I have never heard of the loop method before this video, and only just started cross stitching in May so this is probably normal. You literally just blew my mind haha. Thank you so much for showing this!!! This changes the game of confetti stitches.
Thank you so much for this very clever loop start tutorial. I had been looking for a front start method, and this just changed my stitching game beautifully!
Thank you for this demonstration. I have using the loop method from the back and look forward to trying this. My overall problem with the loop method, however, is that it causes me to take a LOT more time threading my needles as once I cut the thread, I have two strands again. Any thoughts, stitchers?
I totally understand what you are saying with the leftover bits of floss. My technique isn't the most popular but I'll share anyway. I take the two pieces and tie the tiniest knot possible and then use as I normally would with the loop method. Snipping the little ends after I have made the first stitch. I hope this helps. Suzette
I always love your videos! This was helpful to me about going back down in the original hole, I didn't get that about doing the loop from the front. Now I can see I'll love the loop starts.
Suzette. I do use the loop method all the time, but start by coming up from the back; thought you were using a different method. I like your version of working it from the top, don't have to turn over. thanks for showing.
Thank you! I had heard about this stitch a short time ago & was wondering how it was done. I'm going to try this, thank you for taking the time to give a good step by step on how to do this starting stitch. :)
Hi Barb, thanks for visiting! I thought I'd have them up on my Facebook page by now. Tried to load the photo's today with no luck. My son is coming round this weekend to help sort the problem. Thanks for being so patient. Happy Stitching! PS I've put a link to the FB page in the description box.
im so confused. so after you do this the thread isnt looped around the needle it's just placed through it so how do you keep from accidently pulling the needle off the string??
I use another method, when I stitch with solid flosses: I double the length of the thread cut, then insert only one end into the eye of the needle, stitch the needle in the center of the cross and let it out of the starting point. In this way a loop of the width of a half cross is formed. I draw the two heads and insert both threads into the eye, and complete the half cross, and then complete the cross stitch in the other direction. Thus, the wire is fixed and the hook is not visible because it remains covered by the second wire. This method works only if you work 2 on 2 with solid flosses.
Hi Lynn, thanks for visiting my channel! I do sometimes use the loop method with fancy floss if it's not heavily variegated. It really just depends on what final look I'm wanting to achieve. Hope this helps. Suzette x
Hi Kory, thanks for visiting my channel. Either way works, I just like the top side method as I don't have to turn my work over as often. Happy stitching, Suzette x
Thank you so much for this video, I had seen other videos explaining this but couldn't quite grasp it until I found yours. ❤
I have never heard of the loop method before this video, and only just started cross stitching in May so this is probably normal. You literally just blew my mind haha. Thank you so much for showing this!!! This changes the game of confetti stitches.
So happy that my video was helpful to you! It does make confetti stitching so much better. Happy Stitching, Suzette x
Suzette, this is a game changer!
Thank you so much for this very clever loop start tutorial. I had been looking for a front start method, and this just changed my stitching game beautifully!
How wonderful!! Thank you so very much for sharing this technique. You have such a sweet spirit.
Thank you for this demonstration. I have using the loop method from the back and look forward to trying this. My overall problem with the loop method, however, is that it causes me to take a LOT more time threading my needles as once I cut the thread, I have two strands again. Any thoughts, stitchers?
I totally understand what you are saying with the leftover bits of floss. My technique isn't the most popular but I'll share anyway. I take the two pieces and tie the tiniest knot possible and then use as I normally would with the loop method. Snipping the little ends after I have made the first stitch. I hope this helps. Suzette
@@primitivestitcher385 Thank you! Very sweet of you to respond!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you . It is the easiest explanation I have seen!!
Thanks for the demo. I always learn something when I watch your videos!
I always love your videos! This was helpful to me about going back down in the original hole, I didn't get that about doing the loop from the front. Now I can see I'll love the loop starts.
Suzette. I do use the loop method all the time, but start by coming up from the back; thought you were using a different method. I like your version of working it from the top, don't have to turn over. thanks for showing.
Thank you! I had heard about this stitch a short time ago & was wondering how it was done. I'm going to try this, thank you for taking the time to give a good step by step on how to do this starting stitch. :)
I would love to buy two of your stitching journals!
Hi Barb, thanks for visiting! I thought I'd have them up on my Facebook page by now. Tried to load the photo's today with no luck. My son is coming round this weekend to help sort the problem. Thanks for being so patient. Happy Stitching! PS I've put a link to the FB page in the description box.
The link is in the description box of my latest video.
Thank you have a great stitching day.
thx so much for taking the time to share this method!!!
I’m going to give it a try!
Hmm. I'm going to have to try this! Great tutorial ☺
Yippee, love this technique! Thank you!
im so confused. so after you do this the thread isnt looped around the needle it's just placed through it so how do you keep from accidently pulling the needle off the string??
I’ve been curious about that, so thank you for the demo!
I use another method, when I stitch with solid flosses:
I double the length of the thread cut, then insert only one end into the eye of the needle, stitch the needle in the center of the cross and let it out of the starting point. In this way a loop of the width of a half cross is formed. I draw the two heads and insert both threads into the eye, and complete the half cross, and then complete the cross stitch in the other direction.
Thus, the wire is fixed and the hook is not visible because it remains covered by the second wire.
This method works only if you work 2 on 2 with solid flosses.
Thank you for sharing this very interesting way of beginning your floss. I'm going to try to follow your directions to see if I can do it.
Thanks for the video. Do you use this method for fancy floss?
Hi Lynn, thanks for visiting my channel! I do sometimes use the loop method with fancy floss if it's not heavily variegated. It really just depends on what final look I'm wanting to achieve. Hope this helps. Suzette x
I do a loop start, but I come up from the back , and put my needle through the loop on the back of the fabric
Hi Kory, thanks for visiting my channel. Either way works, I just like the top side method as I don't have to turn my work over as often. Happy stitching, Suzette x
I like using the loop method. Do you use it for fancy loss as well? Do you still get the variegated look? Thank you.
Very helpful