I just recently started doing the pin stitch start and end as well! I saw this on Nicola Parkman’s floss tube and it’s a complete game changer. I love searching to see how other stitchers do theirs. Thanks for your video.
Amazing!!!! I’ve tried to watch tutorials for this before, and this is the first time I’ve understood it so clearly, and I really appreciate you taking them time to share this with us! Thank you, Lorrie! 😇
Love the pin stitch. thank you so much from another oc person. The back looks beautiful. I'm 75 years old and love to learn new, and better ways of stitching. started embroidery when I was 4 years old and loving it ever since. I was taught by my grandma. Thank you again, great video.
OMgoodness you have just changed he way I’m going to be stitching- and I’m in my late 60’s; just getting back to this after many years away from it. ;)!! Thank you!!!
What a great tutorial! I'm using the pin stitch while working 2x2 on 28 ct....cause I'm old and like to see what I'm stitching! You're so right...we are never too old to learn something new. I'm loving not having to flip my scroll frame all the time. This is a game changer for me. Thanks much!
Beautiful work! I’m 67 and just now learning about a pin stitch. I’ll be using it from now on, for sure. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. Great instructions! ❤️❤️
Thank you for this thorough video. Most show how to start but not how to end. Your back is beautiful and you should be proud. I will be stitching like this going forward.
I learned the pin stitch a few months ago, watched this as a refresher. A bit different than the one I first watch, but basically the same. I'm 61, and yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. Never heard of the pin stitch or the loop method until recently and I love them both.
I have really gotten into counted cross stitch over the past year, but I’ve stitched on and off for longer than I care to admit! The back of my work has always bothered me and with your help, the back is looking BEAUTIFUL!! So a HUGE THANK YOU!!! 😊😊😊
Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. At 76 I am just starting cross stitch and love it. I watch videos everyday to answer questions about tips/ techniques. This is wonderful because other starts and stops with a single thread just makes a messy back. Since I like the fine detail of a single thread this is now my way to start and stop!
Thank you!!! I’ve been stitching consistently for over 40 years and have always shied away from pieces that have single stitches. As always you have sent me shopping. Now I’m on a new search. Lol!!!
Mischievous Stitches I have loads of Christmas ornaments waiting. Now I have to get them kitted up and done. If that stitch was ever explained in my presence before, I must have been in hiding behind a door...
Oh boy, you just opened up a whole new world for me and as I'm watching you I'm thinking that I can't wait to try this pin stitch out! Thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you. I have seen other demonstrations, yours is very detailed and easy to follow. We have to share what we know with others! Thanks for sharing your time with me.
You're welcome! I agree with your statement. We must share with each other. Between all of us stitcher, we have a wealth of knowledge to share and learn from. ❤
My Great Aunt Teeny would approve! She taught me neat backs count. I’m 76 and she taught me the fundamentals of embroidery starting at about 7 or 8 years of age. I have only been stitching on linen a few years and I have some pieces she did 70 or 80 years ago that are lovely.
I can honestly say this is the BEST pin stitch video in our community. Natasha did show me how to start (she was a good teacher...THANK YOU NATASHA...Stitcherella 27), but NOW I am going to put this to use because I can play this EXCELLENT video over and over till I get it. You have really made this crystal clear!! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY!!
Great to see a tutorial by a left-handed stitcher! I've been stitching over 40 years and this is something new to me. I'll definitely give it a go on those solitary starry stitches in the sky. By the way, i'm a floss-licker and bees waxer too! I currently put a good ole knot in the end of my thread and then end it by turning my stitching over (stitch in hand mostly) and running the thread under some existing stitches. I find this easy to find the end when I have to frog. I nearly always 'unstitch' when frogging, using a blunt needle to do so. It has got to be a very serious frog if I have to resort to the seam-ripper! I use scissors that you buy for cutting infants nails with - they are very small and have rounded ends. Thank you Lori for a super tutorial.
