I just started my first full coverage large cross stitch project. I was spending more time trying to find my place than stitching! Thank you for showing me how to grid my piece. Now, it's a lot easier and I may actually finish. Thank you.
I have been cross stitching for 50 years and I thought I knew it all. Boy was I wrong. I am learning so much from you stitching RUclipsrs! I am definitely going to try gridding when I start a new project. Don’t know how you guys do more than one at a time. I absolutely have to finish one before I can start another.
I'm returning to cross stitch after putting it all away. I've got projects going back at least 20 yrs. I am amazed how talents some of these ladies are. I always felt guilty for griding and some of the old books said that it was risking the lines not washing out, but I am definitely going to do from now on!
I like your method of hand drawing as you go! I saved so much time and avoided so many mistakes by gridding. I don’t know how people cross stitch anything big without it.
You explained that really well! I have tried girding with fish line, sulky thread and pen but have never watched a video that explained it as well as you did.
Gridding is my life saver. I"m never off. I use a Frixion pen that comes out with the heat of an iron and it won't disappear. It's used by quilters and can be found in most fabric stores. 4 feet x 5 feet?????? Holy moly!!! And I thought 24" x 36" was bad enough. Oh well, have fun!!
I want to get back to cross stitching, it’s so relaxing and not as strainueous as knitting g/crocheting , which I actually already love and enjoy , but seriously need to start this, great idea, the gridding! Tfs new subby
Thank you. I crochet and loom knit but I also used to needlepoint and cross stitch. I just picked up a book on counted cross stitch with dragon's, unicorn's and fairies in it and I'm thinking about jumping in again. They are small but I was thinking about mixing them all on one canvas or maybe doing like four little ones. I have been watching you for a while now and I got the "bug". I stopped doing counted cross stitch and needlepoint because I need my reading glasses to do it(I don't need them so much with knitting and crochet I don't know why that is, oh well). Thank you again Jules
Thanks!! I'm working on a difficult (for me) project and your method makes total sense! (Double commenting because this is my actual account...don't ask LOL)
Thank you - I enjoy using grid lines on these types of projects too, agree that it helps go faster, really will help on that Scarlet Quince project! I don't use a ruler, but I do use the edge of one of the million fake plastic charge card things I've received over the years. Since they are small, it's all the length I need, just move it along for as long as I want to go. Enjoy the stitching! I popped on over to look at your blog, is there a spot to subscribe?
Hi Jules, I love your videos! I am new to gridding also. I had cross stitched years ago and final started stitching again. There is so much to learn and it is nice to see how other people do things. I usually do small projects so that I can finish them. I admire your large projects! Just BEAUTIFUL! You are a very patient lady! I am thinking about doing a larger project, one that actually has more than 1 page. How many strands of thread do you like to use for 14 count Aida and 18 count Aida? Thanks again for your videos. Greetings from Saskatchewan, Canada!
A word of caution using these blue pens. On one piece, I have one vertical thread which seemed to ‘bleach’ out. And on another piece, even though washed out , there is a faint but distinct dark line running the length and width of where I gridded. I would recommend not using the pen on an heirloom piece.
Fellow Stitchers, do yourselves a favor, DO NOT get pregridded fabric. Personally I hate it because the 10 spaces of the gird are not between the lines. I guess I'm a bit dense but every time I start a new block of 100, I have to ask myself, is this the 1st space or the 10th space? My mistakes are actually caused by the grid. I get confused. I bought an entire yard, now I'm stuck with it. I hate it. Maybe I should wash it and hand mark it? What do ya'll think? Pls be kind.
I just started my first full coverage large cross stitch project. I was spending more time trying to find my place than stitching! Thank you for showing me how to grid my piece. Now, it's a lot easier and I may actually finish. Thank you.
I have been cross stitching for 50 years and I thought I knew it all. Boy was I wrong. I am learning so much from you stitching RUclipsrs! I am definitely going to try gridding when I start a new project. Don’t know how you guys do more than one at a time. I absolutely have to finish one before I can start another.
I'm returning to cross stitch after putting it all away. I've got projects going back at least 20 yrs. I am amazed how talents some of these ladies are. I always felt guilty for griding and some of the old books said that it was risking the lines not washing out, but I am definitely going to do from now on!
Me too! Not to mention a whole new vocabulary, full coverage, parking.... Stich on Potridge!
