My grandmother passed away when I was 8, she was from England and had a lovely accent like you. I’ve recently been thinking about starting embroidery and even found my grandmothers threads. This video makes me feel like she’s teaching me ❤️ thank you 🥰
You're voice is great, such easy to understand instructions - very calm and patient - some people talk waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much when they are trying to explain things to people on these videos. I appreciate you do not!
Omg finally a true beginner video. Trying to thread into the needle with the whole twist of thread was about to make me pull my hair out. The 2-3 string method looks sooooo much neater
It's also very reassuring to hear you tell us that you too hope for the best, or can't tell which tail will end up being the right one. Quite often those uncertainties build up quickly for beginners.
I was getting frustrated because I couldn't follow through with the other tutorials I've watched until I saw yours! Thank you for this :) The music and the way you spoke was also very calming.
So you don't tie a knot around the needle's eye? You just have the tail? I just checked out other videos and noticed no one else does. That may be why I'm struggling so much hahaha
This information is most likely no longer needed, but I'll say it for future people who are wondering the same thing, and so basically the thread kinda ends up wrapping around itself so that partly keeps it from slipping and just being aware of it throughout, really, is what keep it there! Hope this helps, and good luck to other beginners!
I know this is an old video so you may not see this and this may be a stupid question (i’m just a beginner) but how do you secure the thread to the needle itself? when i leave it untied/unknotted as you did it tends to slip off completely?
Preston Blank so after i asked this i was just more careful and the thread stopped slipping! after about one or two times putting it through the fabric it creases the thread and keeps it in place, just make sure not to pull the thread too hard!
You just gotta leave it long enough. Also you have to basically hold it with your index finger and thumb as you push thru and grab it on the other side near the needle. It's only during the 1st 1 or two first stitches u have this issue right? So as you pull the thread through, look on the back and when u have say 2 1/2 inches, stop. During the first few stitches, hold that with your left hand hand. You can always fold it over. I'm sry...so hard to explain without showing somebody. Just try to hold it in place till you've pulled the first few stitches thru. Hope that helps.
thank you as a beginner i really need this informations and im reaaaaaaaaaaaly happy that i finally found!! i watched loads of video they said its for beginner but nahhh!!! thank you again :))))))))))
Please tell me what you do with the leftover (usually 4 strands) floss once you pull out 2 or more strands from the 6 strands. How do you store these.? I’ve never seen anyone deal with this problem before. My projects are usually small, so I have all of these bits of floss left over. Please help!!! Thanks so much.
You use those cardboard things she showed you at the beginning. Then, hopefully, you continue embroidery and use up those colors. They sell those cardboard deals at same store you got thread as well as storage containers. Or you can make them yourself out of posterboard, though it would help to have one to trace. See very beginning of video to see what I'm referring to. This prevents tangling & helps you stay organized. Then buy or reuse a container and put them all in there if you dont want to purchase the actual container meant for storing. It really doesnt matter. I dont own one. I use tupperware! :) I arrange mine by color, lightiest to darkest. Easier to locate quickly that way. I hope this helps. I didnt even look to see how long ago you said "please help" so maybe you figured it by now. I just feel bad when someone asks for help and nobody responds. I'm actually more of a crocheter & sewer but I've needed to update my embroidery skills for the little toys I recently learned to make. I used to only make scarves & afghans & last yr learned amurgurmi (crochet stuffed toys) & sometimes patterns call for us to embroider eyes (if for a pet or very small child) or mouth, or nose, etc on the little crochet toys I make or I like to put messages inside the back bottom part of quilts. Letters are much easier than eyes & smiles! Ugh. But I would like to expand my embroidery skills anyway and begin using it more again. My grandmother taught me yrs ago & created lovely things. Anyway, I hope that answered your question. Crafts are awesome! I hope you do embroidery or SOMETHING much more often than it sounds like you are doing. I wondered why you dont use the other 4 pieces of thread? Is it time? Or you just only rarely desire to embroider something. Or are you just not that into it? Forgive me for overstepping my bounds when this wasn't part of your question but since you brought it up, I wonder why you only use 2 out of 4 threads? Is it that embroidery isnt your thing? Maybe you should try something else. Or, if it is, find a way to ignite your passion to embroider. This is a great channel. With youtube, I learned amigurumi (soft toys) from a lady who has a website who teaches beginner crochet to advanced. I never would have tried had it not been for RUclips tutorials. Now we can learn anything. Once you find "your thing," (if your thing is embroidery - try to learn new things, get better, donate or something, make it something with purpose so u use up that thread! - gifts for neighbors, friends at work, etc) & you will be so busy using your supplies up that you wont have time to store anything for too long! But if you find you really not that interested or dont have a passion, try something else, until whatever you try you find that you cannot put down your needle, hook, hooks, sewing machine, etc. Anyway, just a thought. I just like to see crafty ppl crafting. We seem to be a rare breed. I hope you ignite your gifts. Happy New Year!! 2020!
