What I Wish I'd Known When I Started Cross Stitch - Top Tips! | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
    @CaterpillarCrossStitch  День назад +1

    Thanks for being here Caterpillar Crew! Please like and subscribe and don't forget to claim your 8 FREE cross stitch patterns by tapping here: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=UPA9pP&g=Ud7upB Sally and Ford x

  • @sherryzimmerman9220
    @sherryzimmerman9220 День назад +10

    THIS A MUST Tutorial for beginners and a great reminder for those of us who may have forgotten some things…..my TIP is to just relax if Your cross stitching mojo seems to slow down…..or even disappear…….after making a number of biscornus for my Grandchildren’s Legacy boxes for their Birthdays I was out of ANY mindful cross stitching…,,so I picked up my vanilla sock knitting pattern and slowly the SPIRIT of cross stitching seeped back into my life….ps also when You are overly tired or rushed….thats a good time to walk away for a breather…..Thanks Ford for this chance to be part of a community Merry Christmas

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад +1

      Yes! Hobbies are supposed to be relaxing and fun!
      Thank you for being here, and thanks for watching!

  • @heidisnow
    @heidisnow 16 часов назад +4

    Thank you about the back of the fabric. When I first learned to cross stitch, I read online and saw Flosstube videos where people showed off their perfect backs. That was so dang stressful. And, doing a HAED where there is a ton of confetti, well, I just gave up on trying to make the back perfect. I'm so glad you talked about that here. I hope new cross stitchers quickly find this video so they can learn this tip right away.

  • @sandrashaw8343
    @sandrashaw8343 День назад +7

    I use loop stitch from the front instead of the back.

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад

      Yes, this is what I do too now. I showed the old way because if someone is just learning it it's easier to understand what's happening that way. Thanks for watching!

  • @paigeparker9325
    @paigeparker9325 13 часов назад +1

    Omg loop start! Thank you for sharing I have been doing off and on for the last 25-30 YEARS!

  • @AeonFluxAsks
    @AeonFluxAsks 31 минуту назад

    Great video! I'm excited to watch more of your content

  • @KateColors
    @KateColors 5 часов назад

    I never knew these tps. Thank you. ❤

  • @NinjaToadsAteMyBaby
    @NinjaToadsAteMyBaby 8 часов назад

    Pin stitch, absolutely the pin stitch saved my sanity on several projects. ESPECIALLY when using variegated flosses or playing thread chicken.

  • @JoanneBerndsen
    @JoanneBerndsen 19 часов назад +1

    Hi Ford, Great flosstube for all cross stitchers ! "Inherited wisdom" , not only in cross stitch ! I had to smile when you mentioned that :) Loop start is a game changer ! And pulling out one thread at a time is like magic !

  • @SueBennett-s4u
    @SueBennett-s4u 15 часов назад +1

    Thank you for another excellent video. I have learnt some brilliant tips from you this year. I think one great thing about watching videos about cross stitch is that it has shown me that there are many ways of doing this hobby. Even how to make a cross stitch differs between people. And the community is so positive and supportive. Looking forward to learning more in 2025 😊

  • @mariejackson3212
    @mariejackson3212 5 часов назад

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @decgal81
    @decgal81 День назад +1

    I love starting and ending with a loop. I'm just starting my journey again after learning to cross stitch as a child.

    • @m0ther0ne
      @m0ther0ne 21 час назад

      How do you end with a loop?

  • @twentynineteen4687
    @twentynineteen4687 16 часов назад

    Railroading is something I need to try! Thank you!

  • @ingridbowers8102
    @ingridbowers8102 17 часов назад +1

    Great tips to share! I try to be clear on why we do certain things when teaching anyone. A friend I recently taught still puts her needles in her mouth even after giving her a needle minder 😅

  • @feebes
    @feebes 41 минуту назад

    Loop start is really cool but it can be even cooler. Instead of bringing your needle up from the back, start from the front and bring your needle up for your first leg, thread needle thru the loop and take your needle back down in the same hole you began in. Give a gentle tug and the loop moves to the back. Then either continue making the first half of your stitch or complete each stitch as you go. This is particularly useful if you are using a stitching frame.

  • @coravincent3858
    @coravincent3858 13 часов назад

    I wish I had know about the pin stitch when I first started cross stitching. That has been a helpful stitch when working with confetti stitches and multiple color changes in a 10x10 on my grids.

  • @lindadulin174
    @lindadulin174 День назад +1

    Great tips!! I have unfortunately had to learn some of these on my own. I agree that being a part of a stitching community is wonderful!! Not just because of advice, but if you have someone checking on you every so often, it holds you accountable to keep in schedule.

