FlossTube #46 / Stitching Set-up & More About Over-dyed Floss
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- Great Parks Stitching Adventure
September 21 - 29, 2021
Redwoods, Rails, and Wineries Trip
October 15* - 22, 2021
Both are organized by RGE Travels.
Here's the best contact for more info or to register:
ray@RGEtravels.com
(772) 873-7766
Time Codes for this episode:
How to handle excess fabric when stitching in hand / 00:28
If not stitching in hand, what do you use to hold the fabric? / 04:51
What kinds of stands are available? / 05:48
Stitching position / 06:57
Sit-upon or “fanny” frame / 9:51
Wet bandaid disaster / 13:07
Should we wash ALL over-dyed floss colors? / 15:10
Does pre-washing reduce the color intensity? / 16:10
Fall 2021 / 19:02
A Stitching Shop Class (Denver) / 19:19
Great Parks Trip / 19:39
Redwoods, Rails & Wineries / 21:15
For decades, I stitched with a hoop using the "stick and stab" method. A few months ago, I decided to take my work out of the hoop and stitch without it. I didn't realize this was actually something other people did, so I didn't tell anyone, feeling I'd be criticized if I did. Now I find that there's many of us that do it this way! I find I work a lot faster sewing in hand using the sewing method. It's, of course, personal preference. There's no right or wrong way, but this works best for me too!
PS: thank you so much for showing us all of these great tips. You've saved me so much frustration and time, especially by showing us how to pull small threads through the backs of our pieces using another piece of thread instead of trying to get that small amount back into the needle.
I'm happy that you found a stitching method that works for you!
Thank you for another great video! I stitch in hand for small projects, as well as with hoops. Q-snaps, and scroll frames with split rails [so there is no basting needed to hold my project], (and especially use them for large projects). I have bases (2 sizes) that I use with my scroll frames and Q-snaps as well as a floor stand that folds and I can carry with me. I also have a small folding footstool that goes with me so I can be more comfortable. Thank you for emphasizing the need for a comfortable place to stitch. As a retired physical therapist I know the importance of a firm, comfortable seat with good support. As a hint when you don’t have a lumbar pillow take a bath towel and fold it to make the width you need and then roll it tightly. Place a few rubber bands or elastic headbands around the towel to hold it in place. You can take it apart to wash or adjust the size to fit your back better! Thanks again for a great video!
Great tip on the lumbar substitute! Thanks!
Jean I do hope you will video parts of your trip and share with us who live on the other side of the world and may never get the opportunity to visit your beautiful country. What a fabulous itinerary. ❤️🇦🇺🌺
Thanks for the encouragement ... I was thinking that I may do just that!
I really enjoy your unbiased assessments of cross stitching tools. The stitching retreats sound amazing, travelling around different parts of the United States. Hopefully one day I might join one of your retreats.
I hope so, too!
Jean, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your videos and all the experience and information you so willing share with us. I recently used your tip/technique to stitch a guide line
around the perimeter of my finished needlework in preparation for pinning. This tip saved me the
time and frustration of re-pinning several times to get the border evenly aligned. I will be using this
technique for every project I frame. Thank you again.
You are so welcome!
Hi Jean! I am also a recliner stitcher & I stitch about 8-10 hours a day…every day. I retired last summer & enjoying being able to stitch as I recover from a 2 part, 10 hour back surgery. (Still recovering 😕). I stitch with a 6” spring hoop from Hobby Lobby. I don’t have any issues getting out the hoop marks, but I take my stitching out of the hoop when I’m not stitching. I haven’t had any issue with floss bleeding and I spritz the back of my stitching when I’m done with best press, very lightly. I guess I’ve been very fortunate, I do this with DMC & overdyeds. I’ve never pre-washed my fabric or even thought about doing that, I may do that in the future. I started stitching in the early 80’s. Took a several year break to quilt & later was the sole caregiver for my mother. She passed away in 2017 & stitching has helped fill my void. Thank you for your videos. They are very helpful.
I hope you continue to heal and recover. Stitching is therapeutic in so many ways!!!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you Jean I appreciate your well wishes and yes it's true, I'm not sure what I would've done this last year without my stitching (and my husband ❣️)
I really like stitching in hand which is a new to me. In the past I have used hoops... which I changed for scroll frame and it was my favorite. But didn't have a stand.