Sounds like we have several things in common. I too use a seam ripper only for serious frogging. I stitch in had too when I am working on 36ct and above. 40ct is too dense to stitch in hand, in my opinion. Have a great week! ❤
Wow! Your stitching is gorgeous. This is what I’m striving for, thank you so much for the tutorial. I can hardly wait to try the pin stitch. I have no doubt that I’m going to like using it. Love this sampler as well. Thank you again.
This is great. I just learned the pin stitch this year after many years. I learned from a video to do mine from the bottom or side, but doing it as the first leg stitch is great! Thanks for a clear tutorial!
Wow! I really appreciate you teaching this old dog a new trick! The pin stitch will definitely make my backs look better and much less flipping my frame over and over. I do use the loop method to start as I can do that from the front as well. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial.
Ok, just spent the afternoon and evening using the pin stitch on Liberty Lane. I love not having to flip my frame over. Thanks a bunch. I knew how to start but not end it. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I’ve started with a pin stitch but didn’t know how to end one. This is a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing and explaining so clearly. Love all your videos.
Thanks, Laurie! Your instructions are great. I never could understand the pin stitch until your video. The back of your fabric looks as good as the front! I can’t wait to do this on my own pattern.
Oh my goodness! Recently took up cross stitch after many, many years and found your videos - cannot thank you enough for your generosity in putting these videos on youtube! This pin stitch start/finish is totally awesome and, to copy many other comments, an absolute game changer! Just, WOW! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💖 (And, by the way, I cannot believe some people would actually criticise your videos! I mean, what the actual?! I hope you ignore them and enjoy all your positive comments!)
I am so happy that you found the tutorial clear and helpful. Most importantly, I am happy that you now feel that you can give the pin stitch a try. You can do it!
Thank you so much for sharing your pin stitch start and stop with us. I am definitely going to be giving it a try to see how it works. I to have been stitching since I was 13 and never heard of this before. I have seen several videos, but yours seems to be the easiest. Thanks again 🙂
This was so helpful Lorrie! Thank you! The way I learned the pin stitch was starting with the tail on the back...this looks like a game changer! And ending with it? Perfection. I'm really looking forward to incorporating this into my stitching. Thank you!!!
I used to use that and for some reason I stopped. Thank you for reminding me of how neat and easy it makes stitching. I’ll definitely go back to doing it that way. Happy stitching 😊
Hi Lorna! I am happy that I have brought it back to your attention. I hope that you will use it again soon. I look forward to seeing your next video. Hugs! ❤
I've been using the pin stitch for a couple of years, but I've never tried starting and stopping on the front of the fabric. Now I'm going to give that a try. Your stitches look amazing. Thanks for the demo!
This is amazing & thanks so much. I had a friend teach me to cross stitch. Now I find out that she didn't know everything.....LOL. But so thankful she taught me what she did. You have taught me well. My backs look so much better. Floss tube is the best thing I have found in years. I'm almost done a beach scene for my daughter & can't wait to finish it. Took me years to restart cross stitch again but with all the enablers on Floss tube probably will be staying with it this time. Thanks so much for all you do!!
I think we all have gaps in our knowledge so that we must make friends, learn from them, and fill in those gaps. I am so glad that you enjoyed the video, and learned something new. ❤
Hello Laurie. I found your channel just when I needed it. I love the way your back looks and that is what I am striving for. The pin stitches will help me achieve my goal. Your instructions were easy and clear to understand. Thank you so much for doing this.
Super thrilled that you shared this. I have started with the pin stitch, but not ended with one. I am currently working on a piece that I will give this ago. Thank you for sharing!
I have never used the pin stitch to end my thread. Thank you for doing a very good video on how to use this stitch so well. Also, I only used the vertical to start a thread. Now I will use the leg of the cross to start my thread. Thanks so much. 👵 Linda
Your work is beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial. I had watched a different tutorial on this and they started with the pin stitch going horizontally through the middle but I like it going diagonally as you show it. Thank you again!
