This was exactly what I was looking for on one over one. I just wanted to be sure I was on the right path. Thank you so very much-excellent tutorial on one over one, we are lucky that you love to share.
Thank you for speaking about finding joy within your budget! I think it is important to support the cross stitch industry, but I get the impression that many FlossTubers feel pressure to have (often large) shopping hauls to “show off” in their videos. I love having and sticking to a budget because I have complete freedom to spend guilt-free within those limits! Keep making thoughtful videos, Jean!
Thank you for explaining over 1 stitching. You make it seem so simple and doable. Wonderful video as always. I learn so much. Now to put it into practice. ♥️
This was BEAUTIFULLY explained. I am so impressed by your knowledge and air. I would love to have a grandmother like you to learn from! God bless you, Jean!
Thank you for this detailed and concise tutorial!! I went on a search for help because I was very frustrated with my “over one” stitches. So grateful for all the instruction you share on your channel! Now back to my stitching. 😊
Thank you! I’ve have wanted to do one over one but could not grasp the process. You made it very clear. I have learned so much from each and every video you have done. You are a fabulous person for sharing your knowledge with us.
Your demo for 1:1 was a game changer for me - when I work with loose weave linen my threads sometimes disappears so I try to adjust tension, but going same direction of the top thread was IT - amazing thank you!!!!
Who knew! What amazing information on stitching over 1 - I am always looking for information to help me make my stitching look better - I have printed the diagram and put it in my "Jean Farish notebook" - thank you for taking the time to teach on Flosstube 🙂
I learned so much from this video. I had questions on the same topics you covered in this one. You are truly a gem! I have a lot more videos of yours to watch !
Love this video! You are so encouraging and soothing. It's been years since I've done one over one as I'm just returning to cross stitch after more than 20 years away. I'm really energized as I am now retired---my life is mine again. Stitching, stitching away on many different pieces of handwork🙂.
Your explanation on direction when stitching over one is the best explanation I've seen yet. So simple and clear and easy to remember. Once again Jean you give me another game changer! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Wow! I am catching up on your Flosstube episodes since my life has been rather busy lately. I loved this video--all of it! You are a fantastic teacher, and I cannot express how fortunate I am to be able to sit and listen to you. Thank you.
Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks. I might even enjoy stitching one over one now that I know how to do it correctly! Thanks again for teaching ALL stitchers the basics!
Thank you so much I have just watched so many videos about stitching over one one over one and I just couldn’t get it until you explained that you stay parallel to either the vertical or the horizontal it just makes wonderful sense thank you thank you thank you cheers
Great video! Guess where I traveled to today? Needleworker's Delight! It was my first experience in a needlework shop and all I can say is WOW! I went in, announced my newness to cross stitch and if anyone could help. I believe it was Diane. She was very accommodating. I mentioned to her that you suggested I go there and they were pleased. I mentioned I was going to do your SAL and another patron (Danielle )that was sitting there stitching said she was doing it too. Since 2020 was not a vacation friendly year, I spent my money there. LOL I'll also be prepared in the event we get shut down again due to Covid. I purchased several different cuts of fabric that I will do small charts on so I can get used to them and see what I like best. Although it is a 70ish mile drive for me, it was worth the trip. Thank you for the suggestion and I hope to start the Hearts Come Home for Christmas SAL this week.
Jean, I watch many flosstubers weekly, but since I found you, you’ve become one of my favourites. Your voice is very soothing and calm, and I have learnt so much! Many thanks for the instructional videos.
Thank you! This has been the most helpful over one explanation I have come across. Some I have worked through the hard way (tearing out tiny stitches 😭), but the instruction on how to make it lay neatly light 💡 Also, your discussion of enjoying your stitching within your budget is an important reminder - the end product will be beautiful, especially when we are taught valuable techniques. Again, I have only watched a few videos, but have learned every time - thank you!
I am learning so much from you. Your last video about how to lay your threads flat when stitching with 2 threads (or how to untwist them) was invaluable and now learning how to stitch over one is also very eye opening. Thank you! If you are ever looking for more topics to cover, I’d love to learn how to lace a piece on mounting board from you. I don’t understand how long a piece of thread is needed or how strong/thick, what to do if you have to tie off and start another string, corners, etc. Have a nice week!
I can't say that I will never lace but I can say that I currently do not lace my projects. Instead, I pin to the foam core. I know this is shocking to many but I just don't see the advantage. I'll keep an open mind, though, and certainly think it's a fine way to mount needlework.
That’s good to know. Now that you say that I do remember you mentioning that before. I will have to give pinning a try. That sounds much easier to me anyways. Thank you!
I’m playing catch-up Jean! I just love watching you and I learn so much! Thank you for showing how to stitch over one. I’ve only ever done it once many years ago and I honestly didn’t remember how to do it!
Watching this video today on one over one was like watching the fog lifting from the Golden Gate Bridge and seeing the beauty of the whole area. Such wonderful and informative instructions. I get so much from the way you instruct, explain and show. You're a gem I wish I had known about sooner. Thank you so much 💝
I’m so glad to have found your video! I’m from the other side of the earth that no one does Sampler Cross Stitching,and I’m so in love with it even I haven’t try one and I’m a very very new beginner stitchers. Thank you so so much for the efforts of making such nice and details videos!