Some fabric, an old shirt will do. Needles, a pack of basic sewing needles will do fine. Ideally stranded cotton embroidery thread, but you can get started with a ball of wool or several strands of sewing thread if you need to. Ideally a hoop, but not necessary to just have a go. That will get you started. I hope that helps
Hi, I have a question. You didn't knot the other end of the thread but I think I saw you use it as a double thread to make it thicker. I bought my second beginner embroidery set and I'm reluctant to use it bc for the first one I ran out of thread! So, when you do your thread do you do a double stitch, like putting the needle in the middle of the thread and stitching using both sides of the thread simultaneously? Sorry if this is a stupid question I just dintwant to run out of thread again.
No, it’s a good question! It is a shame when you run out isn’t it. Can you contact them about buying some more thread from them? I use normally two pieces of thread that I put together and then knot one end so the needle is about 1/3 of the way along the thread. If it was 1/2 way along, the tail end of the thread gets caught as you sew and you end up with four pieces of thread in each stitch. Does that make any sense?!
I have begun using ziplock snack size bags, and an index card. I write the # of color and a description, ie yellow, pale yellow gold. I have room to write the project on it or what store I purchased. These are stored in. A shoebox size and I can easily see. Which is which. East to pull out of project set and take shopping. Those small spools I found wasteful if a kit comes with many colors. Found it’s idea on You Tube but forget who it is. Beeswax. Stops tangling too.
Will this hold if the embroidered fabric is put in the wash? I want to embroider t-shirts and I want to make sure that my work isn't ruined when it's put in the washing machine. Thanks Ruth!
Love this video! So helpful getting back into embroidery after many years. Questions: Do you ever wash/rinse your flosses in advance to prevent bleeding?
Hello! I'm just a beginner in embroidery and I was wondering: when you thread the thread in the needle and the thread is already in the needle, you make a knot at the end of the thread, but what about the other half just right on the beginning of the needle the part that passed the needle and it is close to the needle eye, shall we also do a knot or just leave it like that? Thank you in advance :)
You can do a knot in both ends but I never do. The thread stays in the needle by itself because the threads wrap around each other while you stitch so everything stays in place.
Hi Ruth! thanks for your videos, they're really useful for beginners like me! I just would like to ask you if you could write down or put a link of the facebook group you were talking about at the beginning of this video. English is not my first language and sometimes I struggle with the british accent. :) thanks so much! btw, you have a Spanish fan here!
I do not use a knot by the needle. The threads holds fine on their own, that is why I haven't shown it. I have been embroidering for 35 years and have never done it, I didn't even know until recently that people did. Thank you for the feedback though. Xxx
@@ruthnorbury53 many people looking into embroidery these days aren't looking to make decor, but rather to embellish or mend things that get heavily laundered.
I'm not expecting a professional manicure but you couldn't clean your nails? It makes it impossible to watch. It's beyond gross and I'm outta here to find someone who practices basic hygiene.
Thank you. So many beginners videos don't have "real" beginners information.
My grandmother passed away when I was 8, she was from England and had a lovely accent like you. I’ve recently been thinking about starting embroidery and even found my grandmothers threads. This video makes me feel like she’s teaching me ❤️ thank you 🥰
Aww, that's lovely, well if I can help at all, just let me know.
My nana passed away before I was born and I have also recently found her threads and needles, which is lovely 🥰
@@emmapoole21 What a lovely story, I hope you enjoy them as much as she did. Xxx
Ruth, is your a Bristol accent?
@@alexandraknowles1356 Haha, not far away, I am from Gloucestershire
I smoked a lot of hash before watching this and its basically the best thing ever. So relaxing.
Are you near AZ or NV?
Been looking for hash for my condition!
Glad you enjoyed it! Xxx
You're voice is great, such easy to understand instructions - very calm and patient - some people talk waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much when they are trying to explain things to people on these videos. I appreciate you do not!
