FlossTube #11 / Long-armed Cross Tutorial . Two holiday designs . And more!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- This week, I share a free Thanksgiving design, tell about a Christmas stitch-along, demonstrate the long-armed cross stitch, and talk about how much cross stitch has evolved in the last 40 years!
"Hearts Come Home at Christmas" is the stitch-along design. It's available in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/JeanFarish
The Facebook stitch-along page is
/ jfnsal
"Give Thanks" is the FREE fruit basket motif from the Jane Hattersley Sampler and it's available on my blog: www.jeanfarishneedleworks.com
I promised to share the Hannah's Butter Cookie recipe again, so here it is!
Hannah's Butter Cookies
1 pound butter (softened)
5 cups sifted flour
6 egg yolks
2 t. vanilla
½ t. salt
1 ⅓ c. granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F)
Cream together butter and sugar.
Add salt, vanilla, and egg yolks.
Gradually mix in flour.
Use a cookie press to shape cookies. Optional: sprinkle with colored sugars or sprinkles.
Bake for 6 - 8 minutes just until lightly browned on the bottom.
I split the dough into 3 parts, leaving one as is and adding food coloring to the other two ... one red (to make a pink dough) and one green. I use the cookie press to make spritzes, wreaths, trees, poinsettias, etc. 
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I love that your FlossTube focuses on technique -- I have learned so much already! While WIP parades are nice, that's not all I want to see. Thank you for what you bring to the stitching community.
You are so welcome!
instablaster...
Thank you so much for everything you do for all stitchers Jean! I love all your wonderful videos 🥰
Glad you like them!
5/12/24 a Mother's Day thank you! You facilitated my being able to understand and stitch LONG ARMED cross stitch today. I struggled with O'steen's book , Proper Stitch last night which was disastrous for me. Watching and listening to your video today made great sense. Now I can move forward stitching on my linen project with Long Arm instead of doing a cross stitch for the border which is not the preferred stitch for my project. YAY!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for everything! 💝
You are so welcome!
Love the Melbourne sampler. Back in the 80’s I took a class in drawn work, making a hand towel. It was rather simple, but enjoyable for a beginner. We pulled the threads and used them to hem the sides of the towel. I just found the towel and would like to finish what I started so long ago. I agree, it’s better to purchase from the local (and rare) private establishments. Your videos are most helpful…so much has changed since the early 80’s, when I started counted cross stitch, after learning needlepoint. It was much less expensive than the hand painted needlepoint canvases and hanks of wool, at the time. But, life happens, and I got busy with nursing school, etc. However, I always, retained my appreciation for beautiful vintage linens and handwork. Thank you once again for your help and dedication.
Thank you so much for the time you take on these floss tube videos. I always learn from you.
You are so welcome!
Getting from one motif to the other was very difficult for me when I first used linen. I had to tear out a vase 4 times. I’d love to see your steps!
I'll do my best to go step-by-step in the SAL.
Thank you so much, each episode I feel makes me a better stiticher
That's great!
Living in the vast wasteland of no LNS in Georgia, I am having serious withdrawal from not being able to look, touch, choose various colored linen in any size. Sometimes I get lucky when ordering online and sometimes I don't. It's a shot in the dark. Covid prevents traveling, so right now I'm ordering online and enjoying it less. Doesn't stop me though. Hee, hee.
Unless a pattern has a very specific design, I usually cut a length of varigated fiber and use the loop method, folding the fiber in half. Then I stitch completing each stitch one at a time. That way there is subtle varigation. If I stitch all the stitches one way and then come back over the top finishing the cross, then you don't get a lot of varigation at all. Each way has it's own advantages.
Thanks SO MUCH for the stitch instructions. I am saving your videos in a separate playlist, so I can go back and do them. In the 80s and 90s designers like Just Nan and Dawn Lewis, Sweetheart Designs had lots of patterns with fancy stitches and good instructions. Alas, I do not have any Dawn Lewis or Sweetheart designs, but I do have a couple of Just Nan samplers left.
Take care, be well, looking forward to next week's video.
We're all struggling in one way or another ... finding ways to cope and go forward!
