I am so new to cross stitching, I didn’t even know what a tent stitch was. When I heard flosstubers mention it, I thought they were saying “ten” stitch. Lol. Thanks for the demo. 👍😀
I’m attempting to relearn the nuances of needlepoint after about 30 years and wanted to say THANKS for the best explanation of the difference between a half and full cross stitch. Wish I had selected your video first instead of suffering through 8 unnecessarily confusing ones. I’m sure I’ll be back for more as I continue. Thx again!
I'm doing tent stitch with black size 8 pearle cotton dmc on my Ragnarok pattern by Long Dog Samplers. I was hesitant at first but after seeing this tutorial I'm confident in how it will turn out. Thank you so much!
You convinced me.. when I start my HAED pattern on 28 ct I'm going to be using the tent stitch.. hands down. I was sort of dreading starting but doing it in tent stitch eases that dread a little bit. Thank you for the hint.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been considering doing a HAED someday, since I love detailed BAP projects, but was afraid I would give up too much detail doing the tent stitch. But, I was also afraid if I used full crosses I would never complete it! Also, I used to needlepoint, so am very familiar with the continental stitch. So thank you again for this video. :) Also using the tent stitch 2X1 I can use the loop method to start!! :)
The tent stitch looks so much smoother than one over one. I can’t see to do one over one crosses but I have done tent stitch since my mother bought me a kit from a magazine when I was eight - I stitched a Rose for her. I could see and feel to do that on faces and skin. I will have to experiment. Thanks Danielle. x
Wow I didn't realize anyone ever did a full cross all at once. I always do half across (left to right), and the other half on the way back (right to left) to keep the back neat and tidy. But I guess to each their own. I always do a full cross on any project- right now one of my Northern Expressions is 1 over 1 on 40 count with a massive LED magnifier clamp on my desk.
A full cross is called the English stitch. Working half a / and then going back and completing the X is called a Danish stitch or method - both are great and interchangeable depending on how you move around to make your stitches.
thx so much I really appreciate you taking the time to do this type of video...it is a big help seeing things like this when you are new do stitching which I am...thx again!
I’m so surprised you used to do HAEDs! I never would’ve thought! I’m working on one, but at the rate I’m going I won’t finish it in my lifetime. Oh well. Onto more Flosstube :)
Thank you! I've heard people talking about tent stitch, but I wasn't sure how it would work or look. This might be a good plan for some of the charts in my stash.
I'm sold! I AM doing HAED's right now and about to start a second one and was considering the tent stitch on 18 ct. I'm going to do it! Thanks for your tutorial!
Thanks - I stitched one over one for the face in my Celtic lady - looks awesome - however, I used the wrong color - (3 or 4 pale pinks) - in one section and had to take those out - Oh my - it was very difficult! had to be soo careful not to cut the fabric. I think I'll go with the tent stitch next time. This was the stitch used for 'needlepoint' where you have a stamped or painted canvas, and you use yarn for the stitching. Good video - keep 'em coming!
Thank you so much for this video. I started Mira's Snow Queen today and am considering what I want to do for her skin. I refuse to do full crosses 2 over 1 on 32 ct fabric...but I would seriously consider doing half crosses. It was great to see the comparison right next to each other!
In the half stitch, with two strands.....if you put your needle down between the two strands it will keep,the threads from twisting. So, up with two strands....down through the two, it separates the strands.
Danielle, thanks for this video 🙂 I'm currently stitching on 4 HEAD'S and I've got 3 more kitted up to go as well as some other smaller pieces to break up for when I get tired. I think on the next HAED I start I'm going to try the tent stitch w 3 strands 🙂 I'll see if it works !!
I’ve always done tent stitch, I love it, so much easier and tidier too. For me, of course. Thank you for showing this because I would like to avoid doing cross stitch bu5 I’d love to try a HAED. Your video showed me it’s not much difference, so that’s great.
That’s amazing. Never heard of tent stitch. Seems basically half cross stitch that I’m familiar with. I always have done full cross stitch, sometimes one at a time, other times half stitches then complete them. Maybe it depends on fabric that the magic works? I shall have to give it a go. Thanks. 🇦🇺
Hi just bought my first HAED, when your projects were done were the pictures more clear with the full cross or the tent stitch? Was their a big diff? Thanks!