I am saddened that I can't join the national parks tour especially since the last stop is where I live. I hope you enjoy the beautiful landscape I often overlook in my own backyard so to speak. I thank you for all the tips and advice you share with us. You are a true treasure to watch. One day I will get past fears and take the steps towards designing that I want to do. For now I will enjoy seeing your new designs and learning from you. Thanks again and keep safe during the travels.
Thank you!
Wonderful National Parks !!!
Great video, Jean. Those trips sound awesome. I really enjoy the Denver and Grand Junction areas. And I have not been to a lot of those Parks. I'm definitely looking that up! My favorite place to stitch is in my vehicle. I rest one corner of my scroll frame on the car door and one in the edge of the steering wheel. I have infinite adjustment with my seatback and moving forward and backward. It's especially nice in the spring and fall when I can roll the windows down. In the house I will sit Indian fashion on the sofa. I will rest the scroll frame on my knees and work between the fabric and the scroll frame if the fabric is narrow enough. Otherwise I will prop the scroll frame on throw pillows on each side of me and use that as a stand.
Sounds comfortable!
Another lovely podcast as usual Jean. I knit & crochet in a reclining chair, but can’t cross stitch in a recliner as I need to follow my chart closely & mark off what I have just stitched, or I get lost. I can’t find a place for all those things where they are comfortable & easily accessible to me while I have my feet up 🤨. I also stitch in hand. I have tried a hoop & just find that nothing is as comfortable to me as in hand stitching. So that’s what I do. Your trip sounds amazing, enjoy, cheers 😘🥰❤️💕😍😊
Keeping everything handy is another key element, that's for sure!
Thanks so much for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for your vlog, the information is so helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Always love your solid education. Sure wish I could make one of the trips, maybe next year🤗
I hope to repeat them!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks great to hear! There are several I am anxious to do!
Thank you so much, Jean! I've learned a lot from you even if I am not a beginner. I've done a lot of satin stitch projects and cross stitch on Aida (both in hand and with a hoop).
I am new to stitching on linen though, and I feel a little intimidated by the prospect of holding a big piece of soft linen in hand and keeping my stitching even, not deforming the fabric That was my biggest question. I also sit in a recliner because of my back problems. My arthritis doesn't allow me to hold any tools in my hand for a long time either.
So, I will keep practicing, hoping to master the new skill with the help of your videos.
At an old age, stitching is such an enjoyable hobby, when other ones are no longer possible. Sigh...
I'm right there with you!
Love the video as always learning so much can’t go on stitch retreat I’m in uk happy stitching x
We'll be sailing all around the British Isles next summer on a stitching cruise!
It was interesting that you talk about how you stitch and having a good chair to stitch in so you don’t get tired. Well today I purchased a new chair because I was having this problem. Always enjoy all the information that you talk about. I am close to the Denver area hoping that maybe get the chance to come to that class. Would love to meet you. Once again thank you for all your wealth of information.
I hope we get to meet when I teach in Denver, too!
I've got to have my feet up when I'm stitching as well! And if anyone hasn't tried your method of turning the chart and stitching piece upside down to stitch that way, they should! It's easy and has made many stitching situations easier for me to tackle! Have a great week!
Thanks you!
Sounds like a recliner store would be a good place for a retreat! 😂 Thanks for sharing your knowledge and advice. As a new stitcher, it is so helpful!
:)
Hello Jean…such an awesome video…love the question and answer period…and thank you for sharing your knowledge…I have not tried the recliner…but I will…a big thanks to everyone for their questions and tip below…wishing you Joy and happy stitching Jean❤️
You are so welcome!
Another great video full of stitching information. I stitch in exactly the same way as you, recliner, feet up and very very comfortable.
Feels great, yes?!
Thank you for a wonderful and informational episode today. I always learn so much from you, thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
I always learn so much!
I too enjoy stitching in my recliner and most of the time, in hand.
I didn't think I would ever want a recliner but it is such a game changer for me! I'm glad you have found your comfort zone, too!