Hi, Lorrie! I’m so happy to say that I FINALLY understand how to end with a pin stitch after watching your tutorial! I had learned how to start with one, but was clueless on ending them, until today, thanks to you! 😊 I still want to practice a bit more, but you have come to my rescue with your clear instructions, and I sure do thank you 🙏! Hugs and good stitching! 💙 Meline
Thank you so much!! I have started using this pin stitch to end my threads now and occasionally using it to start. Most times I use the loop start because I primarily use 2 threads on either 32ct or 28ct. But when I have a length of thread left, I have used your pin stitch to start! And you’re right, I seem to be a bit faster! This is great!
I am so happy to hear that you are using the pin stitch and having a great time doing so. I had several questions In the comments about using it with two strands, and you've answered those questions with this comment. Thanks!
Yes! I love the pin stitch! The video I saw also mentioned to try to pierce the floss as you start. So the first two times you go down the center hole, try to pierce that tiny tail piece you are going to cut off. This helps anchor it a bit and keeps it from pulling out as you gently tug. This is an excellent tutorial, and your stitching is beautiful!
I try to pierce mine, but am unable to tell whether or not they have been pierced. Did the video that you watched address that? If so, I would love to see it!
Mischievous Stitches did you see Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers flosstube #03 A Tutorial Starting and ending your thread with a pin stitch? That’s where I learned and she mentions splitting the thread 😊
Your stitching is gorgeous! Thank you for making this tutorial, it is very helpful and will eliminate a lot of frame flipping. I appreciate you sharing this technique that you learned from Nicola.
Thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to try the pin stitch to my work, and keep my projects lovely and clean in the fronts and backs. Thank you, thank you so much!!
I am just returning to cross stitch after many years. There are so many new patterns and techniques. Thank you for sharing this one. I like my backs to look as neat as my fronts also. As a sewist, I always looked at the inside of something handmade to see if it was neat or not. LOL. Not very nice but a force of habit!! Thanks for sharing.
I agree with you. I prefer the loop for starting, but I need to learn the ending pin stich especially for patterns that have confetti scattered around. The pin stitch will look much neater.
I have been using the diagonal pin stitch to start my threads but I never thought to do it from the front lol! And I read how to end the thread, but I just couldn’t wrap my mind around how to do it. Seeing your demo was SO SUPER HELPFUL!!!! Thanks for taking the time to show and explain - it was very well done and I am switching away from trailing threads for the rest of my current project - hopefully I will perfect it by the end! Love you 😘 xoxo, Jen
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I use it any time my thread is cut and i can’t do the loop knot. Yay! Love it! And for those single stitches in the middle of nowhere.
THANK YOU so much for this tutorial. I’ve been trying to figure out how to stitch snowflakes and didn’t know how I was going to anchor the threads. You are an excellent teacher. ❤️❤️
This is the best demo of the pin stitch I have seen. I like the idea of using the pin stitch as the 1st leg of the cross! Thank you.
Thank you! I am happy that you enjoyed it. ❤️
So glad I found you today - 5 years after you made this! Great visual for me and today begins my life with the pin stitch! Thank you.
You are so welcome. I am happy that you found the video helpful. ❤️
I just recently started doing the pin stitch start and end as well! I saw this on Nicola Parkman’s floss tube and it’s a complete game changer. I love searching to see how other stitchers do theirs. Thanks for your video.
This was the best demo of the pin stitch because you had the camera very close so I could really see. Thanks so much. Big help to me.
You're very welcome. I am happy that you found it useful! ❤
This was totally the best tutorial on the pin stitch I’ve seen. I thank you so much!
You are very welcome! I am happy that you found is so helpful!
Happy Stitching!!!
Amazing!!!! I’ve tried to watch tutorials for this before, and this is the first time I’ve understood it so clearly, and I really appreciate you taking them time to share this with us! Thank you, Lorrie! 😇
Thanks Meline! You are very welcome! ❤
Thanks for a great tutorial! I’m stitching for 30+ years now, and I learned something new!
We're never at a point where we can't benefit from learning something new, are we? I get excited when I do.
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Love the pin stitch. thank you so much from another oc person. The back looks beautiful. I'm 75 years old and love to learn new, and better ways of stitching. started embroidery when I was 4 years old and loving it ever since. I was taught by my grandma. Thank you again, great video.