Thank you for today’s demonstration of stitching over one! Your way of teaching this is the best explanation I’ve found. When you showed us how to tell if we had just stitched over a vertical or horizontal thread I said “yes” out loud :). Then you explained the direction of the stitch and the whole process became clear to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to show such clear instructions. Now I’m off to start an over one project using all I’ve learned :)
Thank you for explaining 1 over 1 in such an easy to understand manor. That is the first time I’ve really understood. Linking the travelling thread and the dominant thread was eye opening and made the light bulb turn on!
Shelia Jones (the postings are just listed in my husband's name....just doesn't seem to be a problem so I leave it alone) So I really enjoy your flosstubes! I just watched the latest one and of course your Roxanna Corson immediately got my attention since she has been in my list of want to dos for soooo long. I bought her from you at one of the Spirit Festivals in WSalem. I was so impressed to see her all stitched up! Wow! I usually do DMC....try to keep my stitching affordable because the silks are way to much for me and I have limited WDW and GA, have recently bought several Victorian Motto s but they are "gently" overdyed. I recently bought several of the blendables from Sulky and haven't used any yet. I stitch slow and only one project at a time so I'm finishing this one the way I started it with all DMC. Well after all that rambling! I'm interested in your advice about stitching reproductions like Roxanna with the blendables and other overdyes. Do you think that is an idea that seems all right or is that something you wouldn't do on reproductions. I always use whatever fabric I have at hand so I am not a devoted follow the instructions, I guess you would say, but I don't sway away from the way it's stitched. Well sometimes if a specialty stitch and I don't agree I won't do those! Thank you and I would appreciate your thoughts on the overdyes (blendables) on these samplers. Thank you so much and please continue your shows, I always learn something.
I think that some of the subtle overdyes are perfect for samplers. As a stitcher, I would use them and would be sure to buy enough for the whole project as I find the dye lots vary tremendously. I haven't tried the Sulky yet ... I need to do that!
Sarah referenced in her recent FlossTube your FlossTube #15 as a learning opportunity for stitching over one, and I appreciate your excellent illustrations and explanations. Thank you!!!
I just keep learning more and more from you and enjoying every minute. Thank you ever so much for your guidance to become a better stitcher. Looking forward to your next Flosstube. Until then, keep yourself in stitches!😘
Great video today with great topics and questions! Thank you for demonstrating how to stitch over 1!!! This was so timely for me. I always learn something from you and you boost my confidence with my current stitching skills/style. Thank you Jean!!
Than I you so much for the great video and lesson! So nice that this will help us improve on the one over one. I stitched the original Roxana back in the mid 1980s, and still have her and the chart! It must have been one of my first of many samplers. I may have to update her with your “new and improved” chart. Thanks!!
Thank you for another great tutorial. You are so generous with your knowledge and sharing with us viewers. Even though I've been stitching for a number of years I am learning new techniques.
Thanks for taking the time to explain everything....you are the Stitching Queen when it comes to one over over and learning how to stitch....I learn to so much...thanks....take care and be safe
I've stitched over one before with decent results. However, your suggested thread path yields far superior results. Thank you so much for sharing tips to make stitching more enjoyable. I'm truly very grateful.
Thank you Jean for your videos. With the learnings I've gotten from them, I have seen a marked improvement in my stitching. And I'm enjoying this craft more because of it. More power to you!
Jean, I watched this video when you first produced it. But, today Nov.13,2022, I watched Carol, Saltbox Stitcher. She mentioned your instructions for Over One stitching in this video... Therefore I am back toward watch again and refresh my memory. Thank you for the clear directions. 😊
Heard about this episode via Salt Box Stitcher. This was an excellent tutorial. Thank you. Have now subscribed to your channel and will be binge watching your Flosstubes. Thank you!
Bless you Jean! Thank you for the answer and the excellent teaching. I totally understand your way of charting one over one. It makes perfect sense to me. The problem I have is the chart I am about to begin. I have decided to rechart it myself so that I can understand it~! You have taught me more than anyone about the finer details of stitching and I am truly grateful to you. ❤
Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial on stitching "over one". I've stitched on Aida for many, many years, but haven't stitched on linen partly because of the remarks by stitchers about their threads "disappearing" sometimes when they stitch "over one". I think you've just clearly explained how to stitch "over one" correctly. THANK YOU!!
Thank you so much for the demonstration of one over stitching. I’ve looked at Ms. Sparrow’s information but I really needed the actual demonstration for fully “get it”. Stay well.
Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial on stitching over one. You always explain things so thoroughly and with such good illustrations. And to top it off, your close-up videos are so easy to see. You are appreciated and I always looks forward to your next video. 😊
You are such a pleasure to watch, to listen to, to learn from! I'm definitely going to have to download Roxana....her quirky touches are just too charming. Thanks for your information about over 1 stitching. I had put off stitching over 1 for some time until I had to finish the small section of the name and date on a sampler. It was daunting to start but then after I got into it I found it not so difficult as I thought it would be, and it came out perfect! Thanks for your gentle, informative and gracious way of helping this community of stitchers. I really appreciate what you do!