When I saw you on RUclips I did a little happy dance! I stitched one your prices years ago and loved it.So glad to see you again!!!🍁❤️
Wonderful!
I love your channel Jean!! Thank you SO much for teaching me all about needlework.....there's so much to learn and I want to learn it all!
💠💜💠
You are so welcome!
Plan to participate in the SAL. Sampler is downloaded and printed. Will gather floss and fabric tomorrow.
I really enjoy your floss tubes because I want to improve my work.
Wonderful! Thanks for watching!
As a new stitcher and no LNS, I cannot tell you how many pieces of fabric I have ordered online only to find out I do not like stitching on it. Very expensive way to find what works for me. Purchasing floss is the same way. Excited to watch next weeks video on variegated floss. The long arm cross stitch looks like it is really fun to stitch and I love the look it gives. Thank you for the free chart. Your blog is a wealth of inspiration and information. I cannot wait for the Christmas SAL and videos . Such a lovely design!
Thanks for the compliments. I love what I do! And thanks for watching!!
Wake up on Saturday and before I get out of bed I relax and watch your video. Sets me up for stitching for the day. Always learn something new.
Love that!
I had just mentioned to a friend that I wanted to try a small sampler! The Christmas SAL I think would be a perfect way to start. Thank you also for the free Thanksgiving design.
Sounds great! I'm looking forward to the SAL.
I enjoy watching and learning new techniques. Thank you! I’m dipping my toe back into cross stitch after many years away. I’ve just started a project on Aida to ease my way in. Your designs are so classic and beautiful. I hope to feel confident enough to try one soon!
Welcome to my FlossTube channel!
Thank you so much for all the information you share with us. After your last video I have been drawn to white work and have thread and fabric ordered. Hope to purchase one of your patterns/ tutorials when my supplies get here.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for these tutorials! I can’t wait to purchase the Hearts Come Home for Christmas pdf. I looked in the store but it wasn’t there yet.
I found the glitch and fixed it. You should be good to go now!
love this project
I think it's going to be fun!
02:53 Thank you! My experience with stitching in the round was a challenge for me, so, thank you! Stitching a round is just as touchy as Hardanger stitching with a button hole edge. There is no room for errors. Mistakes are blaringly obvious!
I have been stitching, designing & teaching needlework for over 20 years. I finally found a way to make my stitching in the round patterns fool proof. Love ypur designs!
Thanks!
Jean, as a stitcher since the nineties, it’s wonderful to see beginner stitchers enjoying your videos. You have ignited a desire and excitement to learn the basics. Even a old dog can learn new tricks. Thank you
Oh thank you!
Thank you for sharing your talents and knowledge. I don't know anyone that does cross stitch let alone drawn and pulled work. Having a book is not the same as seeing it done. RUclips has allowed those of us to have a virtual friend somewhere else to follow along. My grandma taught me to quilt 30 years ago, but her idea were as utility not decorative, practical and get it done so it can be used.😊 I like both. I do the same in my knitting now too.
You are so welcome!
I thank you so very much for your suggestions and instructions for those of us that have never had the opportunity to take a class or do not have a local needlework shop. I have just purchased the SAL design and look forward to learning step-by-step. I wonder if you would consider doing the same with Lady Catherine’s garden. I would love to stitch it, but need your guidance. Again, thank you. I can hardly wait for each floss tube. 💕
The Lady Catherine's Garden chart comes with nine instructional videos ... three hours worth of assistance so that you can stitch at your own pace. Access to those videos is included in the chart price.
Thank you so much for your wealth of information. I so much enjoy listening and learning from you each week while I'm stitching. 💓
You are so welcome!
I am so excited to sew along with you! Thank you for your generosity.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the generous gift of your "Give Thanks" fruit basket motif for a limited time - and the butter cookie recipe!
Enjoy!
🤗 Thank you Jean, it’s always a pleasure to spend some time with you! Thank you also for the free chart, I intend to download it and stitch it soon. Take care.
Enjoy the "Give Thanks" chart. Thanks for spending some of your day with me!