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад

      Yes, Stitchalong groups can be great for that too! Thanks for watching!

  • @minniegray-allxxs9332
    @minniegray-allxxs9332 День назад +2

    I wish I had learned how to start with a pin stitch sooner. I still don’t have a hang on ending with the pin stitch but I’m learning. Great video.

    • @kimvuchkovich2687
      @kimvuchkovich2687 День назад

      I'll have to look at this!

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад +1

      I've tried that with little luck. I'll have to give it another whirl! Thanks for watching!

    • @FluffyTurtles
      @FluffyTurtles День назад +1

      Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea has a video where she shows how she stitches. Start with pin stitch and how she ends with pin stitch. Very helpful.

    • @minniegray-allxxs9332
      @minniegray-allxxs9332 День назад

      @ will definitely check it out, thank you.

  • @userJoyceA
    @userJoyceA День назад +3

    I have been cross stitching since I was 14 years old only counted cross stitching since the 1990's. I only found out about railroads and the loop start this year. BTW I am now 65 years old. So I've been stitching a long time. I also only found out about needle minders a couple years ago when I got one in a SAL pack and didn't know what it was. I now must have over 10! Thanks for the video. This Christmas i also set up a couple of small and hope easy project for someone who is 48 and never stitched. She has eyesight problems so I found 6 count aida. Hope it helps!

    • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
      @CaterpillarCrossStitch  20 часов назад

      How lovely, your friend will enjoy it I'm sure! Merry Christmas and thanks for watching!

  • @joycekowbelharvey4816
    @joycekowbelharvey4816 День назад +2

    Love your video. I’ve also learned some of these great ideas on my own. The loop stitch I’ve learned from you. Thank you so much. Love this so simple idea 😊
    Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад

      Merry christmas and thanks for watching!

  • @BettyCorke
    @BettyCorke День назад +1

    Great advice I will try railroading next time. Merry Christmas

  • @AnnabelleVaughan-Hall
    @AnnabelleVaughan-Hall День назад +1

    This is an excellent video, I wish I’d had this as a beginner.

  • @Leslie537
    @Leslie537 День назад

    I really like your loop start idea. I've been cross stitching for 40 years, and I'm gonna try this. Thanks!

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад

      It's a true gamechanger! Thank you for watching!

    • @decgal81
      @decgal81 День назад

      There's also a loop end and MIND BLOWING.

  • @KimSneden
    @KimSneden День назад

    This was a super helpful post.

  • @cartermrc
    @cartermrc 22 часа назад

    I cross stitched for over 20 years before I learned the loop start! No books or charts back in the day ever mentioned it.

  • @joanbarnes5517
    @joanbarnes5517 23 часа назад

    Good information.

  • @lisaboban
    @lisaboban День назад

    Great lessons! Thanks Ford!
    Happy Christmas Nugget!

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад +1

      Thanks! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! Thanks for watching!

  • @SandraNevins-c3l
    @SandraNevins-c3l День назад

    Hi, I enjoyed this so much. I learned trial and error, too. The only disappointed time I had was ... joined a crossstitch guild. I was working on a large 10"x18" canvas floral themed. I thought about using different textures of stitches to accent foliage. The lead instructor was not pleased, in front of the whole group. Thankfully 3 nice ladies understood what I was trying to do. I didn't finish and really don't know what happened to that project.

    • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
      @CaterpillarCrossStitch  20 часов назад

      I'm sorry you had that experience. We very much believe that it's your project and you can adapt as you wish! Merry Christmas!

  • @ljnoble5171
    @ljnoble5171 10 часов назад

    gamer chopsticks or 'cheat' chopsticks are great for those of us with less dexterity :D

  • @SNOflake8
    @SNOflake8 День назад

    I completely agree with the Loop Start being a game changer! I really wish I knew about it sooner!! Why aren't they teaching this in the instructions with the kits?! Lol

    • @susanruan3663
      @susanruan3663 23 часа назад

      I'm not sure what kits you use, but I learned loop starting from the instructions in kits. Before that, everyone taught me to start with a knot.

  • @yvonnevigil7489
    @yvonnevigil7489 10 часов назад

    Hi, question: opinion on full coverage 2 strand work. When stitching blends have you ever stitched one leg one color and then stitched the other color. Want to cut size on project.

