@@catkinandlillie very helpful video!! Do you have any tips for keeping your thread from coming out of your needle? I've been tying a knot at the end, but I've noticed it sometimes creates issues so I'm curious if there's a better way! (I use the loop method for context)
Sadly I don't think I can help with this as I've not often had this problem. I wonder if using a smaller size needle would help as a smaller needle will have a smaller eye. Also look for a needle brand that has a narrower eye as they do vary a bit. Of course a smaller/narrower eye can be trickier to thread but hopefully the thread won't fall out so much as you stitch!
Thank you, wonderful tips! I am just starting out in cross stitch but I have been needlepointing for a long time. Thank you for pointing out there are no right or wrong ways to make an X but consistency. I don't needlepoint in the "traditional manner", so I don't expect I will cross stitch in any particular way, I'll just follow the Danish method. I am starting with a fairly simple full coverage pattern as I felt this would be good for me and make it feel more like needlepoint in a way, I do counted needlepoint mostly so the counting is not a issue. In my practice pieces the biggest issue I have had is finding the darn holes in the fabric, gosh, it's not easy, I find half the time is spent finding the holes in 14ct Aida, this is not a problem in needlepoint. I am a two handed stitcher and I use frames and a floor stand for my needlepoint, and I will be doing the same for my cross stitch. The fabric I am using for my first project is Fiddlers cloth in 16 ct because the strange thing is the holes appear to be larger, for some odd reason. Here goes! Thank you again.
I hope you're enjoying your cross stitching so far and I'm always so happy to help out with tips and tricks 😄 I think finding the holes is one of the trickiest things to get the hang of but once you've stitched for a while you can just 'feel' the hole with your needle and it becomes so much easier. I agree that the Fiddler's cloth has bigger holes so easier to start with. Aida is also easier than linen or evenweave for finding the holes and the lower the count of the fabric the very slightly larger the holes so that is also a little easier. The size of the holes will also slightly change the look of the finished piece so my personal preference now is smaller holes but then I've been stitching a loooooong time 😂
I'm used to crocheting and a couple of other fiber arts, and while they're similar in some aspects, this is a whole new hobby for me. Thank you for taking the time to share some tips that seem very helpful.
Thank you agaim for another informative tutorial. My favorite tip, practice and not worry so much about perfect x when starting and not to feel guilty if you put your project aside for awhile. Purchasing good quality supplies. Good lighting when traveling All are great tips. Erma ❤️ California
I actually have been big into crochet and recently picking up cross stitching again and fallen back in love after not doing it for about 35 years. My hand was hurting a lot from crocheting an afghan with cotton and had to give my hand a rest. So glad I did. Now Ihave to get back to my crochet but am kind of stuck on cross stitch for now. lol. That’s all I need is another craft addiction and more projects! lol.
I haven't even started on the cross stitch patterns I bought recently, but I am happy to say I am STOCKED UP with DMC needles, the required DMC thread colors for each project, and high-quality Aida cloth. It makes me feel so much calmer about starting because I know I am ready with a load of supplies :)
Yay! That's so great that you have all your supplies; I agree that there is no better feeling than being organised! If you're interested to know more about needles then this video might be helpful to you th-cam.com/video/p0w544-d2C0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=78qjs9TckpJRV9Sz I personally don't love DMC needles and know a lot of stitchers who feel the same. You might find them ok so I don't want to put you off but you may like to try other brands as well. Happy stitching! 🪡😄🩷
Thank you, I'm always so happy to hear that my videos can help and I hope you enjoy your stitchy journey...I'm biased but I think it's just the best!! 😄
Great video. Thanks so much. I put my crossstitch down for many years and have recently picked it up again. I started watching your video for just a simple refresher, but I learned a lot. WOW, the loop method! Love it! I am in my 60’s and learned to cross-stitch in my teens and am just now hearing about that gem! 💎 Thanks again.
Yay! Really happy you found this helpful 😊 If the loop method existed when I learnt to cross stitch (also as a teen) then I didn't know it, so when I learned about it around 3 or 4 years ago...mind blown 🤯😂
Great tips! I still think I am a beginner despite doing quite a bit of cross stitching about 35 yrs ago. I have recently picked it back up again after doing other crafts over the years and for me, I find nowadays being older I prefer stitching while in my recliner because I have a bad back and there is no way I can bend over a table real long or sit up at a stand the whole time although it is great if you can do it. I also don’t like to park threads and leave them hanging because they would be a tangled mess since I sit in my recliner, plus my dogs would have a field day with it. I also always loved the counted cross stitch but now I prefer stamped kits because I want to relax and not have to count the whole time. I also use a floor lamp right by my chair that has one daylight bulb for stitching, and the other side has a soft white bulb for when I just want to relax. Everyone wants different and there is no wrong way as long as you are enjoying it.