Omg lol, i was looking for a tutorial exactly for this because i got a HEAD pattern and i want to do it tent, i wanted to see the difference between the 2, i started watching, i said great, that is the tutorial i need, as i watched, i look, it was you! Thank you so much, you made my day! ❤❤❤ jan.21, 2024… My pattern is Lackadaisy Reverie. 300x609… Tracy Butler…Good luck to me loll 😘😘😘
Hi - I’m after some advice please. I’ve just started(only a few stitches in) my first ever huge project on 32 count evenweave - I started doing full stitch and I’m already “losing the will to live” with it. Can I do the whole thing in tent stitch? Will it still look the same at the end? I have only ever worked on 14-ct so this is all very new to me. Thanks :)
Thank you. I have a question. I usually work on 16 count Aida. I use 2 strands over 1. If I were to do tent stitch for the sky or background, how many strands would I use?
Thank you great lesson. What design did you use for the tent stitch? Can it be use for all of the designs? Happy New Year!!! Thank you for all you do for us!
I am starting a new HEAD next year. They call for 25 count 1 over 1. I was thinking about using the tent stitch for this. Would you use two strands for a 25 count? I found in my stash the 25 count fabric. I normally use 18 count Adia, but that would be to big. Let me know your opinion. Wish me luck. Lol
The HAED patterns are based off of 25ct 2 over 1 full cross. At least, one of the early model stitchers used to use Dublin linen...but with evenweave (lugana) many people find that configuration too bulky to do confetti so they do 1x1 full or 2x1 tent. But I've seen such a range of counts...some people use 2x1 full cross on 28ct, even.
Corina Coley to me, half stitch is the same thing as tent stitch. And the tent stitch I showed in this video was 2 over 1. 2 strands of thread over one hole in the fabric.
Thank you that cleared up for me the difference. Off topic. Have you ever dyed a canvas and stitched a design on the canvas using waste canvas? Would dyeing the canvas warp the wood? Thank you for all your help!
Good video but then again this wouldnt be "Cross" stitch. It'd be "Half" stitch. oh and by the way, I watched this on a small android cell phone and I could see the difference in coverage. Thanks for the video though, as I was thinking of doing a good part of a full coverage HAED with tent stitches, I certainly now will just do cross stitch and if it takes longer- so be it. I dont cross stitch to see how fast a project can be turned out anyway! PS still love your cardigan sweater coat. Maybe I should take up knitting instead!! lol
I am doing a couple of large project on 14 count adia can I use the tent stitch? Also would I use 2 or4 strands also could I use the loop start? Thanks for all your video
I am so new to cross stitching, I didn’t even know what a tent stitch was. When I heard flosstubers mention it, I thought they were saying “ten” stitch. Lol. Thanks for the demo. 👍😀
I’m attempting to relearn the nuances of needlepoint after about 30 years and wanted to say THANKS for the best explanation of the difference between a half and full cross stitch. Wish I had selected your video first instead of suffering through 8 unnecessarily confusing ones. I’m sure I’ll be back for more as I continue. Thx again!
I'm doing tent stitch with black size 8 pearle cotton dmc on my Ragnarok pattern by Long Dog Samplers. I was hesitant at first but after seeing this tutorial I'm confident in how it will turn out. Thank you so much!
Thank you for detailed explanation! And the nail paint is gorgeous! :)
You convinced me.. when I start my HAED pattern on 28 ct I'm going to be using the tent stitch.. hands down. I was sort of dreading starting but doing it in tent stitch eases that dread a little bit. Thank you for the hint.
How did that work out for you? Did you like the finish look with tent stitch? I’m thinking of doing (what would be) my first HAED.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been considering doing a HAED someday, since I love detailed BAP projects, but was afraid I would give up too much detail doing the tent stitch. But, I was also afraid if I used full crosses I would never complete it! Also, I used to needlepoint, so am very familiar with the continental stitch. So thank you again for this video. :) Also using the tent stitch 2X1 I can use the loop method to start!! :)
The tent stitch looks so much smoother than one over one. I can’t see to do one over one crosses but I have done tent stitch since my mother bought me a kit from a magazine when I was eight - I stitched a Rose for her. I could see and feel to do that on faces and skin. I will have to experiment. Thanks Danielle. x
Thanks for the comparison. I've been thinking of trying the tent stitch and now I think I will.
Wow! Amazing time saver! Love your nails too!! Thank you for your tutorials.