Aww, that means a lot, thank you
Omg finally a true beginner video. Trying to thread into the needle with the whole twist of thread was about to make me pull my hair out. The 2-3 string method looks sooooo much neater
Yes, you will find that much neater and it will look much more professional too. Happy sewing. Xxx
Thank you lovely lady for bringing us such an informative video, useful for beginners such as myself.
this is such a calming and helpful video, it honestly made my day.
Aww, thank-you so much, that has made MY day
It's also very reassuring to hear you tell us that you too hope for the best, or can't tell which tail will end up being the right one. Quite often those uncertainties build up quickly for beginners.
That is very true. I appreciate your feedback. If you need any help with anything, please let me know.
I was getting frustrated because I couldn't follow through with the other tutorials I've watched until I saw yours! Thank you for this :) The music and the way you spoke was also very calming.
Aww, that's lovely. Thank you. If you get stuck with anything, please let me know. Xxx
So you don't tie a knot around the needle's eye? You just have the tail? I just checked out other videos and noticed no one else does. That may be why I'm struggling so much hahaha
I was wondering the same thing!! How does the thread stay on the needle if you don't tie it??
Same.
This information is most likely no longer needed, but I'll say it for future people who are wondering the same thing, and so basically the thread kinda ends up wrapping around itself so that partly keeps it from slipping and just being aware of it throughout, really, is what keep it there! Hope this helps, and good luck to other beginners!
@@luzp.3791 that info was very much needed thank you
Same, i never heard anyone talk about it in other videos and was wondering the same...
Wonderful videos! I'm just starting sewing. You're a life saver. I'm from Michigan USA. So your video goes near and far, thank you.
Thank you so much, really appreciate the comment
So so helpful and calming to watch!! Love it
You are a great teacher! Thanks i needed that info.
Awwww, thank you!
i'm just starting to learn due to quarantine and this helped a lot, thank you so much :)
You are very welcome. If you get stuck, just ask and I will see what I can do
Madam, you're wonderful for having made this video. I intend to go and watch all of your Embroidery Basics videos!
You are very kind. Thank you. Xxx
This is information is really helpful! Thank you.
That is very kind of you. Xxx
You’re a lifesaver! This video was very helpful!
Thank you so much for the video! Very new to embroidery and learned a lot from your video!
Aww, thank you! If you have any questions, I will try to answer them for you.
Thank you so much for this video. It was so helpful for an absolute beginner such as myself. :)
Aww, you are very welcome. Feel free to ask if you have any questions
Excellent video. I am a complete beginner (yet to start my first project) and have subscribed. Lottie
Aww thank you. If you get stuck, let me know and I will see what I can do. Xxx
Thank you so much! Please keep posting beginners tutorials
I know this is an old video so you may not see this and this may be a stupid question (i’m just a beginner) but how do you secure the thread to the needle itself? when i leave it untied/unknotted as you did it tends to slip off completely?
i was gonna ask the same thing lol
Preston Blank so after i asked this i was just more careful and the thread stopped slipping! after about one or two times putting it through the fabric it creases the thread and keeps it in place, just make sure not to pull the thread too hard!
You just gotta leave it long enough. Also you have to basically hold it with your index finger and thumb as you push thru and grab it on the other side near the needle. It's only during the 1st 1 or two first stitches u have this issue right? So as you pull the thread through, look on the back and when u have say 2 1/2 inches, stop. During the first few stitches, hold that with your left hand hand. You can always fold it over. I'm sry...so hard to explain without showing somebody. Just try to hold it in place till you've pulled the first few stitches thru. Hope that helps.
Good explanation for beginner like me. Thanks.
thank you as a beginner i really need this informations and im reaaaaaaaaaaaly happy that i finally found!! i watched loads of video they said its for beginner but nahhh!!! thank you again :))))))))))
Aww, thank you! If you have any questions, I will do my best to help. Xxx
thank you for this i just started and this helped tremendously!!
Thank you so much.
Helping to help me teach my 9 year old daughter. Thank you.
Please tell me what you do with the leftover (usually 4 strands) floss once you pull out 2 or more strands from the 6 strands. How do you store these.? I’ve never seen anyone deal with this problem before. My projects are usually small, so I have all of these bits of floss left over. Please help!!! Thanks so much.