I am so happy that you found it helpful. Like you, I always enjoy learning new ways to improve my stitching.
Have a wonderful week!
I just found this and it is by far the best explanation. Thank you for taking the time to share this!
Thank you! I am happy that you found it helpful.
OMgoodness you have just changed he way I’m going to be stitching- and I’m in my late 60’s; just getting back to this after many years away from it. ;)!! Thank you!!!
You are very welcome! I am so happy that you found the tutorial helpful! ❤️
I just loved this instruction of this stitch. I am in my 60’s and just discovered it. Thanks for such a clear description.
You are very welcome. I am so glad that you found it helpful.
This is so clear I did a diagram while you were talking. This is the first one I've seen on linen. Thank you.
I am happy that you found it clear and helpful! Have a lovely week, and Happy Stitching!
What a great tutorial! I'm using the pin stitch while working 2x2 on 28 ct....cause I'm old and like to see what I'm stitching! You're so right...we are never too old to learn something new. I'm loving not having to flip my scroll frame all the time. This is a game changer for me. Thanks much!
You're so welcome Kathy! Have fun with it! ❤
Beautiful work! I’m 67 and just now learning about a pin stitch. I’ll be using it from now on, for sure. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. Great instructions! ❤️❤️
Hi Deena! I am happy that you found the tutorial useful. No matter how old we are, it's always fun to learn something new. ♥️
Happy Stitching!
Thank you for this thorough video. Most show how to start but not how to end. Your back is beautiful and you should be proud. I will be stitching like this going forward.
I learned the pin stitch a few months ago, watched this as a refresher. A bit different than the one I first watch, but basically the same. I'm 61, and yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks. Never heard of the pin stitch or the loop method until recently and I love them both.
Once I learned, it changed the way that I stitch. I use it in mode every project now.
I have really gotten into counted cross stitch over the past year, but I’ve stitched on and off for longer than I care to admit! The back of my work has always bothered me and with your help, the back is looking BEAUTIFUL!! So a HUGE THANK YOU!!! 😊😊😊
Great tutorial Lorrie !! The pin stitch is such a time saver and the back of your piece is just as beautiful as the front!! ❤️❤️👍🏼
Thanks Carolyn! It has certainly improved my stitching.
Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial.
At 76 I am just starting cross stitch and love it.
I watch videos everyday to answer questions about tips/ techniques.
This is wonderful because other starts and stops with a single thread just makes a messy back.
Since I like the fine detail of a single thread this is now my way to start and stop!
That’s great! I am happy that you found the tutorial helpful. ❤️
Great tutorial! Thank you so much, I've been trying to find a good tutorial on how to end with a pin stitch and yours is the best I've found!
Glad it was helpful! ❤️
Wonderful!! I've stitched for YEARS and I've just heard of this...great tutorial...and totally agree with you about learning new tricks. Thank you!
Thank you!!! I’ve been stitching consistently for over 40 years and have always shied away from pieces that have single stitches. As always you have sent me shopping. Now I’m on a new search. Lol!!!
What have I sent you to the store for this time? Snowflake patterns? Or something else? 😁
Mischievous Stitches I have loads of Christmas ornaments waiting. Now I have to get them kitted up and done. If that stitch was ever explained in my presence before, I must have been in hiding behind a door...
Oh boy, you just opened up a whole new world for me and as I'm watching you I'm thinking that I can't wait to try this pin stitch out! Thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you. I have seen other demonstrations, yours is very detailed and easy to follow. We have to share what we know with others! Thanks for sharing your time with me.
You're welcome! I agree with your statement. We must share with each other. Between all of us stitcher, we have a wealth of knowledge to share and learn from. ❤
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is the best tutorial out there on the pin stitch. What a game changer. I appreciate this so very much ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I am so happy to know that you found the tutorial so very helpful. Happy Stitching! ❤️
I have never heard of using a pin stitch, but I learned something new and I'm going to practice using it. Thank you!