I so enjoy and learn from your videos. I had heard so much about how your stitch can disappear doing one over one but now I am ready to try it. As well, I tried moistening my DMC floss as you do and oh my gosh, what a game changer! Thank you!
I look so forward to your videos. Already I can see improvement in my stitches from following your teachings. Am working on my first linen piece. So far so good and will definitely revisit this video for one over one advice. Your daughter’s hand is as beautiful as yours! So much to learn! Thanks for sharing!
Great thoughts on stitching what fits your lifestyle/budget. Just rewatched this as I am stitching over one on 36 count and I needed a refresher. You helped!
As always, thanks so much Jean for your videos. Yet again I’ve learned something new in the proper way to identify the dominant threads and how to carry your thread when stitching 1 over 1. My only experience is when I personify my samplers by adding start and end dates, and now I’ve got this video to do these properly. Also, I always admire some stitchers that extract a portion of a sampler and stitch 1 over 1 to make pin cushions or needle books, etc. Now I could venture to try my hand at this to see if I could tackle a larger project such as you’ve shown. Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊
First time here and I wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts about the diversity of cross stitchers. Now. If we can apply that to the world in general, we could be living in a more beautiful world. I also enjoyed your lesson on over one. I have a pattern that is so huge that I have to do the one over one method and it is quite intimidating. TTFN. (Ta Ta For Now)
Thank you Jean so much, after watching at least a dozen times, I think it has sunk in! Happy Dance, and hopefully no more frustrations. thank you for all your sharing.
When I have stitched over one in the past I managed to adapt a method so I did not lose the thread behind on a horizontal dominant thread. I did what you showed but am so pleased to see it done and why it works. Your charts on the over one are excellent because you show the relationship between the over one and the over two sections. Your diagram of the over one stitches side by side is so helpful. I think I would like to add Roxana to my reproduction samplers. Your videos are so helpful.
I love the sampler you shared today and I’m off to get my copy now. Thanks too, for your demo of stitching one over one - I’ve not done that on linen before and your explanation was spot on. Thanks again, Jean.
Omg thanks soo very much on the one over one. I have heard there were reasons etc.. I have a sampler i want to start in new yr and now it may look better! Thanks. Been aida stitcher since 83. Eeek. But it is only the verse so I can do it.👍🤞. Wow, I have problems making my stitches 1 over 1 look good even in 28. I can’t fathom these 40ct 1 over 1 stitchers and it being so neat!
Great video, I have never stitched over 1. With this video I want to try and find a small pattern to try. Your instructions have greatly improved my stitching as well as expanding my ability to stitch. Thank you so much.
OMG! I enjoyed this video so much. Just this one video has so much information. I loved it. TY for you taking the time to make this for us. I learned so much.
I have the Roxana Corson sampler that I started in the 90s. I somehow lost interest and have never finished it but plan to get it out and finish it soon. Thanks for this video. I love all those same things about that sampler!! Thank you for creating this pattern!
I have to comment about when you were talking about the quality of your materials (in response to Grammy). I use DMC, Weeks Dye Works, GAST and Classic Colorworks. They are all very good quality flosses but I-p had problems with them tangling - at any length - and had tried numerous thread conditioners, etc. to no avail. The best tip I have received from your RUclips videos is to run my floss over a dampened sponge before threading my needle - BEST TIP EVER! My floss behaves and it’s added another level of pleasure to my stitching time. Thank you!
Jean, what a wonderful visual presentation on this method of over one stitching! I've seen this method described in diagrams, but thought it must take such intense concentration to execute - but just watching your superbly clear close-up demonstration, make it looks like it wouldn't take much effort to make the steps habitual. Thank you so much! I won't ever prefer over one over stitching to over two, but I think now I will dislike over one much less!
You are so welcome! Like you, I am not an over-one devotee but it's nice to know that when I fall in love with a project that includes just a little of it, that I don't have to pass it by.
Once again, great teaching and explanations. Wouldn't miss your videos. I am also watching your Hearts Come Home...tutorials. I have my supplies and will start the project shortly, by stitching along with the tutorial.
Thank you for another great video. I was especially interested in hearing about the Roxana Corson sampler and your comments on recharting it for others to stitch. Thank you for the over one tutorial as well. Happy Stitching!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I might try it! I definitely do one stitch at a time with letters since ai want to almost write them and go from letter to letter. LoL!
Great video on stitching 1 over 1. That helped me tremendously! What type of magnifying light do you have? You mentioned you have a high powered magnification. I am looking for the same lighting. Thanks again!
Jean, so very much thank you for so great lesson abou one over one. I reached out your channel trough out watching Sunshine Stitcher’s video. And now I am going to catch up with all your videos. Xoxo. Happy Stitching. Míriam
Thank you for sharing your expertise. Thank you for including everyone, even us Aida stitchers! I purchased Hearts Come Home at Christmas and America Land That I Love. Can’t wait to get started. Just an FYI, Fat Quarter Shop has started selling Cosmo. I ordered a few skeins to try it out. Thanks again for your videos, can’t wait for the next one!