You use those cardboard things she showed you at the beginning. Then, hopefully, you continue embroidery and use up those colors. They sell those cardboard deals at same store you got thread as well as storage containers. Or you can make them yourself out of posterboard, though it would help to have one to trace. See very beginning of video to see what I'm referring to. This prevents tangling & helps you stay organized. Then buy or reuse a container and put them all in there if you dont want to purchase the actual container meant for storing. It really doesnt matter. I dont own one. I use tupperware! :) I arrange mine by color, lightiest to darkest. Easier to locate quickly that way. I hope this helps. I didnt even look to see how long ago you said "please help" so maybe you figured it by now. I just feel bad when someone asks for help and nobody responds. I'm actually more of a crocheter & sewer but I've needed to update my embroidery skills for the little toys I recently learned to make. I used to only make scarves & afghans & last yr learned amurgurmi (crochet stuffed toys) & sometimes patterns call for us to embroider eyes (if for a pet or very small child) or mouth, or nose, etc on the little crochet toys I make or I like to put messages inside the back bottom part of quilts. Letters are much easier than eyes & smiles! Ugh. But I would like to expand my embroidery skills anyway and begin using it more again. My grandmother taught me yrs ago & created lovely things. Anyway, I hope that answered your question. Crafts are awesome! I hope you do embroidery or SOMETHING much more often than it sounds like you are doing. I wondered why you dont use the other 4 pieces of thread? Is it time? Or you just only rarely desire to embroider something. Or are you just not that into it? Forgive me for overstepping my bounds when this wasn't part of your question but since you brought it up, I wonder why you only use 2 out of 4 threads? Is it that embroidery isnt your thing? Maybe you should try something else. Or, if it is, find a way to ignite your passion to embroider. This is a great channel. With youtube, I learned amigurumi (soft toys) from a lady who has a website who teaches beginner crochet to advanced. I never would have tried had it not been for RUclips tutorials. Now we can learn anything. Once you find "your thing," (if your thing is embroidery - try to learn new things, get better, donate or something, make it something with purpose so u use up that thread! - gifts for neighbors, friends at work, etc) & you will be so busy using your supplies up that you wont have time to store anything for too long! But if you find you really not that interested or dont have a passion, try something else, until whatever you try you find that you cannot put down your needle, hook, hooks, sewing machine, etc. Anyway, just a thought. I just like to see crafty ppl crafting. We seem to be a rare breed. I hope you ignite your gifts. Happy New Year!! 2020!
Love the music, love your voice, love the clear instructions
Awww, thank you!
Thank you so much!!! This really helps a beginner!!!
You are very welcome, thank you for writing. If you have any questions, I will help if I can
Omg this is so helpful thank you!!!
This was incredibly helpful, thank you!
HOLY SHIT WORKED LIKE MAGIC HAHAHA THANK YOU
I’m new to embroidery, such a helpful video! What fabric are you using here?
Hi.....great video. Thank you!
Can you tell me what are the basic things I'll need for beginning embroidery? What's in a kit?
Some fabric, an old shirt will do. Needles, a pack of basic sewing needles will do fine. Ideally stranded cotton embroidery thread, but you can get started with a ball of wool or several strands of sewing thread if you need to. Ideally a hoop, but not necessary to just have a go. That will get you started. I hope that helps
Hi, I have a question. You didn't knot the other end of the thread but I think I saw you use it as a double thread to make it thicker.
I bought my second beginner embroidery set and I'm reluctant to use it bc for the first one I ran out of thread!
So, when you do your thread do you do a double stitch, like putting the needle in the middle of the thread and stitching using both sides of the thread simultaneously?
Sorry if this is a stupid question I just dintwant to run out of thread again.
No, it’s a good question! It is a shame when you run out isn’t it. Can you contact them about buying some more thread from them?
I use normally two pieces of thread that I put together and then knot one end so the needle is about 1/3 of the way along the thread. If it was 1/2 way along, the tail end of the thread gets caught as you sew and you end up with four pieces of thread in each stitch. Does that make any sense?!
thanks for your help!
I have begun using ziplock snack size bags, and an index card. I write the # of color and a description, ie yellow, pale yellow gold. I have room to write the project on it or what store I purchased. These are stored in. A shoebox size and I can easily see. Which is which. East to pull out of project set and take shopping. Those small spools I found wasteful if a kit comes with many colors. Found it’s idea on You Tube but forget who it is.
Beeswax. Stops tangling too.
Great idea, thank you
This was perfect 👌🏿
Thank you. Xxx
Is there a way to elongate the thread by adding another on onto it? Or do you have to tie off each time and start anew?
such a helpful video! thank you so much!