Jean, thank you for explaining differences in hardanger, drawn thread vs. pulled thread. I am enjoying your demonstrations of various stitches even though I've done many of them, mostly on my own, I'm honing my stitching skills.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Jean. Your instruction is always a blessing. I look forward to your next floss tube. I do hope you have a safe and blessed week.🍀
Thank you! You too!
Well, dang! I've been pronouncing hardanger wrong for many years! Thanks for another excellent video, Jean!
As I was saying it, I was hoping I was pronouncing it correctly!
Love the Christmas stitch!
It's going to be fun!
Thank you so much for your tutorial on the long stitch.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! Awesome tutorial. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Jean thank you for your videos. I started cross stitch in the 80's then with young children put it away. So I'm anxious to learn the new stuff that is out.
You are not alone in returning to cross stitch when you have some time to spare. Welcome back!
I love learning new stitches from you. Thank you for the free pattern AND the butter cookie recipe!
You are so welcome!
Looking forward to the sal, thank you so much for your time to teach us!!
You bet!
Yay I’m so excited to hear about beginner specialty stitch projects. I’d love to learn but I’m fully self taught so it can be intimidating to try and correctly interpret as well as implement a more advanced technique on my own. I’d love if the specialty stitch pattern was still predominantly just full cross stitching so my project would still be nice to have even if some of my specialty stitches were obviously amateurish or showed my progress.
Thanks for your comments. It's good to know what beginner stitchers are seeking. And thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your descriptions of white work. Thanks for the explanations.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
I'm happy to be able to help!
Oh I cannot wait....this sounds like fun and helpful for sure!!
I'm excited, too!
Finally found them at an Etsy shop. I don't have a local shop and wherever I looked those two colors were sold out. Lots of us are really looking forward to this SAL.
I know! I am so surprised!! I never expected this level of interest.
I am enjoying your videos/podcasts so much! I'm also learning so many new things and I love that. I will likely never do pulled or drawn threadwork but I am still enjoying watching you do it and learning about it. Also, thanks for that cookie recipe. I'm adding this to my Christmas repetoire 💙
You are so welcome!
thank you so much for the give thanks...it is lovely and so much appreciated
You are so welcome
I made a. One to purchase the Christmas pattern. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
You are so welcome!
Very excited to do this, purchased and ready to do my very first sal😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Going to join your Christmas SAL. I’ve been stitching a long time... but you improve my work with every video. Thanks for sharing!
Yay, thank you!
I am so excited! I was lookin for a round pattern and also a birthday start. This ticked off both boxes as my birthday is the 14th. I have ordered the pattern and am in the process of pulling the thread. Thank you for your generosity is sharing the free pattern.
Happy birthday! The SAL will be a nice celebration!!
The first time I ever used linen was in the early 90s; everything was Aida before that. The linen was for an early American sampler that I had found in a magazine. I can't remember where I bought the linen, but that must have been raw linen because I remember how brown it was. We've come a long way. Lol I need to find that sampler. It must be packed away somewhere. 🤔
Once again thank you for the stitch lessons. I find them fascinating.
Thanks for sharing!
I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. I have downloaded the free pattern and purchased the Christmas sampler. I’m looking forward to the stitch along.
Glad you like them!
I live in Poland, even though cross stitch is quite popular here most people stitch on AIDAs, there is little linens to choose from (evenweaves by zweigarts only appeared recently and it is a limited selection of them in only a few places). When it comes to floss we only have DMC and polish brand Ariana, no silks, no hand died, no other pretty things. I am really envious that you have so much interesting flosses and fabrics to access. I also mostly can stitch patterns that are in the pdf form, because shipping to Poland takes forever is expensive. Luckily now it is possible to order over the internet so once in a while I splurge into buying flosses from abroad. but I wish I could visit a needle shop and pick them there. I hope that maybe in some years the situation here will change, because I would love to have access to more flosses here.
Very few of the supplies we use are made in the USA and yet we have access to wonderful fabrics and threads from around the world. I hope that you will get your wish and will be able to shop where there are more choices!