I learn something new every time I watch you. Thank you so much for giving us tips. You have a wonderful gift for teaching that is rare to find. I can't wait to stitch Jane Hattersley (?). I started stitching in 1991 and stopped on 2004. I have WIPS that are 16 years old! I've obtained Faith, Grace and Honor from your Etsy shop and I will start them with the New Year. Would you be so kind as to let me know where I can buy the little sponge you use to wet the thread? I've been doing it with a regular kitchen sponge and my 'coverage' has improved tremendously. So, it is definitely a tip I will continue using. That one and the Victorian Stitch. Haven't had to use the waste knot or the lasso yet but I saved your video for when the need arises. Again, thank you for your little classes and I look forward to going to one of your courses once it is safe again.
I use a container that is meant for individual servings of salad dressing ... like to put in a lunch box. But there are some that are ready made. I know that A Stitching Shop in Denver carries them. 303-727-8500
Jean, I loved everything about this video! Your instructions are wonderful and I appreciate the illustrations as well as the demonstrations. I also enjoy the question and answer part of the video since I often have the same question. I look forward to all of your videos and realized this one must have slipped by me. Sorry I am late with this comment.
Jean, I enjoy your tutorials. Is it possible you demonstrate how to work a saw tooth border stitch on 36 count linen. It starts over one and ends over one. I'm having a difficult time getting this right according to the pattern I'm stitching. Thank you so much! You're brilliant and your mannerism is so soft spoken and always educational. Please keep these tutorials coming! Thank you for sharing your stitching knowledge with us!
I’ve seen a few more complicated ways of doing the 1o1, but they seemed to me to be more applicable to long rows or more solid stitches. Your way is clear and easy. I’ll try it this afternoon. I’m stitching WTN Summer Schoolhouse series which are all over 1 and after a little trouble in the beginning, learned to lighten my tension enough not to pull the thread under and just stitch in the normal way. Thanks.
What a lovely video. Thank you. I have reached the age when I can afford it, but I cannot see it. But I cannot give up my stitching. I am trying punch needle, thinking it would beless demanding than my antique reproductions, but I have discovered that the kits I have bought do not seem to have the same quality of thread as the lovely kits I usually buy from the large companies. Thank you for your explanation - I think I realize the problems now.
Thank you for the demo on stitching one over one. I have tried it but was not happy with the results. Will try your method next time I do one over one. Love how informative your videos. Wondering if stitching one over two is similar concept to stitching one over one. I have yet to try it but I have a pattern I want to do and it calls for one over two. Perhaps you could demo that. After watching your video on how to get your stitches to lay flat it has been a game changer. Again thank you.
When you say "one over two" do you mean stitching with a single strand but making a cross stitch that is two threads wide and two threads high? If so, you can stitch just as you would with two strands "over two" ... there should be no difference.
Good morning, Jean. Thank you again for a wonderful video. Any chance you will ever do a segment or two on the history of samplers; who/why they were done; how are there so many of them out there being converted; why they are important; why we should stitch them given the plethora of designs accessible to us? They puzzle me, and I trust your extensive knowledge base more than others, so I would sincerely appreciate the education.
You are so good at explaining everything, I find myself sending people with questions to your videos. Thank you for making these videos.
Thanks for the recommendation ... that's the greatest compliment!
This was exactly what I was looking for on one over one. I just wanted to be sure I was on the right path. Thank you so very much-excellent tutorial on one over one, we are lucky that you love to share.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for speaking about finding joy within your budget! I think it is important to support the cross stitch industry, but I get the impression that many FlossTubers feel pressure to have (often large) shopping hauls to “show off” in their videos. I love having and sticking to a budget because I have complete freedom to spend guilt-free within those limits! Keep making thoughtful videos, Jean!
Thanks for your support!
I just found your channel and needless to say……. I’ll be binge watching all week! Thanks for your VAST knowledge. I really needed this channel!
Your tutorial for one over one stitching is so appreciated. Thank you for all you have contributed to our community.
Thank you for explaining over 1 stitching. You make it seem so simple and doable. Wonderful video as always. I learn so much. Now to put it into practice. ♥️
You can do it!
This was BEAUTIFULLY explained. I am so impressed by your knowledge and air. I would love to have a grandmother like you to learn from! God bless you, Jean!
Wow, thank you!
🤗 Thank you Jean for saying that cross stitching is what each person makes of it for themselves and that’s what makes it a joy.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this detailed and concise tutorial!! I went on a search for help because I was very frustrated with my “over one” stitches. So grateful for all the instruction you share on your channel! Now back to my stitching. 😊
Thank you! I’ve have wanted to do one over one but could not grasp the process. You made it very clear. I have learned so much from each and every video you have done. You are a fabulous person for sharing your knowledge with us.
Glad it was helpful!
Your demo for 1:1 was a game changer for me - when I work with loose weave linen my threads sometimes disappears so I try to adjust tension, but going same direction of the top thread was IT - amazing thank you!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Who knew! What amazing information on stitching over 1 - I am always looking for information to help me make my stitching look better - I have printed the diagram and put it in my "Jean Farish notebook" - thank you for taking the time to teach on Flosstube 🙂
I'm trying to find a hard copy of those instructions. How were you able to print it?