That was very helpful. 1 over 1 didn’t look as difficult as I thought. Thanks!
Tent stitch for 22ct and up, absolutely!! Saves a ton of time!!
Thanks for this Danielle. I’m finding your tutorials and product reviews really useful❤️
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been meaning to look up the tent stitch. I do a lot of 1 over 1 and I think this will be a huge time saver.
Wow I didn't realize anyone ever did a full cross all at once. I always do half across (left to right), and the other half on the way back (right to left) to keep the back neat and tidy. But I guess to each their own. I always do a full cross on any project- right now one of my Northern Expressions is 1 over 1 on 40 count with a massive LED magnifier clamp on my desk.
A full cross is called the English stitch. Working half a / and then going back and completing the X is called a Danish stitch or method - both are great and interchangeable depending on how you move around to make your stitches.
Doing it that way I think uses more thread overall so it's best to do half and come back but it's not always possible in some designs.
thx so much I really appreciate you taking the time to do this type of video...it is a big help seeing things like this when you are new do stitching which I am...thx again!
Thank you! I’ve been thinking of doing this, and now going to try this,
Wow thanks so much for showing this to us. I’m totally going to use this on tiny counts from now on. Happy new year!
Thanks for the video! I always wondered if tent stitch would look as good.
I’m so surprised you used to do HAEDs! I never would’ve thought! I’m working on one, but at the rate I’m going I won’t finish it in my lifetime. Oh well. Onto more Flosstube :)
Thank you! I've heard people talking about tent stitch, but I wasn't sure how it would work or look. This might be a good plan for some of the charts in my stash.
I'm sold! I AM doing HAED's right now and about to start a second one and was considering the tent stitch on 18 ct. I'm going to do it! Thanks for your tutorial!
Great video! I use the tent stitch in needlepoint, but I’m delighted to see the full cross.
Thanks! This was very helpful. I liked being able to see the difference (or not so much of a difference).
Thanks - I stitched one over one for the face in my Celtic lady - looks awesome - however, I used the wrong color - (3 or 4 pale pinks) - in one section and had to take those out - Oh my - it was very difficult! had to be soo careful not to cut the fabric. I think I'll go with the tent stitch next time. This was the stitch used for 'needlepoint' where you have a stamped or painted canvas, and you use yarn for the stitching.
Good video - keep 'em coming!
OMG...my hisband did the same to me the other day. He started saying numbers and threw me off my counting. 😆
Thank you so much for this video. I started Mira's Snow Queen today and am considering what I want to do for her skin. I refuse to do full crosses 2 over 1 on 32 ct fabric...but I would seriously consider doing half crosses. It was great to see the comparison right next to each other!
Excellent video!! You do a great job with these ❤️
Would you do a video showing the same length of thread being used on 1 over 1 vs tent stitch. To try to compare how much thread they use.
Both are looking good. Thank you for showing.
Thank you, really enjoyed your video and very informative.
Thank you very much but I wonder if I can use a 28 count fabric. I shall try one day...
Great tutorial as always. Thankyou, you explain things so well.
In the half stitch, with two strands.....if you put your needle down between the two strands it will keep,the threads from twisting. So, up with two strands....down through the two, it separates the strands.
Thanks for sharing this Danielle!! I love the look of over one, but my 👀...not soo much. I am going to try this on an ornament and see how it goes. 🤗
I doubt I'll ever do a HAED in full cross. Tent stitch all the way :D
Danielle, thanks for this video 🙂 I'm currently stitching on 4 HEAD'S and I've got 3 more kitted up to go as well as some other smaller pieces to break up for when I get tired. I think on the next HAED I start I'm going to try the tent stitch w 3 strands 🙂 I'll see if it works !!
Like Charmaine I use the tent stitch in Needlepoint also. Although it has been ages and ages since I have picked up a Needlepoint canvas!
Thank you very much. So helpful.
thanks Danielle, as always! xo tina
I’ve always done tent stitch, I love it, so much easier and tidier too. For me, of course. Thank you for showing this because I would like to avoid doing cross stitch bu5 I’d love to try a HAED. Your video showed me it’s not much difference, so that’s great.
That’s amazing. Never heard of tent stitch. Seems basically half cross stitch that I’m familiar with. I always have done full cross stitch, sometimes one at a time, other times half stitches then complete them. Maybe it depends on fabric that the magic works? I shall have to give it a go. Thanks. 🇦🇺
Hi just bought my first HAED, when your projects were done were the pictures more clear with the full cross or the tent stitch? Was their a big diff? Thanks!
