to the Custom Cording Calculator by email. No shipping required.