Ordered and downloaded pattern. Will be shopping for my threads on Monday. So looking forward to this. As a new aa stitcher will be so nice to have all the steps explained and the reason for doing them.
Hope you enjoy it! I'll do my best to anticipate questions and stumbling blocks.
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Have everything and ready to go.
Thank you for sharing your recipe as well as your knowledge of needlework with us. I’m so grateful to you for doing this for those of us who cannot attend your cruises. I’m hoping to do the stitch along with you and I’m wanting to try the Cosmos floss. I need to order it online because I don’t have a LNS close by. I love seeing your videos and I mostly enjoy seeing you stitch in hand. I want to learn how to do that.
Wonderful! The SAL will be fun!
Just found your channel. Absolutely loved the historical insight into the cross stitch fabrics and floss. It’s always interesting to learn about these things as being from another part of the world, we have very different experiences. Also loved the long legged stitch. Will definitely use it for borders and in sewing. (I hand sew my projects at the moment, so always on a look out for new types of stitches.) thank you for sharing and see you next time!
Welcome aboard!
I bought "America" as a PDF, picked up my copy - will slowly started knitting it up! Look forward to stitching it!
It's a knitting pattern, not cross stitch? I'm confused. 🤣
Teri: I think she means "kitting it up" as in getting the supplies together.
Rhonda: I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
What a lovely Christmas design :). And I give thanks for the freebie you shared with us. I enjoyed the tutorial too and I look forward to a pulled thread beginner design. I always look forward to your videos :)
Thanks so much 😊
I am looking forward to the Christmas SAL! Such a beautiful design, thank you! I understand completely about what you are saying about cross stitch supplies. I moved from an area where everything was available, linen to overdyed threads, to an area where only DMC and prepackaged fabrics are available. Guess I went in the opposite direction from you!
It's a treasure to live near a good cross stitch shop!
I do want to thank you for the free chart and also say that I just purchased the Hearts Come Home pattern and am looking forward to the SAL!
Wonderful! I'm looking forward to it, too!
Love your instructional videos, I always learn so much. Just had to let you know I was in a thrift store near my home ( Lowell, Michigan ) and found
your pattern America, Land That We Love. I was so happy to pick it up and the price was right too. 25 cents. Ha Ha what a bargain. Not sure when I will
stitch it or just use some of the motifs for other things, but it sure is a sweet chart to have. Happy Stitching and I look forward to your next video.
That is awesome!
Loved this week's episode. I especially enjoy how you empower your viewers. Whether it be with knowledge or encouragement. It's so refreshing in today's world. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Thanks
Thanks for another fantastic video! Purchased the PDF and gathering other supplies for the SAL. Can’t wait! Gail
Wonderful!
I would love to do the white work pattern you showed. It is very soft and pretty,
Thank you again for your wonderful video. I enjoy learning the different stitches you are demonstrating each week. Also, thank you for the "Give Thanks" chart. The Christmas sampler chart is beautiful. Looking forward to the #jfnsal. I will plan to try Hannah's Butter Cookie recipe. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week. Happy Stitching!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the great information....amazing inspiration for your free chart....and I did go in for your SAL, it looks amazing...
Wonderful!
So excited!!! Just purchased the pattern from you for the SAL. Didn’t see a thread count suggestion on the pattern but I may have missed it.
Can’t wait to stitch it with you and learn all the proper ways to stitch. I’m going to try stitching in hand and your method. I hope you show how you hold your fabric in your hands while you stitch this one. I wouldn’t have done a circle without your videos available.
Also, tried to find your Facebook group but couldn’t find it. I use an app so maybe it isn’t populated in it yet if you just created the group.
Here's a link to the Facebook group; it's been in existence for a few years so who knows where the glitch is?!
facebook.com/groups/jfnsal
Hearts Come Home can be stitched on any count fabric. I like the 28-30-32 range because I like the coverage I get with two strands of floss. I stitch "over two."
Thank you for the explanation of pulled threads and drawn threads. One more technique I understand. Also the demo lf the long stitch was excellent. I'm goomg to replace ceoss stitches in my borders with this. When you do another stitch demo, would you add the demo on french knots vs colonial knots. Thank you.