I learned so much from this video. I had questions on the same topics you covered in this one. You are truly a gem! I have a lot more videos of yours to watch !
Love this video! You are so encouraging and soothing. It's been years since I've done one over one as I'm just returning to cross stitch after more than 20 years away. I'm really energized as I am now retired---my life is mine again. Stitching, stitching away on many different pieces of handwork🙂.
Your explanation on direction when stitching over one is the best explanation I've seen yet. So simple and clear and easy to remember. Once again Jean you give me another game changer! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! I am catching up on your Flosstube episodes since my life has been rather busy lately. I loved this video--all of it! You are a fantastic teacher, and I cannot express how fortunate I am to be able to sit and listen to you. Thank you.
You’re a good teacher! Thank you.
Thanks for teaching an old dog new tricks. I might even enjoy stitching one over one now that I know how to do it correctly! Thanks again for teaching ALL stitchers the basics!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much I have just watched so many videos about stitching over one one over one and I just couldn’t get it until you explained that you stay parallel to either the vertical or the horizontal it just makes wonderful sense thank you thank you thank you cheers
Great video! Guess where I traveled to today? Needleworker's Delight! It was my first experience in a needlework shop and all I can say is WOW! I went in, announced my newness to cross stitch and if anyone could help. I believe it was Diane. She was very accommodating. I mentioned to her that you suggested I go there and they were pleased. I mentioned I was going to do your SAL and another patron (Danielle )that was sitting there stitching said she was doing it too. Since 2020 was not a vacation friendly year, I spent my money there. LOL I'll also be prepared in the event we get shut down again due to Covid. I purchased several different cuts of fabric that I will do small charts on so I can get used to them and see what I like best. Although it is a 70ish mile drive for me, it was worth the trip. Thank you for the suggestion and I hope to start the Hearts Come Home for Christmas SAL this week.
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the shop. It sounds like you made good use of the trip!
Dear Jean, every your video is the feast/ holiday for me. Thank you for your excellent job.
Oh, thank you for your compliment and thanks for watching, too!
Jean, I watch many flosstubers weekly, but since I found you, you’ve become one of my favourites. Your voice is very soothing and calm, and I have learnt so much! Many thanks for the instructional videos.
Thank you! This has been the most helpful over one explanation I have come across. Some I have worked through the hard way (tearing out tiny stitches 😭), but the instruction on how to make it lay neatly light 💡
Also, your discussion of enjoying your stitching within your budget is an important reminder - the end product will be beautiful, especially when we are taught valuable techniques. Again, I have only watched a few videos, but have learned every time - thank you!
You're very welcome!
I am learning so much from you. Your last video about how to lay your threads flat when stitching with 2 threads (or how to untwist them) was invaluable and now learning how to stitch over one is also very eye opening. Thank you! If you are ever looking for more topics to cover, I’d love to learn how to lace a piece on mounting board from you. I don’t understand how long a piece of thread is needed or how strong/thick, what to do if you have to tie off and start another string, corners, etc. Have a nice week!
I can't say that I will never lace but I can say that I currently do not lace my projects. Instead, I pin to the foam core. I know this is shocking to many but I just don't see the advantage. I'll keep an open mind, though, and certainly think it's a fine way to mount needlework.
That’s good to know. Now that you say that I do remember you mentioning that before. I will have to give pinning a try. That sounds much easier to me anyways. Thank you!
I’m playing catch-up Jean! I just love watching you and I learn so much! Thank you for showing how to stitch over one. I’ve only ever done it once many years ago and I honestly didn’t remember how to do it!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Watching this video today on one over one was like watching the fog lifting from the Golden Gate Bridge and seeing the beauty of the whole area. Such wonderful and informative instructions. I get so much from the way you instruct, explain and show. You're a gem I wish I had known about sooner. Thank you so much 💝
Wow, thank you!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks you are so welcome ❣️ You are encouraging so many of us to try things we have only thought of doing. You ROCK 💯
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I’m so glad to have found your video! I’m from the other side of the earth that no one does Sampler Cross Stitching,and I’m so in love with it even I haven’t try one and I’m a very very new beginner stitchers. Thank you so so much for the efforts of making such nice and details videos!
I just discovered your channel. So glad I did! ❤
Thank you for today’s demonstration of stitching over one! Your way of teaching this is the best explanation I’ve found. When you showed us how to tell if we had just stitched over a vertical or horizontal thread I said “yes” out loud :). Then you explained the direction of the stitch and the whole process became clear to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to show such clear instructions. Now I’m off to start an over one project using all I’ve learned :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for explaining 1 over 1 in such an easy to understand manor. That is the first time I’ve really understood. Linking the travelling thread and the dominant thread was eye opening and made the light bulb turn on!
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting on the roxana cordon piece, I was born on October 23! It is amazing
That's a cool coincidence!