Thank you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the tips 😊 I hear so often that people have found their way back to cross stitch after a break; it does have a way of pulling you back in! It sounds like you have found your ideal stitchy set up, and I can see how stamped kits would be a great option to not have to count and keep checking against a chart 😄 I don't tend to park threads very much as it just annoys me 😂 It really is, as you say, finding what works for you and we are all so very different in how we cross stitch, which I think is great 😄🪡
Thanks Kat. Another informative floss tube.I knew most of your tips. But they all helped.And having your suggestion helped confirm that I am heading along the correct track.
I've recently got back into cross stitching again and love the reminder tios as well as ones I never knew! Love your videos! Working my way through all of them❤
Another tip: don't use very long thread. 1. It tangles a lot. 2. It frails and it looks terrible towards the end, because of the too frequent friction.
Yes, very true. Although I do find that 'too long' does vary for different stitchers. You may be interested to see a previous video I made about this th-cam.com/video/n-AbQ6PMJr8/w-d-xo.html
So, where are these naughty cross-stitch patterns you speak of...?! 🤔🤣 I must be shopping in the wrong place - I only seem to stitch cats and birds! Great video 👍
I can't say I have any of said naughty patterns but I have seen some and there are even whole groups dedicated to naughty/sweaty cross stitches! Nothing wrong with stitching cats and birds though 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video 😄
@@catkinandlillie I think when family and friends visit, it's probably safer to have cats and birds framed on the walls than anything else. And let's not even contemplate entering in the local small town annual Agricultural Society Show! Most of the stewards of the craft section are mature, respectable ladies... 😳🤭😂
Etsy has a lot of naughty/subversive/snarky/funny cross stitch patterns. They also have some fabulous primitive ones. Just use those search words + cross stitch. I prefer to buy PDF patterns that immediately get sent to my account to download on my phone. I can zoom in and out on the pattern when I'm working on it.
I have lots of other tutorial videos that you might find helpful, and the playlist titled 'for cross stitch beginners' may be especially good to look at but to start you off here's one on fabric sizing (if that was what you were referring to) th-cam.com/video/2C0l5gxeZBs/w-d-xo.html and one on how many strands of thread to use th-cam.com/video/FUEHKfPvnmw/w-d-xo.html I know it can sometimes be hard to find what you need as I do have quite a few videos now, so just let me know if there's anything else you need or any topic you'd like to see me cover in future 😄
Started my crossstitch journey on 40ct linen, never stitched on Aida. If you don't know the you're no supposed to then you don't have the mental barrier to stop success.
I think my video is clear that there's no 'supposed to' but I think most cross stitchers would agree that Aida is easier when you first start stitching. But very true what you say about not having a mental barrier.
I knew all of them already, but I will send it to my friend‘s daughter who’s just starting out :). I have another question: it seems like you have custom inserts for your shelf (Kallax?). Can you tell where you got them, please?
Thank you for passing on my video and I hope your friend's daughter will find the tips helpful, and enjoy her journey into cross stitch 😄 The shelf inserts are from Creations by Rod creations-by-rod.co.uk/ There are lots of options; the ones you can see behind me in the video are thread racks and paper racks.
Hoping to see the video on washing and ironing soon! This is something I really wanna learn more about!
You can watch it right now 😄
th-cam.com/video/vex8YgPB6ic/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yd3ZOyhXgP8I1sYF
Hope this helps!
@@catkinandlillie very helpful video!! Do you have any tips for keeping your thread from coming out of your needle? I've been tying a knot at the end, but I've noticed it sometimes creates issues so I'm curious if there's a better way! (I use the loop method for context)
Sadly I don't think I can help with this as I've not often had this problem. I wonder if using a smaller size needle would help as a smaller needle will have a smaller eye. Also look for a needle brand that has a narrower eye as they do vary a bit. Of course a smaller/narrower eye can be trickier to thread but hopefully the thread won't fall out so much as you stitch!