The French knot and colonial knot are both on my "to do"list!
I'm looking forward to your Christmas stitch along, especially the round border. But there must have been a run on your shop! (Not that I'd be suprised ;) )because I cant see it there - just wanted to let you know. Really enjoying your tutorials, thank you :)
Found it! And purchased it :) Spending the afternoon purchasing the goodies that I need to be up to speed for the first lesson. I might even try stitching on linen for the first time...
I had a glitch ... which as you know has been fixed now. I'll make sure I go over linen basics during the tutorial. Make sure you let me know if you have any questions!
Enjoys your videos-look upon them as lessons for my renewed hobby. My question is “Why do we want to keep the back of projects neat?” Is it for framing purposes?
The effort is not to keep the back neat. The effort is to keep the front looking as beautiful as possible and when we do that, the back will just BE neat. It is the result of best practices on the front.
Thank you for the free design. Excited for the SAL. I have learned so much from your flosstube videos. My stitching is improving. I have a question on how to read and stitch a pattern that has other than full cross stitch ie: 1/2 or 1/4 stitches? I have stayed away from patterns with these types of stitches.
Unless the pattern specifies, a half cross can go either way. I think that most people tend to stitch it like /// because that's how they stitch the first half of their cross stitch and it comes naturally. But really, either way is okay. For quarter stitches, they will lie in the way they are charted ... it all depends on which quadrant of the square the designer designates. I hope this helps!
Yes this is helpful. One more question, How do you read a chart to determine where to stitch the 1/2 or 1/4 xstitch?
I don't know how other designers show half stitches. Quarter stitches are usually a smaller symbol in the corner of the square. Sadly, there is no universal system.
I was unable to find the Hearts Come Home at Christmas chart on your Etsy store?
I found the glitch and fixed it. You should be good to go now!
Thank you
Great video! Is tweeted the same as using blended threads? I'm going to attempt a Teresa Wentzler pattern which has lots of blended threads. I look forward to next weeks video.
I think that "tweeding" and blended threads" are the same ... I know that Teresa's designs are so wonderfully shaded that blending colors is an essential part of her work.
Do you recommend a particular type/brand of linen for beginners? The one project that I tried in linen was so frustrating to me that I gave up on it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom!
Many stitchers find that an "even weave" like Jobelan or Lugana is easier than linen. The thread used for weaving the fabric are more consistent in thickness and there are no slubs. That means it's easier for a new stitcher to focus on stitching "over two" and once that skill is mastered, then linen is easier. Here's a bog post that may help you.
www.jeanfarishneedleworks.com/wordpress/its-time-to-set-the-record-straight/
Is it white work because its white thread? Or white fabric? Can you do it in/on other colors? What is blackwork, redwork etc.? Thank you Jean, I find your videos very informative.
Traditionally, whitework is done with white thread on white fabric. But the techniques can be done in other colors. The important thing is for the thread to match the fabric. Blackwork and redwork are completely different techniques ... it's not as if the "whitework" was done with black or red.
Thank you. I learned another pretty stitch from you today that I would like to use in my pieces.
What areas of a chart/design would be good to substitute the long arm for regular cross stitches?
I use it for simple borders. I have seen it used for things like the shingles on a roof or other places where a touch of texture is welcome.
Thank you for a great lesson in white work. I would love to learn with a simple design before I take the big leap into a big design. I am one of those that cannot find you latest "Hearts Come Home At Christmas" on etsy. I tried using many different searches but still it doesn't come up. Also, the videos that you will be making for the sal of that design, will they be available on youtube as I don't do facebook.
Here's a link to the Hearts Come Home design:
www.etsy.com/listing/211739616/hearts-come-home-at-christmas-pdf?ref=listings_manager_table
I'll post the SAL videos here on my channel page.
It's going to be fun!
I am unable to find your pattern Hearts Come Home for Christmas on the Etsy shop. Is it because I am Canadian?
I found the glitch and fixed it. You should be good to go now!
Same for me. Thanks.
Just ordered. Excited. Will go to Needleworkers Delight and pick up the Cosmo threads.