Wow! Just discovered this video and blown away by the Pin Stitch! Awesome! Thanks!
Thank you! I hope that you found it useful, and will give the pin. stitch a try.
This is the best tutorial on the pin stitch. Thank You!
I am happy that you have found it useful. Happy Stitching!
My Great Aunt Teeny would approve! She taught me neat backs count. I’m 76 and she taught me the fundamentals of embroidery starting at about 7 or 8 years of age. I have only been stitching on linen a few years and I have some pieces she did 70 or 80 years ago that are lovely.
I can honestly say this is the BEST pin stitch video in our community. Natasha did show me how to start (she was a good teacher...THANK YOU NATASHA...Stitcherella 27), but NOW I am going to put this to use because I can play this EXCELLENT video over and over till I get it. You have really made this crystal clear!! A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!! HAPPY STITCHING TODAY AND EVERYDAY!!
You are so welcome! I am glad that you were able to follow my ramblings enough to put it to use in your stitching. Enjoy! ❤
Great to see a tutorial by a left-handed stitcher! I've been stitching over 40 years and this is something new to me. I'll definitely give it a go on those solitary starry stitches in the sky. By the way, i'm a floss-licker and bees waxer too! I currently put a good ole knot in the end of my thread and then end it by turning my stitching over (stitch in hand mostly) and running the thread under some existing stitches. I find this easy to find the end when I have to frog. I nearly always 'unstitch' when frogging, using a blunt needle to do so. It has got to be a very serious frog if I have to resort to the seam-ripper! I use scissors that you buy for cutting infants nails with - they are very small and have rounded ends. Thank you Lori for a super tutorial.
Sounds like we have several things in common. I too use a seam ripper only for serious frogging. I stitch in had too when I am working on 36ct and above. 40ct is too dense to stitch in hand, in my opinion. Have a great week! ❤
OMG. Just watched this video. Ive heard it mentioned but haven’t tried it till now. Game changer. Thank you.
You are very welcome!
Wow! Your stitching is gorgeous. This is what I’m striving for, thank you so much for the tutorial. I can hardly wait to try the pin stitch. I have no doubt that I’m going to like using it. Love this sampler as well. Thank you again.
You are so welcome!
You are so welcome!
You are so welcome!
This is great. I just learned the pin stitch this year after many years. I learned from a video to do mine from the bottom or side, but doing it as the first leg stitch is great! Thanks for a clear tutorial!
Thank you for the instructions on the pin stitch. Heard of it but you made it very clear...thanks again!
Wow! I really appreciate you teaching this old dog a new trick! The pin stitch will definitely make my backs look better and much less flipping my frame over and over. I do use the loop method to start as I can do that from the front as well. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial.
Thank you for sharing the pin stitch. Very clear and easy to see.
You're welcome! I enjoyed doing it!
I had been starting with the pin stitch, but didn’t know how to finish with it. Thanks so much Laurie!😊✂️😊
You're very welcome! Enjoy!
Excellent tutorial! TFS and your stitching is beautiful!
Thank you so much! I am happy that you enjoyed it. ❤️
Ok, just spent the afternoon and evening using the pin stitch on Liberty Lane. I love not having to flip my frame over. Thanks a bunch. I knew how to start but not end it. Thank you!
I am so happy to hear that you are putting the stitch to work for you. Not flipping that frame is definitely a time saver. Happy Stitching!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I had learned the pin Stitch to start, but now to use it to finish....COOL! 😊❤️
You're welcome! I am so happy that you find it helpful!
Thank you so much! I’ve started with a pin stitch but didn’t know how to end one. This is a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing and explaining so clearly. Love all your videos.
Thank you so much Cheryl! I am so happy that you do found it useful.
Happy Stitching!
Thanks, Laurie! Your instructions are great. I never could understand the pin stitch until your video. The back of your fabric looks as good as the front! I can’t wait to do this on my own pattern.
You're welcome Sharon! I am happy that you found the tutorial helpful, and that you will be putting it to good use.
Happy Stitching!