Thank you, wonderful tips! I am just starting out in cross stitch but I have been needlepointing for a long time. Thank you for pointing out there are no right or wrong ways to make an X but consistency. I don't needlepoint in the "traditional manner", so I don't expect I will cross stitch in any particular way, I'll just follow the Danish method. I am starting with a fairly simple full coverage pattern as I felt this would be good for me and make it feel more like needlepoint in a way, I do counted needlepoint mostly so the counting is not a issue. In my practice pieces the biggest issue I have had is finding the darn holes in the fabric, gosh, it's not easy, I find half the time is spent finding the holes in 14ct Aida, this is not a problem in needlepoint. I am a two handed stitcher and I use frames and a floor stand for my needlepoint, and I will be doing the same for my cross stitch. The fabric I am using for my first project is Fiddlers cloth in 16 ct because the strange thing is the holes appear to be larger, for some odd reason. Here goes! Thank you again.
I hope you're enjoying your cross stitching so far and I'm always so happy to help out with tips and tricks 😄 I think finding the holes is one of the trickiest things to get the hang of but once you've stitched for a while you can just 'feel' the hole with your needle and it becomes so much easier. I agree that the Fiddler's cloth has bigger holes so easier to start with. Aida is also easier than linen or evenweave for finding the holes and the lower the count of the fabric the very slightly larger the holes so that is also a little easier. The size of the holes will also slightly change the look of the finished piece so my personal preference now is smaller holes but then I've been stitching a loooooong time 😂
I'm used to crocheting and a couple of other fiber arts, and while they're similar in some aspects, this is a whole new hobby for me. Thank you for taking the time to share some tips that seem very helpful.
Thank you and you are so very welcome 😊 I'm delighted you've found these tips helpful and hope you'll enjoy this fabulous hobby 😄
hearing this woman say “naughty cross stitch patterns” made my day
Glad you enjoyed that 😂😊
Thank you agaim for another informative tutorial.
My favorite tip, practice and not worry so much about perfect x when starting and not to feel guilty if you put your project aside for awhile.
Purchasing good quality supplies.
Good lighting when traveling
All are great tips.
Erma ❤️
California
I'm so glad you found some good tips in here 😄
Thank you for the tips. I'm a crocheter first before cross stitch and recently fell in love back with the latter. I love your videos. Thank you again.
Yay!! So happy you're enjoying my videos 😄 I always say cross stitch has a way of drawing you back in 😂
I actually have been big into crochet and recently picking up cross stitching again and fallen back in love after not doing it for about 35 years. My hand was hurting a lot from crocheting an afghan with cotton and had to give my hand a rest. So glad I did. Now Ihave to get back to my crochet but am kind of stuck on cross stitch for now. lol. That’s all I need is another craft addiction and more projects! lol.
I haven't even started on the cross stitch patterns I bought recently, but I am happy to say I am STOCKED UP with DMC needles, the required DMC thread colors for each project, and high-quality Aida cloth. It makes me feel so much calmer about starting because I know I am ready with a load of supplies :)
Yay! That's so great that you have all your supplies; I agree that there is no better feeling than being organised! If you're interested to know more about needles then this video might be helpful to you th-cam.com/video/p0w544-d2C0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=78qjs9TckpJRV9Sz I personally don't love DMC needles and know a lot of stitchers who feel the same. You might find them ok so I don't want to put you off but you may like to try other brands as well. Happy stitching! 🪡😄🩷
Enjoying your tips since I am new so still battling to work small stitches. Thank you
Thank you, I'm always so happy to hear that my videos can help and I hope you enjoy your stitchy journey...I'm biased but I think it's just the best!! 😄
Great video. Thanks so much. I put my crossstitch down for many years and have recently picked it up again. I started watching your video for just a simple refresher, but I learned a lot. WOW, the loop method! Love it! I am in my 60’s and learned to cross-stitch in my teens and am just now hearing about that gem! 💎 Thanks again.
Yay! Really happy you found this helpful 😊 If the loop method existed when I learnt to cross stitch (also as a teen) then I didn't know it, so when I learned about it around 3 or 4 years ago...mind blown 🤯😂
Great tips! I still think I am a beginner despite doing quite a bit of cross stitching about 35 yrs ago. I have recently picked it back up again after doing other crafts over the years and for me, I find nowadays being older I prefer stitching while in my recliner because I have a bad back and there is no way I can bend over a table real long or sit up at a stand the whole time although it is great if you can do it. I also don’t like to park threads and leave them hanging because they would be a tangled mess since I sit in my recliner, plus my dogs would have a field day with it. I also always loved the counted cross stitch but now I prefer stamped kits because I want to relax and not have to count the whole time. I also use a floor lamp right by my chair that has one daylight bulb for stitching, and the other side has a soft white bulb for when I just want to relax. Everyone wants different and there is no wrong way as long as you are enjoying it.
