I've only ever used aida fon my cross-stiching, 20 count usually, but have made a more intricate pattern and was wondering about using linen, as I can get a 32 or even 40 count which would work a lot better...

What would you say are the pros and cons of linen over aida? What would be the better type of linen to buy? Where do you get yours from?

Linen would obviously be a lot softer, does it become a lot harder to work with? Do you need special thread, or use the same as with the aida?

And one last thing, you can't get aida more than 22 count aida can you? Because if you can, where from?