Another great video! I have heard of the pin stitch...but I had no idea what it looked like. I appreciate you sharing. Thanks so much!
Love it! thanks for showing the back. So nice and uncluttered. I agree, very satisfying!
Thank you! I am happy that you enjoyed this video. ❤️
Oh my goodness! Recently took up cross stitch after many, many years and found your videos - cannot thank you enough for your generosity in putting these videos on youtube! This pin stitch start/finish is totally awesome and, to copy many other comments, an absolute game changer! Just, WOW! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💖
(And, by the way, I cannot believe some people would actually criticise your videos! I mean, what the actual?! I hope you ignore them and enjoy all your positive comments!)
Hi Julia! Welcome back to cross stitch! I hope that you put the pin stitch to good use on a new project. Happy Stitching! ❤️
Thank you, this is the clearest explanation/demonstration that I’ve seen. I actually feel like I can try this.
I am so happy that you found the tutorial clear and helpful. Most importantly, I am happy that you now feel that you can give the pin stitch a try. You can do it!
Thank you so much for sharing your pin stitch start and stop with us. I am definitely going to be giving it a try to see how it works. I to have been stitching since I was 13 and never heard of this before. I have seen several videos, but yours seems to be the easiest. Thanks again 🙂
You're very welcome! I am so happy that you've learned something new and that you're open to giving it a try. Happy Stitching!
Thanks, Lorrie. Very helpful. I worked along with you and it seems lovely. Never too old to make our stitching habits better!
You're very welcome! You are right! We should always keep ourselves open to learning something to make our stitching easier. ❤
This was so helpful Lorrie! Thank you! The way I learned the pin stitch was starting with the tail on the back...this looks like a game changer! And ending with it? Perfection. I'm really looking forward to incorporating this into my stitching. Thank you!!!
You're welcome. I am so glad that you found it helpful. ❤
I used to use that and for some reason I stopped. Thank you for reminding me of how neat and easy it makes stitching. I’ll definitely go back to doing it that way. Happy stitching 😊
Hi Lorna! I am happy that I have brought it back to your attention. I hope that you will use it again soon. I look forward to seeing your next video. Hugs! ❤
Thank you for showing this. Will give it a try. Your piece is so pretty.
Thank you Paulette. ❤️
Beautiful‼️ Thank you for sharing‼️ The back of your cross stitching looks so neat‼️ Very well explained ‼️
You're very welcome!
I love this! Thank you for posting this tutorial.... I can't wait to try it.
I've been using the pin stitch for a couple of years, but I've never tried starting and stopping on the front of the fabric. Now I'm going to give that a try. Your stitches look amazing. Thanks for the demo!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! I hope that you enjoy working the stitches this way. ❤
This is amazing & thanks so much. I had a friend teach me to cross stitch. Now I find out that she didn't know everything.....LOL. But so thankful she taught me what she did. You have taught me well. My backs look so much better. Floss tube is the best thing I have found in years. I'm almost done a beach scene for my daughter & can't wait to finish it. Took me years to restart cross stitch again but with all the enablers on Floss tube probably will be staying with it this time. Thanks so much for all you do!!
I think we all have gaps in our knowledge so that we must make friends, learn from them, and fill in those gaps. I am so glad that you enjoyed the video, and learned something new. ❤
Thank you Laurie. I really appreciate it. I have doing the pin or loop stitch to start but now I know how to end it. Thanks again.
You are very welcome! I am happy that you found the tutorial useful. Happy Stitching!
Hello Laurie. I found your channel just when I needed it. I love the way your back looks and that is what I am striving for. The pin stitches will help me achieve my goal. Your instructions were easy and clear to understand. Thank you so much for doing this.
You are very welcome! I am happy that you found it helpful! Happy Stitching!
Excellent tutorial! So happy to see how you end with a pin stitch and will be trying that immediately 😊
Thanks! It makes me happy to know that you will be putting it to good use!