Shelia Jones (the postings are just listed in my husband's name....just doesn't seem to be a problem so I leave it alone) So I really enjoy your flosstubes! I just watched the latest one and of course your Roxanna Corson immediately got my attention since she has been in my list of want to dos for soooo long. I bought her from you at one of the Spirit Festivals in WSalem. I was so impressed to see her all stitched up! Wow! I usually do DMC....try to keep my stitching affordable because the silks are way to much for me and I have limited WDW and GA, have recently bought several Victorian Motto s but they are "gently" overdyed. I recently bought several of the blendables from Sulky and haven't used any yet. I stitch slow and only one project at a time so I'm finishing this one the way I started it with all DMC. Well after all that rambling! I'm interested in your advice about stitching reproductions like Roxanna with the blendables and other overdyes. Do you think that is an idea that seems all right or is that something you wouldn't do on reproductions. I always use whatever fabric I have at hand so I am not a devoted follow the instructions, I guess you would say, but I don't sway away from the way it's stitched. Well sometimes if a specialty stitch and I don't agree I won't do those! Thank you and I would appreciate your thoughts on the overdyes (blendables) on these samplers. Thank you so much and please continue your shows, I always learn something.
I think that some of the subtle overdyes are perfect for samplers. As a stitcher, I would use them and would be sure to buy enough for the whole project as I find the dye lots vary tremendously. I haven't tried the Sulky yet ... I need to do that!
I can't thank you enough for your videos. You are an excellent teacher and so generous with your knowledge!
Wow, thank you!
Sarah referenced in her recent FlossTube your FlossTube #15 as a learning opportunity for stitching over one, and I appreciate your excellent illustrations and explanations. Thank you!!!
Thank you for such a simple, clear explanation of 1/1. It’s had me beat for years. I’m ready to attempt it again. 🥰
You can do it!
I just keep learning more and more from you and enjoying every minute. Thank you ever so much for your guidance to become a better stitcher. Looking forward to your next Flosstube. Until then, keep yourself in stitches!😘
You are so welcome!
Great video today with great topics and questions! Thank you for demonstrating how to stitch over 1!!! This was so timely for me. I always learn something from you and you boost my confidence with my current stitching skills/style. Thank you Jean!!
Thanks for watching!
Than I you so much for the great video and lesson! So nice that this will help us improve on the one over one.
I stitched the original Roxana back in the mid 1980s, and still have her and the chart! It must have been one of my first of many samplers.
I may have to update her with your “new and improved” chart.
Thanks!!
That's wonderful!
Great description, explanation and demonstration of stitching one over one!! Thank you so much!
I have learned so much from you Jean! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and expertise with us viewers. You’re an excellent teacher.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for another great tutorial. You are so generous with your knowledge and sharing with us viewers. Even though I've been stitching for a number of years I am learning new techniques.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for taking the time to explain everything....you are the Stitching Queen when it comes to one over over and learning how to stitch....I learn to so much...thanks....take care and be safe
Thank you so much!
I've stitched over one before with decent results. However, your suggested thread path yields far superior results. Thank you so much for sharing tips to make stitching more enjoyable. I'm truly very grateful.
Thanks!
Thank you Jean for your videos. With the learnings I've gotten from them, I have seen a marked improvement in my stitching. And I'm enjoying this craft more because of it. More power to you!
Wonderful!
Jean, I watched this video when you first produced it. But, today Nov.13,2022, I watched Carol, Saltbox Stitcher. She mentioned your instructions for Over One stitching in this video... Therefore I am back toward watch again and refresh my memory. Thank you for the clear directions. 😊
Heard about this episode via Salt Box Stitcher. This was an excellent tutorial. Thank you. Have now subscribed to your channel and will be binge watching your Flosstubes. Thank you!
Jean, your video tutorials are excellent! I am learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time with us! 💐
I'm so glad!
Thank you Jean! happy you are feeling better. I really enjoy your videos. And have learned so much ! Thank you.
Love learning from you ❤😊
Awesome! Thank you!
I have been stitching for only one year and your explanation was very clear. I feel that I could try one over one. Thank you so much. Mary
Wonderful!
Bless you Jean! Thank you for the answer and the excellent teaching. I totally understand your way of charting one over one. It makes perfect sense to me. The problem I have is the chart I am about to begin. I have decided to rechart it myself so that I can understand it~! You have taught me more than anyone about the finer details of stitching and I am truly grateful to you. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you SO MUCH for the tutorial on stitching "over one". I've stitched on Aida for many, many years, but haven't stitched on linen partly because of the remarks by stitchers about their threads "disappearing" sometimes when they stitch "over one". I think you've just clearly explained how to stitch "over one" correctly. THANK YOU!!
You are so welcome! I very deliberately didn't emphasize that the reason for my method is to avoid the disappearing stitch :)
Thank you Jean!!! Wonderful explanation and demo. The demo is excellent ! Happy stitching !
Thank you so much for the demonstration of one over stitching. I’ve looked at Ms. Sparrow’s information but I really needed the actual demonstration for fully “get it”. Stay well.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I only started cross stitching this year and appreciate your videos.😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial on stitching over one. You always explain things so thoroughly and with such good illustrations. And to top it off, your close-up videos are so easy to see. You are appreciated and I always looks forward to your next video. 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words ... and thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed this. The section about over one was wonderful. You are an excellent teacher and provide great explanations.
Thanks so much!