Thanks Jean for sharing stitch in hand .
You’re welcome 😊
Another great video Jean. I do stitch in hand (sewing method) nowadays but depending on the project, I also make use of my range of fabric holding tools like q snaps or hoops. I do have all sorts of stands and frames but will only use them on projects which I feel will be beneficial for me per project. When I use these tools I tend to use both hands using the stabbing method. Looking forward to your next episode with your "experiment". Stay safe Jean ❤
It's great that you use the tool that helps the most!
Another wonderful episode, Jean. I look forward to the result of your next experiments!
Thanks!
Wonderful video! Thank you, Jean!
Meline
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge. I've learned so much about this hobby.
My pleasure!
Been a follower of you for a long time!
Thank you!
I am so glad I started watching your channel! You’re one of the few Stitchers to actually teach us something. While you are continuing and refining your episodes on the washing and bleeding of floss, what about hand-dyed fabric? That is what is so popular and so many of us use now. Do you pre-wash your hand-dyed fabric? And from what I hear, the fabric then shrinks and becomes a tighter weave.
I believe one of your conclusions on the previous number 45 episode, was that you were going to stick to Weeks Dyeworks, (and DMC?) Because they had the least (or no) bleeding. So what happens when a pattern calls for Classic Colorworks or some other brand, do you do your own color conversion two weeks or DMC?
What did you suggest to the person whose wet Band-Aid made her floss bleed? Did she wash the sampler at that point? Did the stain come out?
Thank you for all of your time and information, it is very helpful.
For "regular floss," I stitch exclusively with Cosmo floss, not DMC. So far, I have never had a Cosmo color bleed. I plan to design some things with Weeks Dye Works and will pre-wash the colors I choose until I have complete confidence in the brand. I cannot afford to stock all the brands so I decided to focus on Weeks based on my experiment.
The wet bandaid stitcher decided to camouflage the spot with stitches rather than try to eliminate it.
Oh my gosh! I’m going to be in Denver in July! Would love to meet you! When are u going to be there & what is the name of the Denver shop?
It's actually called "A Stitching Shop" but I'll be there in October, not July. Will you still be in the area? (I hope so!)
I would be thrilled if you could do a teaching gig at the Attic. We spend the winters in Az and I would definitely attend the Parks tour with you if I could. We have visited all but one of those parks and they are worthy of a second and third visits. I also would love an opportunity for a stitching excursion that could involve my husband so I don’t have to feel guilty about leaving him home. I will definitely keep my fingers crossed that our paths will cross someday.
I would love it, too!
Arizona…my home state! Though have been transplanted in Tennessee for more than 50 years! One of the last excursions that I made with both my mother and father was the Verde Railroad…a good memory! Enjoy this trip! You are in for some awesome sights on this entire trip!
I am looking forward to many Wow moments!
Hello Jean - I'm new to cross stitching and watching a lot of youtube videos. I'm addicted to yours. :-). So many great ideas. Especially love your ideas on storing floss by hanging it in a closet. You are an excellent teacher and so respectful and welcoming to your viewers. Kudos to you.
Anyway, I had a question unrelated to cross-stitching. Hope you can share. I noticed a doll or perhaps a stuffed animal on your left. With striped legs. Can you share what that is? And a pattern if you know. I'm a long-time quilter, have made many fabric crafts, and make doll clothes now. I have always wanted to make a Tilda stuffed animal or doll at some point as a sewing room accessory. Love those striped legs. :-)
That's something my daughter, Elizabeth made many years ago. I'll ask her if there was a pattern but I want to say it was at least 20 years ago. It's a quirky and fun piece!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you.
Thank you for such informative videos, I enjoy watching your videos and always learn something new.
A question I have is, are cross stitch heirloom type pieces, for instance reproduction samplers appraised?
This comes from a conversation with my daughter who does not do any kind of needlework. I mentioned to her I want to accomplish a sampler wall for my bedroom, and when that time comes to pass them onto her, that she doesn’t donate them to Goodwill, they are much too valuable. I am also a quilter knowing there are quilt appraisals, but I would like to know if needlework is appraised as well.
Thank you again for wonderful videos!