Thank you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed the tips 😊 I hear so often that people have found their way back to cross stitch after a break; it does have a way of pulling you back in! It sounds like you have found your ideal stitchy set up, and I can see how stamped kits would be a great option to not have to count and keep checking against a chart 😄 I don't tend to park threads very much as it just annoys me 😂 It really is, as you say, finding what works for you and we are all so very different in how we cross stitch, which I think is great 😄🪡
Thanks Kat. Another informative floss tube.I knew most of your tips. But they all helped.And having your suggestion helped confirm that I am heading along the correct track.
I'm glad you enjoyed the tips even if just so you could nod along with them 😂😄
I've recently got back into cross stitching again and love the reminder tios as well as ones I never knew! Love your videos! Working my way through all of them❤
That's absolutely brilliant 😄 So happy you're enjoying coming back to cross stitch and delighted my videos are helpful to you 😊
Thanks so much for all the info.
You are so very welcome 😊
Good advice thank you 😊
You're so very welcome and happy stitching 😄
So glad I found your channel! ☺️Thank you for the tips, loved them and I’ll be watching your other videos as well. Lots to learn!
Thanks so much and it's awesome to hear your enjoying my videos 😄 Hope they will be helpful to you!
Another tip: don't use very long thread. 1. It tangles a lot. 2. It frails and it looks terrible towards the end, because of the too frequent friction.
Yes, very true. Although I do find that 'too long' does vary for different stitchers. You may be interested to see a previous video I made about this th-cam.com/video/n-AbQ6PMJr8/w-d-xo.html
So, where are these naughty cross-stitch patterns you speak of...?! 🤔🤣 I must be shopping in the wrong place - I only seem to stitch cats and birds!
Great video 👍
I can't say I have any of said naughty patterns but I have seen some and there are even whole groups dedicated to naughty/sweaty cross stitches! Nothing wrong with stitching cats and birds though 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video 😄
@@catkinandlillie I think when family and friends visit, it's probably safer to have cats and birds framed on the walls than anything else. And let's not even contemplate entering in the local small town annual Agricultural Society Show! Most of the stewards of the craft section are mature, respectable ladies... 😳🤭😂
Etsy has a lot of naughty/subversive/snarky/funny cross stitch patterns. They also have some fabulous primitive ones. Just use those search words + cross stitch. I prefer to buy PDF patterns that immediately get sent to my account to download on my phone. I can zoom in and out on the pattern when I'm working on it.
Pls discuss the sizes and how many strands of threads to use. Thank you.
I have lots of other tutorial videos that you might find helpful, and the playlist titled 'for cross stitch beginners' may be especially good to look at but to start you off here's one on fabric sizing (if that was what you were referring to) th-cam.com/video/2C0l5gxeZBs/w-d-xo.html and one on how many strands of thread to use th-cam.com/video/FUEHKfPvnmw/w-d-xo.html
I know it can sometimes be hard to find what you need as I do have quite a few videos now, so just let me know if there's anything else you need or any topic you'd like to see me cover in future 😄
Started my crossstitch journey on 40ct linen, never stitched on Aida. If you don't know the you're no supposed to then you don't have the mental barrier to stop success.
I think my video is clear that there's no 'supposed to' but I think most cross stitchers would agree that Aida is easier when you first start stitching. But very true what you say about not having a mental barrier.
I knew all of them already, but I will send it to my friend‘s daughter who’s just starting out :).
I have another question: it seems like you have custom inserts for your shelf (Kallax?). Can you tell where you got them, please?
Thank you for passing on my video and I hope your friend's daughter will find the tips helpful, and enjoy her journey into cross stitch 😄
The shelf inserts are from Creations by Rod creations-by-rod.co.uk/
There are lots of options; the ones you can see behind me in the video are thread racks and paper racks.
Thank you. I enjoyed your instructions. But I guess I’m a cheater in cross stitching. I use printed patterns. Thank you
That's not cheating! Just different. I'd quite like to try a printed/stamped pattern one day for a change 😀