You are such a pleasure to watch, to listen to, to learn from! I'm definitely going to have to download Roxana....her quirky touches are just too charming. Thanks for your information about over 1 stitching. I had put off stitching over 1 for some time until I had to finish the small section of the name and date on a sampler. It was daunting to start but then after I got into it I found it not so difficult as I thought it would be, and it came out perfect! Thanks for your gentle, informative and gracious way of helping this community of stitchers. I really appreciate what you do!
I am so happy to be a part of this larger, lovely community!
I so enjoy and learn from your videos. I had heard so much about how your stitch can disappear doing one over one but now I am ready to try it. As well, I tried moistening my DMC floss as you do and oh my gosh, what a game changer! Thank you!
The technique I showed eliminates the disappearing stitch!
I look so forward to your videos. Already I can see improvement in my stitches from following your teachings. Am working on my first linen piece. So far so good and will definitely revisit this video for one over one advice. Your daughter’s hand is as beautiful as yours! So much to learn! Thanks for sharing!
I haven't thought about it.
Your one over one explanation was very clear. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great thoughts on stitching what fits your lifestyle/budget. Just rewatched this as I am stitching over one on 36 count and I needed a refresher. You helped!
Thanks for watching!
As always, thanks so much Jean for your videos. Yet again I’ve learned something new in the proper way to identify the dominant threads and how to carry your thread when stitching 1 over 1.
My only experience is when I personify my samplers by adding start and end dates, and now I’ve got this video to do these properly. Also, I always admire some stitchers that extract a portion of a sampler and stitch 1 over 1 to make pin cushions or needle books, etc. Now I could venture to try my hand at this to see if I could tackle a larger project such as you’ve shown. Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊
You are so very welcome!
First time here and I wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts about the diversity of cross stitchers. Now. If we can apply that to the world in general, we could be living in a more beautiful world. I also enjoyed your lesson on over one. I have a pattern that is so huge that I have to do the one over one method and it is quite intimidating. TTFN. (Ta Ta For Now)
Welcome!
Thank you Jean so much, after watching at least a dozen times, I think it has sunk in! Happy Dance, and hopefully no more frustrations. thank you for all your sharing.
You can do it!
When I have stitched over one in the past I managed to adapt a method so I did not lose the thread behind on a horizontal dominant thread. I did what you showed but am so pleased to see it done and why it works. Your charts on the over one are excellent because you show the relationship between the over one and the over two sections. Your diagram of the over one stitches side by side is so helpful. I think I would like to add Roxana to my reproduction samplers. Your videos are so helpful.
Thanks! I'm so happy to help.
I love the sampler you shared today and I’m off to get my copy now. Thanks too, for your demo of stitching one over one - I’ve not done that on linen before and your explanation was spot on. Thanks again, Jean.
I hope you enjoy Roxana! Thanks so much for watching.
Omg thanks soo very much on the one over one. I have heard there were reasons etc.. I have a sampler i want to start in new yr and now it may look better! Thanks. Been aida stitcher since 83. Eeek. But it is only the verse so I can do it.👍🤞. Wow, I have problems making my stitches 1 over 1 look good even in 28. I can’t fathom these 40ct 1 over 1 stitchers and it being so neat!
You can do it!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks thanks and I took note of the vertical and horizontal but it’s more making them look so neat...
Great video, I have never stitched over 1. With this video I want to try and find a small pattern to try. Your instructions have greatly improved my stitching as well as expanding my ability to stitch. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Great lesson in one over one! I taught myself to cross stitch - , so many hints, I've learned so much from you
Glad it was helpful!
It was supposed to say, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !
You are welcome!
Thank you for you expertise. Your explanations are spot on! 👌 learned alot. 🙂
OMG! I enjoyed this video so much. Just this one video has so much information. I loved it. TY for you taking the time to make this for us. I learned so much.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the over one stitching tutorial.
Thank you I’m a new follower and I love needle work but some of is new to me thank you for information very helpful!
I have the Roxana Corson sampler that I started in the 90s. I somehow lost interest and have never finished it but plan to get it out and finish it soon. Thanks for this video. I love all those same things about that sampler!! Thank you for creating this pattern!
I have to comment about when you were talking about the quality of your materials (in response to Grammy). I use DMC, Weeks Dye Works, GAST and Classic Colorworks. They are all very good quality flosses but I-p had problems with them tangling - at any length - and had tried numerous thread conditioners, etc. to no avail. The best tip I have received from your RUclips videos is to run my floss over a dampened sponge before threading my needle - BEST TIP EVER! My floss behaves and it’s added another level of pleasure to my stitching time. Thank you!
I agree. Such a great tip🎉
Jean, what a wonderful visual presentation on this method of over one stitching! I've seen this method described in diagrams, but thought it must take such intense concentration to execute - but just watching your superbly clear close-up demonstration, make it looks like it wouldn't take much effort to make the steps habitual. Thank you so much! I won't ever prefer over one over stitching to over two, but I think now I will dislike over one much less!
You are so welcome! Like you, I am not an over-one devotee but it's nice to know that when I fall in love with a project that includes just a little of it, that I don't have to pass it by.