Susan
There are people who are qualified appraisers of needlework and do so for insurance policies, etc. If you're a member of EGA, that could be a place to start a search.
OMGosh I live right in the area of Rail town in Jamestown CA maybe I will run into you…..
That would be cool!
Thank you so much for reviewing these overdyed flosses. It seems that many designers are using them in their designs with little worry about color fastness. I have a question about overdyed fabric which many designers are using. While researching them I found dyers who said not to wash these fabrics or store them in plastic bags because the color will change. In the first case you would be washing out the dye and in the second case there would be a chemical reaction between the plastic and the dyes used. It looks like we should not only be concerned about the flosses we use, but also the overdyed fabrics that are in style right now. Do you ever use overdyed fabrics and what do you know about them? Any advice?
I talk about this just a bit in episode #47 but let me add this: for my personal stitching time, I'm not going to stitch on a fabric that comes with instructions that say the color will change if I wash it. That's just silly (which is southern-speak for another word).
O my gosh!Recently just getting a interest in picking cross stich back up and lost with all this PDF shit or whatever but pretty sure I need a physical chart to follow
It's far more common to get printed charts than pdf's ... at this point any way :)
It would be fun to say hello…..
Yes, it would!
I stitch in hand in a recliner with the addition of my cat who is my stitching buddy. She can be in another room and as soon as I recline and begin stitching she jumps up on the foot rest and stretches out. I stitch for hours this way.
That is so sweet!
Hi Jean. I’m learning so much from your videos. Which linen do you prefer to stitch on?
I'm partial to 30-count because I like the coverage I get with two strands of floss.
You mentioned a shop in Denver that you will be teaching a class. Is it “ A Stitching Shop”?
Yes ... whenever I say the name "A Stitching Shop" someone always asks "which shop?" But that's the name!
www.stitchingshop.com
I can’t stitch any way other then in hand. I’ve tried hoops and stands and q snaps. Nah! I fold and roll just like you. I don’t like linen because I stitch in hand. I understand Sue and her issues with floppy fabric.
It sounds like you have found a great system that works for you!
Strange……..I’m just the opposite. I stitch in hand only with linen. Never use aida because it is too stiff for me to stitch in hand.
Wish I could do both trips, just too close together. I e signed up for the National Park trip
Yay! It's going to be a great trip!
Hi, Jean will like to now more about your class in the Stitching Shop in Denver, I’m planning to visit my daughter some time in September she lives in Fort Collins but the airport that we will stop is in Denver will love to plan for this, so please more information about it. And my second question is what about hand dyed fabric, I had never stitch with one because I’m afraid of washing it, can we do the same thing as the floss? Thanks for your show and everything I hope you know what a great teacher you are.
I'm waiting for the shop to announce the details but it looks like it will be Oct 3rd.
🤗
Hi Jean do you have a # for the Jane Hatterly Sampler? I’m a little late to the party so I wanted to see what you put in the space for names before the motifs? I thought about putting my family initials..
I'm so old that I read the # as meaning "number" and I didn't know how to answer. This morning I finally realized you're asking about a hashtag! Oh my!!
#janehattersley
#janehattersleySAL
Since my daughter and I were stitching samples to use as a cover for publication, we stitched the initials Jane used. I know that some stitchers are replacing the initials with family initials just as you imagined.
Thanks for another informative video. What is the set of videos (I think) that is behind you on the shelf? Each video I try to see what the edges say. Thanks!
It's a set of stitch projects featuring a variety of designer/teachers that I produced in the 90's.
Can you tell me what you use to wash a project and where you purchase it please?
Take a look at episode #12
th-cam.com/video/RUUfD_uMYGA/w-d-xo.html
Do you know what day you will be at Railtown
I checked the schedule and it looks like it will be Oct 19th
What about washing silk?
I don't stitch with silk so I don't have any advice to offer.
Is it possible to buy just the Denver to San Francisco part of the trip and skip the rest?
Do you mean take the California Zephyr from Denver to San Francisco? That's a good question for Ray!
ray@RGEtravels.com
(772) 873-7766
Do you use hot or cold water when you wash?
Basically, it's slightly warmer than room temperature ... what I call "tepid"