I have never completed a picture with either method. If you go to the HAED group on Facebook you can see examples there.
Thank you for explaining. Very easy to follow
Omg lol, i was looking for a tutorial exactly for this because i got a HEAD pattern and i want to do it tent, i wanted to see the difference between the 2, i started watching, i said great, that is the tutorial i need, as i watched, i look, it was you! Thank you so much, you made my day! ❤❤❤ jan.21, 2024… My pattern is Lackadaisy Reverie. 300x609… Tracy Butler…Good luck to me loll 😘😘😘
Hi - I’m after some advice please. I’ve just started(only a few stitches in) my first ever huge project on 32 count evenweave - I started doing full stitch and I’m already “losing the will to live” with it. Can I do the whole thing in tent stitch? Will it still look the same at the end? I have only ever worked on 14-ct so this is all very new to me. Thanks :)
You could do tent stitch. I would do three strands if you do tent stitch.
Thank you. I have a question. I usually work on 16 count Aida. I use 2 strands over 1. If I were to do tent stitch for the sky or background, how many strands would I use?
Mary Weeks I would use 3 strands for tent stitch in that case.
Thank you great lesson. What design did you use for the tent stitch? Can it be use for all of the designs? Happy New Year!!! Thank you for all you do for us!
Katherine you can use tent stitch for all designs!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. You just changed my life.
I am starting a new HEAD next year. They call for 25 count 1 over 1. I was thinking about using the tent stitch for this. Would you use two strands for a 25 count? I found in my stash the 25 count fabric. I normally use 18 count Adia, but that would be to big. Let me know your opinion. Wish me luck. Lol
Laura Gissenas yes I would do two strands for a tent stitch on 25 count
The HAED patterns are based off of 25ct 2 over 1 full cross. At least, one of the early model stitchers used to use Dublin linen...but with evenweave (lugana) many people find that configuration too bulky to do confetti so they do 1x1 full or 2x1 tent. But I've seen such a range of counts...some people use 2x1 full cross on 28ct, even.
Thanks for the tutorial. How do you do a half stitch on two over 1 tent stitch? Xx
Corina Coley to me, half stitch is the same thing as tent stitch. And the tent stitch I showed in this video was 2 over 1. 2 strands of thread over one hole in the fabric.
Thanks for this video. I learned something new today. Seriously appreciate it. have a a Happy New Year
Thank you that cleared up for me the difference. Off topic. Have you ever dyed a canvas and stitched a design on the canvas using waste canvas? Would dyeing the canvas warp the wood? Thank you for all your help!
Tamie Neal I have never done that!!!
Stitcherista do you think it is doable?
I don't think she would warp the wood but I would think it would be hard to get a needle thru the canvas.
Stitcherista oh yes I didn't think about that. Thank you so much.
Good video but then again this wouldnt be "Cross" stitch. It'd be "Half" stitch. oh and by the way, I watched this on a small android cell phone and I could see the difference in coverage. Thanks for the video though, as I was thinking of doing a good part of a full coverage HAED with tent stitches, I certainly now will just do cross stitch and if it takes longer- so be it. I dont cross stitch to see how fast a project can be turned out anyway! PS still love your cardigan sweater coat. Maybe I should take up knitting instead!! lol
Thank you.
Thank you!!!
I am doing a couple of large project on 14 count adia can I use the tent stitch? Also would I use 2 or4 strands also could I use the loop start? Thanks for all your video
If you do rent stitch on 14 count I would use 4 strands. And since 4 is an even number you could do the loop start.
Love your nails!
Oh I will try this to my upcoming HAED
I watch you cuz of diamond painting but want to learn cross stitching. Wish you still stitched. I hope you did lots more tutorials for beginners
I have a ton of tutorials for cross stitching. There should be a playlist I have.
@@Stitcherista you no longer stitch?
I have not stitched in many months. I go through cycles, like anything else.
Can you work cross country with this method?
I suppose you can. I have never tried.
Dose this work on any pattern
It should work on any pattern, yes.
Do you use the tent stitch?? It sure looks faster. Then again it would be called cross stitch lol
Linda Craig I have only used it when stitching a heaven and earth designs.
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Focus in so we can see those nails!
Lu