Are the boys at Needleworkers carrying Cosmo now? If so, that's good news!
Jean Farish Needleworks going there this week. Not finding it in their website. Will call in the morning and will go this week, if so.
The Christmas one wasn't available/couldn't find in your shop. I want to get it.
Also, Give Thanks, couldn't find on your blog/website.
I found the glitch in my Etsy shop and fixed it. You should be good to go now! I didn't find one on my blog so I'm not sure what's going on there. Try this link: www.jeanfarishneedleworks.com
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks thank you
Thanks for another great and informative video. Does DMC have variegated colors for Cosmo #8061and #5012?
I don't know. Look for one to go with the family of reds and one to go with the vine color.
Just bought the pattern for the Christmas stitch-along and was wondering what fabric the model was stitched on?
I don't remember and apparently I did not make note of it ... rare for me! I think it will look good on a wide range of light to pale colors. I am stitching the re-make on Mariner's Map which is a Legacy Linen. It's a very pale tan ... like an old map :)
Jean Farish Needleworks - What count is it?
I purchased the Hearts come home for christmas. My question is can i do on 28ct fabric (Not linen)?
Is this what is called an "even weave" like Jobelan or Lugana? If so, yes!
Another great video, Jean! I did purchase your chart to do the SAL. I just need to get the floss and fabric. I am a beginner and I do not have a LNS near me. I live in NJ and you would think a densely populated state we would have some, but after doing a Google search they range from 36-94 miles away. Many are temporarily closed, permanently closed or have limited hours and appointment needed. (Thank you COVID). My only choice is the big box stores and I'll be limited on fabric choices there, unless I find some online. This will not deter me! I am almost caught up on all your videos. I am so grateful for the free education you're providing us. I have 2 questions. Where would one find cross stitch workshops/classes in person? Is there a large organization like there are for sewing guilds and quilt guilds? Also are you considering doing a live online class? If you were to do one I'd be willing to pay provided it wasn't during my regular work day. :-)
Thanks for your vast knowledge!
Having lived in "Jersey" once upon a time, I understand the distance thing ... especially when a 30mile trip could take 2 hours. But, if you are anywhere near Metuchen, go to Needleworker's Delight! While I'm thinking about it, join the Facebook group called "Stitching Road Trip" where there is a list of shops and you can ask questions about where to shop. (facebook.com/groups/stitchingroadtrip)
There is a large organization called EGA (Embroiderer's Guild of America) with chapters all over (egausa.org)
I've thought about live classes but that's about as far as I have gotten with it. I'm not much help there!
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you! Needleworker's in Metuchen is about 1 1/4 hours drive from me. I hope to visit within next few weeks. It is one on my list. :-)
I am not a Facebook or Instagram person so I cannot join those groups. I was for many years but decided those social media platforms no longer suit my needs.
Thank you for providing info regarding eqausa.org. Nothing is nearby. I will just make do with online for now. I am so new to the art/craft so I'll take what I can get!
Thanks again!
I wanted to comment about the pronunciation of Aida. I, being of your "generation," remember when Aida cloth was pronounced as you say it "I-e-da." Now, it is commonly pronounced "aid-a." I'm wondering if the new stitchers understand that when you pronounce it your way, they don't know what it is because it's commonly called aid-a today. Interestingly, I was listening to Fiber Talk's interview with Eileen Bennett and she also pronunced it i-e-da, most likely because she started stitching in the 70's. I understand there is an Opera called Aida, pronounced I-e-da. Do you know the history of why the fabric is named Aida, however you pronounce it!?
I learned to pronounce it by listening to the people who worked for the Zweigart company. It's been around for a long time. I don't know what the association is between the fabric and the opera. Interesting question!
I wish I had a local shop I have to drive 2 hours...I don't like the JoAnn's here it's limited. Lots of sewing but almost nothing in stitching goodies and NO real wool to knit with. Thank the Lord for Meg Swansen.
I understand. We all need good access to supplies :)
I am so thankful for your channel. I have learned a lot. I just bought the pattern for the SAL and cant wait to stitch along with you.
Wonderful! I'm excited, too!