This video is so Amazing!!! You explained the pin stitch so well from start to end! I finally get it! I’m putting this technique to use tomorrow!🥰
That’s great! Let me know how it goes for you. If you have any questions, please ask. ❤️
Holy smokes! I love you, Laurie! Thank you, thank you it’s a game changer. Wow!
❤️❤️❤️ You are so very welcome!
Super thrilled that you shared this. I have started with the pin stitch, but not ended with one. I am currently working on a piece that I will give this ago. Thank you for sharing!
Great! I am happy that you plan to give it a try. Let me know how it goes. ❤
Thank you for the tutorial. I have used the pin stitch to start but didn't know how to end with one. This is awesome!
You're welcome! I am so happy that you will be giving it a try in your own stitching. Have fun! ❤
I have never used the pin stitch to end my thread. Thank you for doing a very good video on how to use this stitch so well. Also, I only used the vertical to start a thread. Now I will use the leg of the cross to start my thread. Thanks so much. 👵 Linda
I am so happy that I was able to introduce you to a new way to use the pin stitch. Let me know how it goes! Happy Stitching!
Thank you for the tutorial!! I’ve been stitching for almost 40 years and this is a new trick for me!!! Yay!
Your work is beautiful. Thanks for the tutorial. I had watched a different tutorial on this and they started with the pin stitch going horizontally through the middle but I like it going diagonally as you show it. Thank you again!
You are very welcome! Learning this stitch was such a game changer for me.
Enjoy! ❤
I have used the pin stitch to start, but never understood how to end. Thank you so much for a very clear demonstration❣️
Happy stitching 🌻
Your welcome! I am happy to know that you are going to put it to use. ❤
Thanks for such a great tutorial on the pin stitch, I'm using it now and love it. Glad I found this video!!
You are very welcome! I am happy that you enjoyed the tutorial!
This is a great tutorial! Thank you so much for teaching this old dog a new trick! 😁
I am so happy that you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! You taught me a new trick! Now I only have to find a way for 1 over 1 and I‘m all set... Happy Stitching, Dunja
If you figure that one out, you'll have to teach me. 😁
I think you’ve found your calling! Wonderful tutorial. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you.
That is such a sweet thing to say. Thank you!
Hi, Lorrie! I’m so happy to say that I FINALLY understand how to end with a pin stitch after watching your tutorial! I had learned how to start with one, but was clueless on ending them, until today, thanks to you! 😊 I still want to practice a bit more, but you have come to my rescue with your clear instructions, and I sure do thank you 🙏!
Hugs and good stitching! 💙
Meline
This makes me happy! I am glad that I gave instructions that you were able to follow along with.
Happy Stitching!
WOW! Your back looks splendiferous! VERY clean!
Thank you so much!! I have started using this pin stitch to end my threads now and occasionally using it to start. Most times I use the loop start because I primarily use 2 threads on either 32ct or 28ct. But when I have a length of thread left, I have used your pin stitch to start! And you’re right, I seem to be a bit faster! This is great!
I am so happy to hear that you are using the pin stitch and having a great time doing so. I had several questions In the comments about using it with two strands, and you've answered those questions with this comment. Thanks!
Yes! I love the pin stitch! The video I saw also mentioned to try to pierce the floss as you start. So the first two times you go down the center hole, try to pierce that tiny tail piece you are going to cut off. This helps anchor it a bit and keeps it from pulling out as you gently tug. This is an excellent tutorial, and your stitching is beautiful!
I try to pierce mine, but am unable to tell whether or not they have been pierced. Did the video that you watched address that? If so, I would love to see it!
Mischievous Stitches did you see Nicola Parkman of Hands Across the Sea Samplers flosstube #03 A Tutorial Starting and ending your thread with a pin stitch? That’s where I learned and she mentions splitting the thread 😊
Kim Goldman sorry, meant to hit the thumbs up! Thanks for sharing another video I can go watch. I love the pin stitch.
Your stitching is gorgeous! Thank you for making this tutorial, it is very helpful and will eliminate a lot of frame flipping. I appreciate you sharing this technique that you learned from Nicola.
I am happy that you enjoyed it. Happy Stitching!