Once again, great teaching and explanations. Wouldn't miss your videos. I am also watching your Hearts Come Home...tutorials. I have my supplies and will start the project shortly, by stitching along with the tutorial.
Glad you like them!
I can't wait to try the 1 over 1 stitching again. Last time I did it I had inconsistent results so now I know why. Great video...again😊
Wonderful!
Thank you for another great video. I was especially interested in hearing about the Roxana Corson sampler and your comments on recharting it for others to stitch. Thank you for the over one tutorial as well. Happy Stitching!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I might try it! I definitely do one stitch at a time with letters since ai want to almost write them and go from letter to letter. LoL!
Thank you once you for sharing your knowledge with us!
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Great video on stitching 1 over 1. That helped me tremendously! What type of magnifying light do you have? You mentioned you have a high powered magnification. I am looking for the same lighting. Thanks again!
Jean, so very much thank you for so great lesson abou one over one. I reached out your channel trough out watching Sunshine Stitcher’s video. And now I am going to catch up with all your videos. Xoxo. Happy Stitching. Míriam
Wonderful! Thanks for joining us!
Thank you for sharing your expertise. Thank you for including everyone, even us Aida stitchers! I purchased Hearts Come Home at Christmas and America Land That I Love. Can’t wait to get started. Just an FYI, Fat Quarter Shop has started selling Cosmo. I ordered a few skeins to try it out. Thanks again for your videos, can’t wait for the next one!
Thank you!
I learn something new every time I watch you. Thank you so much for giving us tips. You have a wonderful gift for teaching that is rare to find. I can't wait to stitch Jane Hattersley (?). I started stitching in 1991 and stopped on 2004. I have WIPS that are 16 years old! I've obtained Faith, Grace and Honor from your Etsy shop and I will start them with the New Year. Would you be so kind as to let me know where I can buy the little sponge you use to wet the thread? I've been doing it with a regular kitchen sponge and my 'coverage' has improved tremendously. So, it is definitely a tip I will continue using. That one and the Victorian Stitch. Haven't had to use the waste knot or the lasso yet but I saved your video for when the need arises. Again, thank you for your little classes and I look forward to going to one of your courses once it is safe again.
I use a container that is meant for individual servings of salad dressing ... like to put in a lunch box. But there are some that are ready made. I know that A Stitching Shop in Denver carries them. 303-727-8500
Jean, I loved everything about this video! Your instructions are wonderful and I appreciate the illustrations as well as the demonstrations. I also enjoy the question and answer part of the video since I often have the same question. I look forward to all of your videos and realized this one must have slipped by me. Sorry I am late with this comment.
Thank you so much!
Thank you again, Jean. Not my first time to watch, but your clear instructions are so helpful.
You are so welcome!
Thanks Jean for your encouragement. Great videos . Kate
You are so welcome!
Jean,
I enjoy your tutorials. Is it possible you demonstrate how to work a saw tooth border stitch on 36 count linen. It starts over one and ends over one. I'm having a difficult time getting this right according to the pattern I'm stitching. Thank you so much! You're brilliant and your mannerism is so soft spoken and always educational. Please keep these tutorials coming! Thank you for sharing your stitching knowledge with us!
Personally, I would never do satin over one. It's a nightmare just thinking about it. I would figure out a work around!
Thank you!!
Thanks for the one over one, nice refresher.
You're welcome!
Hey Jean! Roxanna is beautiful!
Thanks!
Great video,very good stitching tutorial 🧵 you’re creative my dear friend 😍🌸💐
Thank you so much 😊
I’ve seen a few more complicated ways of doing the 1o1, but they seemed to me to be more applicable to long rows or more solid stitches. Your way is clear and easy. I’ll try it this afternoon. I’m stitching WTN Summer Schoolhouse series which are all over 1 and after a little trouble in the beginning, learned to lighten my tension enough not to pull the thread under and just stitch in the normal way. Thanks.
You are welcome!
Thank you! I learned so much today.
I'm so glad!
What a lovely video. Thank you. I have reached the age when I can afford it, but I cannot see it. But I cannot give up my stitching. I am trying punch needle, thinking it would beless demanding than my antique reproductions, but I have discovered that the kits I have bought do not seem to have the same quality of thread as the lovely kits I usually buy from the large companies. Thank you for your explanation - I think I realize the problems now.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing your skills and thoughts!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the demo on stitching one over one. I have tried it but was not happy with the results. Will try your method next time I do one over one. Love how informative your videos. Wondering if stitching one over two is similar concept to stitching one over one. I have yet to try it but I have a pattern I want to do and it calls for one over two. Perhaps you could demo that. After watching your video on how to get your stitches to lay flat it has been a game changer. Again thank you.
When you say "one over two" do you mean stitching with a single strand but making a cross stitch that is two threads wide and two threads high? If so, you can stitch just as you would with two strands "over two" ... there should be no difference.
Good morning, Jean. Thank you again for a wonderful video. Any chance you will ever do a segment or two on the history of samplers; who/why they were done; how are there so many of them out there being converted; why they are important; why we should stitch them given the plethora of designs accessible to us? They puzzle me, and I trust your extensive knowledge base more than others, so I would sincerely appreciate the education.
Possibly! I'll add it to my list :)