Absolutely such a clear and understandable video. Very helpful! Thank you Jules. ☺️ 5/28/23
I like your method of hand drawing as you go! I saved so much time and avoided so many mistakes by gridding. I don’t know how people cross stitch anything big without it.
You explained that really well! I have tried girding with fish line, sulky thread and pen but have never watched a video that explained it as well as you did.
I like the grid idea it looks very helpful I need to do that when I start my cross stitch
Gridding is my life saver. I"m never off. I use a Frixion pen that comes out with the heat of an iron and it won't disappear. It's used by quilters and can be found in most fabric stores. 4 feet x 5 feet?????? Holy moly!!! And I thought 24" x 36" was bad enough. Oh well, have fun!!
I saw your gridding video earlier and started griding for my HAED. Makes a big difference in figuring out where you are at.
I want to get back to cross stitching, it’s so relaxing and not as strainueous as knitting g/crocheting , which I actually already love and enjoy , but seriously need to start this, great idea, the gridding! Tfs new subby
Thanks for the new tutorial! I may have to give gridding a try one of the these days...and if/when I do, I have some great tips!
Brilliant. I just stumbled across your channel. I absolutely love it. Love your style.
Thanks!! I'm working on a difficult (for me) project and your method makes total sense!
Great explanation of grinding! Never understood it before
Thank you. I crochet and loom knit but I also used to needlepoint and cross stitch. I just picked up a book on counted cross stitch with dragon's, unicorn's and fairies in it and I'm thinking about jumping in again. They are small but I was thinking about mixing them all on one canvas or maybe doing like four little ones. I have been watching you for a while now and I got the "bug". I stopped doing counted cross stitch and needlepoint because I need my reading glasses to do it(I don't need them so much with knitting and crochet I don't know why that is, oh well). Thank you again Jules
Best video I have seen! Thank you 😊
You have helped me from making mistakes on my HEAD Thank you.
Love your videos. What fabric and how many threads do you recommend when using the tent stitch? I've never tried it
Thank you this does help a lot, Keep them coming, have a good one, Sue
Thanks!! I'm working on a difficult (for me) project and your method makes total sense! (Double commenting because this is my actual account...don't ask LOL)
Thank you so much. Made perfect sense
Thank you - I enjoy using grid lines on these types of projects too, agree that it helps go faster, really will help on that Scarlet Quince project! I don't use a ruler, but I do use the edge of one of the million fake plastic charge card things I've received over the years. Since they are small, it's all the length I need, just move it along for as long as I want to go. Enjoy the stitching! I popped on over to look at your blog, is there a spot to subscribe?
I grid with coloured fishing line. 5 up 5 down 1 direction and 6 up 4 down other direction so the lines are never in the same hole
Hi Jules, I love your videos! I am new to gridding also. I had cross stitched years ago and final started stitching again. There is so much to learn and it is nice to see how other people do things. I usually do small projects so that I can finish them. I admire your large projects! Just BEAUTIFUL! You are a very patient lady! I am thinking about doing a larger project, one that actually has more than 1 page. How many strands of thread do you like to use for 14 count Aida and 18 count Aida? Thanks again for your videos. Greetings from Saskatchewan, Canada!
Do you wash your finished projects and then iron out the hoop marks? Or what is your method, do you stitch or wash your Aida then stitch?
Thank you
Thank You for sharing.
This will help alot
thanks for your help xx
great video, do you wash your fabric before a project? I have a large one as well but the fabric is like working with cardboard.?
Awesome! Thank you. Very helpful!!
Ahh this is very helpful thank you!!
Great explanation.
A word of caution using these blue pens. On one piece, I have one vertical thread which seemed to ‘bleach’ out. And on another piece, even though washed out , there is a faint but distinct dark line running the length and width of where I gridded. I would recommend not using the pen on an heirloom piece.
Thank you do much....very helpful
Do you count different if its 18ct and so on? I noticed you count 10
I don´t draw a full line, just a "cross" at the corners.
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Fellow Stitchers, do yourselves a favor, DO NOT get pregridded fabric. Personally I hate it because the 10 spaces of the gird are not between the lines. I guess I'm a bit dense but every time I start a new block of 100, I have to ask myself, is this the 1st space or the 10th space? My mistakes are actually caused by the grid. I get confused. I bought an entire yard, now I'm stuck with it. I hate it. Maybe I should wash it and hand mark it? What do ya'll think? Pls be kind.
I'm not a fan, either, and for the same reason as you! I think if people find it helpful then that's good. Use whatever works for you!