Oh my goodness, your back is amazing! Thanks for the tutorial. I’m trying it tonight. Thanks, Lorrie! 💗
Thanks Ruthie! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video and will be putting the stitch to good use tonight. Have fun!
Thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to try the pin stitch to my work, and keep my projects lovely and clean in the fronts and backs. Thank you, thank you so much!!
Great! I am so happy that you enjoyed it, and plan to apply what you learned to your stitching. ❤
I am just returning to cross stitch after many years. There are so many new patterns and techniques. Thank you for sharing this one. I like my backs to look as neat as my fronts also. As a sewist, I always looked at the inside of something handmade to see if it was neat or not. LOL. Not very nice but a force of habit!! Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad that you enjoyed it! I am happy that I was able to introduce you to something new, and welcome back to cross stitch!
I think I'll give the ending pin stitch a try, but I like the loop stitch start much better than a pin stitch start.
I agree I prefer the loop to start, but my latest project is 1 over 1, so have to use the pin stitch, it is great :)
I agree with you. I prefer the loop for starting, but I need to learn the ending pin stich especially for patterns that have confetti scattered around. The pin stitch will look much neater.
I have been using the diagonal pin stitch to start my threads but I never thought to do it from the front lol! And I read how to end the thread, but I just couldn’t wrap my mind around how to do it. Seeing your demo was SO SUPER HELPFUL!!!! Thanks for taking the time to show and explain - it was very well done and I am switching away from trailing threads for the rest of my current project - hopefully I will perfect it by the end! Love you 😘 xoxo, Jen
Your current project will be perfect no matter what! ❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
I use it any time my thread is cut and i can’t do the loop knot. Yay! Love it! And for those single stitches in the middle of nowhere.
This was the best pin stitch tutorial I've seen! Thanks so much!
You're welcome. I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to show this, have seen various videos and think I will dive in!
I am glad that you found it helpful, and am excited that you will be giving it a try for yourself. Happy Stitching!
Great tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to do it. I have used Pin Stitch for starting a thread but not ending and now I know how to. 😊
I am so happy that you found the tutorial useful. ❤
I love this video! I’ve watched several videos on pin stitch but they were never close enough to see! Thank you! This has been really nice!! ❤️
Thanks! I am happy that you found it useful. ❤
I’ve always started with a pin stitch but never knew how to end with one. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Great video!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us. Happy stitching.
Thanks Pam! It was my pleasure.
Thanks so much for showing us how to do what works for you! I can’t wait to try it! ❤️
Thanks Rebecca!
This is very helpful! Thanks for filming it!
I am glad that you enjoyed it. The pin stitch has made a huge difference in my stitching.
This changed my way of stitching! Thank you!
Great! I am happy that I could teach you something new that works so well for you. ❤
Great Pin Stitch tutorial. I am going to use your method.
I am so happy that you enjoyed it Cindy! ❤
Wonderful demonstration. It’s starting to make sense to me now!
Thanks Kaye!
Great tutorial, Lori! Very clear and easy to follow! Thanks so much for doing this! Going to try it once I get done with this one over one! Lol.
Thanks Jan! I am happy that you can put this to use. I can't wait to see what piece that you choose to work the pin stitch on. ❤
Excellent...Thanks! I have tried the pin stitch many times, and will try your method soon.
Thanks! Let me know how it goes. ❤
THANK YOU so much for this tutorial. I’ve been trying to figure out how to stitch snowflakes and didn’t know how I was going to anchor the threads. You are an excellent teacher. ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I am happy that you found it helpful.
Great demo on the pin stitch. I finally understand it! Thank you so much!!
Thanks. I use the starting pin stitch but never knew about the ending pin stitch. Will definitely be using it.
Great! I am so glad that you will be putting it to good use. Enjoy it! ❤
OMG so good and a great help to me on my Ronnie Rowe project. Love you Lorrie great video.
The ks you so much for the wonderful comment. I appreciate it, and am glad that you plan to use what learned so soon. ❤
Thank you very much I learned something new today!!! Beautiful beautiful fabulous back