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch 5 часов назад +1

      Yes, I did one project this way with an eye to achieving a specific look. I was making a pattern of Mr Bean's Teddy and wanted to create a knit/crochet texture, so I did the first leg of all the stitches in a dark brown and then the second leg of each in a dark, medium, or light brown. It worked really really well and I like the texture I achieved a lot, but I don't know if it would work for every project.

    • @yvonnevigil7489
      @yvonnevigil7489 5 часов назад

      @SonovaStitch thank you so much. No one has been able to answer me. And you just can't try a spot to see if you like. What count was this. Do you have a picture or video on piece?

  • @FluffyTurtles
    @FluffyTurtles День назад

    I had to learn on my own and picked up loop start, pin stitch, railroading, floss types,...as I went. Wish I had known these, too, from the start.
    I still wish I knew how to do the most efficient or better stitch journey or path. I love the look of snowflakes, but I don't know of a path to quickly/easily stitch them. So frustrating...feel like I'm jumping all over the place on them.
    Also, waves of the ocean with a varigated floss. Stitch journey? Up and down or across or in bits here and there. Ugh! 🤔

  • @brendadeuel602
    @brendadeuel602 17 часов назад

    Is it possible to use the loop start using 3 strands?

  • @zormier2002
    @zormier2002 День назад +1

    Mind blown. I have never heard of loop start! 🤯 wow

  • @DawnAtkins-s8b
    @DawnAtkins-s8b 21 час назад

    I learned the loop start from Jane Greenoff, in one of her many books or magazines. I have all of her Jane Greenoff cross stitch magazines and still re- read them. I am the only stitcher in the family, and at 71 years young, wonder what to do with all my cross stitch gear when I die. It's an age thing. Any ideas?

    • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
      @CaterpillarCrossStitch  20 часов назад +1

      Find a local craft club - they will definitely appreciate your stash!

  • @christiewright1883
    @christiewright1883 День назад +1

    I've found that railroading is time consuming and does not net super reSults. Am I missing something?

    • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
      @CaterpillarCrossStitch  20 часов назад

      I think it works for some and not others. I agree it takes a little more time. We do have a video dedicated to railroading that you find here : ruclips.net/video/ZijzORt93tk/видео.htmlfeature=shared

  • @BellatrexLestrange
    @BellatrexLestrange 14 часов назад

    I learned to start a cross stitch with a pin stitch.

  • @kimvuchkovich2687
    @kimvuchkovich2687 День назад +1

    I actually stepped on a needle once when I set a project on the floor. 1 year of antibiotics for a bone infection and a surgery later, I learned not to do that! 😅

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад

      Ouch, that is a painful less you're not likely to forget in a hurry! Thanks for watching!

  • @Roxywilde82
    @Roxywilde82 День назад

    My advice...change out your needle when its bent, corroded or not gliding through the fabric smoothly anymore. Needles are the cheapest tool for us needleworkers and yet it seems many of us want to hold on to a needle as long as possible, Also, if you use multiple sizes, I label needle tins with what size the needle is so I can easily grab a new #26 for example.
    And on another note, one of my goals for 2025 is to finally try evenweave and stitching over 2.

    • @CaterpillarCrossStitch
      @CaterpillarCrossStitch  20 часов назад

      Great tips! Good luck with trying out evenweave. We have a video you might find helpful here: ruclips.net/video/z6-5Bl-VYG8/видео.htmlfeature=shared

  • @morgankirkendall5829
    @morgankirkendall5829 День назад +2

    Um... loop start only works for 2 strand needed ... 3 strands or mix colors or thread types if would be very VERY problematic

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад +1

      True, but for the things it works for it's indespensible! Thanks for watching!

    • @stitchinginthemuseum
      @stitchinginthemuseum 11 часов назад

      You can use a loop method for one thread. Stitcherista has a good video on it. It's a game changer 😊

  • @beverleybee1309
    @beverleybee1309 20 часов назад

    Don't start with the dark colored floss. Do your light colors first.
    Needles left in your fabric will stain it, sometimes as quickly as overnight.
    Thimbles can save your fingers.
    Don't do someone else's project for them.
    Photocopy your pattern, and double check it before you start.
    I can go on.😉

  • @itchingforstitching
    @itchingforstitching День назад

    🎅

    • @SonovaStitch
      @SonovaStitch День назад +1

      C'mon now, my beard isn't THAT white!
      Thanks for watching!

    • @itchingforstitching
      @itchingforstitching 16 часов назад +1

      @@SonovaStitch *yet. :P

  • @annf3949
    @annf3949 17 часов назад

    I have undone projects