Very helpful! What fabric is this? I bought a starter kit but the fabric is super hard to push the needle through. Thanks;
Hi what fabric do you use for your embroidery please.
I use up cycled bedding normally, there should be a video explaining more (this is video 6)
Hi what fabric is did you use in the video? Thanks so much, very simple and informative
im so confused on if you tie both ends of the string? bc when you thread it through the needle it has 2 ends so do you only tie one end?
Yes, just tie one end. Some people tie the thread to the needle but I have never seen the point, it holds well in the needle by itself
I use beeswax all the time to help prevent raveling and knots. I like it much better than without. All personal preference really.
Will this hold if the embroidered fabric is put in the wash? I want to embroider t-shirts and I want to make sure that my work isn't ruined when it's put in the washing machine. Thanks Ruth!
I am not sure to be honest, some thread will also bleed colour if it is washed. I have never done it I am afraid
Love this video! So helpful getting back into embroidery after many years. Questions: Do you ever wash/rinse your flosses in advance to prevent bleeding?
I have never washed any of my work, so I have not tried. Sorry
Thankuuu♥️👌🏽
Hello! I'm just a beginner in embroidery and I was wondering: when you thread the thread in the needle and the thread is already in the needle, you make a knot at the end of the thread, but what about the other half just right on the beginning of the needle the part that passed the needle and it is close to the needle eye, shall we also do a knot or just leave it like that?
Thank you in advance :)
You can do a knot in both ends but I never do. The thread stays in the needle by itself because the threads wrap around each other while you stitch so everything stays in place.
Ruth Norbury thank you for your reply!! Love your videos :)
@@cristinadepedroriera8590 Aww, thank you. If there is anything I can do to help, jut let me know
Do I pull the thread tight cause mine always is loose when I get done
Yes, pull it tight, but not so tight it distorts the fabric.
Hi Ruth! thanks for your videos, they're really useful for beginners like me! I just would like to ask you if you could write down or put a link of the facebook group you were talking about at the beginning of this video. English is not my first language and sometimes I struggle with the british accent. :) thanks so much! btw, you have a Spanish fan here!
Msslorenlb Thank you so much! The group is called Intertwined Threads on Facebook.
سكي جيدي
كي كيك جصجص جص
جص طي طصكص
طصكص
طصطص طثطص
طث
Does it matter if you use the whole thread instead of taking strands out?
No it doesn't. The stitches just tend to be a bit less delicate
What size needle do you use???
I can't remember for this video, but I did one on choosing a needle ruclips.net/video/q6InWctJ-Zw/видео.html
I wonder why manufacturers don’t cotton on to the winding of the thread onto a reel for us! Saving us a job....? Excuse the pun lol
Yeah it's really annoying to pull them apart and wind them I wish they would do it.
I have a question. What about the other end tho? I see that you tied the knot on 1 end only.
The other end will hold absolutely fine just as it is. It will very rarely pull free. Thanks for the question, does what I wrote make sense?
Thank you for answering! I kept worrying that the thread might fall off but then it works perfectly fine.
@@lankhanhle3876 It can pull out sometimes, but generally only if it gets caught round your finger or are using some really slippery fancy thread
Sorry I’m confused why didn’t you tie the knot on the other tail of the thread? 😅
On the needle end? If so, there is no need to. Friction stops it pulling through the needle. Thanks for the question. Xxx
Nice
The video DOESNT show to knot other end. LOOK for another video🤣🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
I do not use a knot by the needle. The threads holds fine on their own, that is why I haven't shown it. I have been embroidering for 35 years and have never done it, I didn't even know until recently that people did. Thank you for the feedback though. Xxx
@@ruthnorbury53 many people looking into embroidery these days aren't looking to make decor, but rather to embellish or mend things that get heavily laundered.
bruh thanks
No problem. Xxx
sizi takip ediyorum ama tırnaklarınız çok kötü.
Sorry, my home is messy and I love to craft with my fingers. I will try harder next time
nails are terrible!!!
wanda burke she's trying to help us don't be rude
@@yasminakonate1356 she was quite helpful. but i notice her nails..and brushed it off.. she taught me..
Manicure, nail polish, think about this! Gross.
Haha, thank you. At the time I lived on a boat, there were a lot of grubby manual jobs!!
I'm not expecting a professional manicure but you couldn't clean your nails? It makes it impossible to watch. It's beyond gross and I'm outta here to find someone who practices basic hygiene.
Sorry, I lived on a boat at the time and had just been chopping wood for the fire. Appreciate the feedback though