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Intro to Cross Stitch 102 Video #2: Gridding Fabric, Increasing Coverage, Laying Tools
Here is Video #2 of my three part series on stitching tapestry style full coverage projects on Aida. I walk you through how to set up your pattern for stitching. In Video #3, I'll show you my needle parking method on the diagonal.
My Website :piros444.wixsite.com/nerdyneedle
Timestamps
Finding Starting Corners on Fabric 4:50
Gridding Fabric: three ways 16:09
Gridding with Sulky Sliver 20:43
Set Up and Review of Scroll Frames 44:48
Three Ways to Increase Fabric Coverage 50:38
How to Use a Laying Tool to Increase Coverage 50:38
Do a Test Stitch: find your prefered starting corner and whether to stitch rows or columns 1:10:34
Using GoodReader with Your Chart to Draw in Diagonals 1:27:25
Detailed GoodReader tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/DAjk9A97x1E/v-deo.html
PDFs
Measuring to Find the Four Corners of Your Pattern PDF: Inches bit.ly/3gcARzu
Measuring to Find the Four Corners of Your Pattern PDF: Centimeters bit.ly/3GctvdA
Calculate the Size on a Different Count Fabric PDF: Inches bit.ly/3WYn8AH
Calculate the Size on a Different Count Fabric PDF: Centimeters bit.ly/3hzOXPz
Stitch Order for Starting in Any Corner, Stitching Rows or Columns (Test Stitch) PDF bit.ly/3o8mRv0
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Відео

FlossTube #14: WIPs, a Finish, and Lots of Plans!
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Royal School of Needlework: royal-needlework.org.uk/
Intro to Cross Stitch 102 Video #1: Detailed Tutorial Stitching on the Diagonal w/ Needle Parking
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This is the first video of three that explains how to use a needle parking method while stitching on the diagonal. I'll show you how to use a trolley needle laying tool to get fuller stitches for better coverage. I'll explain the types of cross stitch patterns and how to modify your stitching techniques based on the style of project. I'll show you how to do a test stitch to determine which corn...
Intro to Cross Stitch 101 Video #4: Backstitch, French Knots, Beading, & Fully Finish Your Project
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This is video #4 in a series of 10 videos that is a complete overview of commonly used techniques in counted cross stitch which shows how to stitch on perforated paper, Aida fabric, and linen. The series is designed to teach beginners how to stitch and to give more experienced stitchers a review of a bunch of All class info is found on my website: tinyurl.com/nerdyneedle Backstitch, long backst...
Intro to Cross Stitch 101Video #3: Let’s Get Stitching! Many Stitching Techniques Shown
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This is video #3 in a series of 10 videos that is a complete overview of commonly used techniques in counted cross stitch which shows how to stitch on perforated paper, Aida fabric, and linen. The series is designed to teach beginners how to stitch and to give more experienced stitchers a review of a bunch of useful techniques. If you need to see something more slowly, use UA-cam’s Settings men...
Intro to Counted Cross Stitch 101 Video #2: Kitting Up Your Project : Learn How To Cross Stitch!
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Beginners : You can learn to cross stitch in 10 videos! You'll begin by stitching a Mill Hill Buttons and Beads kit in a stitch along with me format. I will teach you commonly used cross stitching techniques using three super cute small projects (you pick your specific pattern) that you can stitch along with me, first on perforated paper, then on Aida, and lastly on linen or evenweave. I’ll dis...
Intro to Counted Cross Stitch 101 Video #1: Intro & Supplies Parade: Learn How To Cross Stitch!
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Beginners can learn to cross stitch in 10 videos using Mill Hill Buttons and Beads kits with a stitch along with me format. I will teach you commonly used cross stitching techniques using three super cute small projects (you pick your specific pattern) that you can stitch along with me, first on perforated paper, then on Aida, and lastly on linen or evenweave. I’ll discuss best practices that l...
FlossTube #13: Mill Hill Perforated Paper Kits: How To Stitch Them Two Handed
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Here’s a way to stitch on Mill Hill Buttons and Beads kits two handed, like on a scroll frame. LoRan Magnetic Board bit.ly/317HDCF
FlossTube #12: WIPs Parade, Finishes, Calculating Linen Size
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Clorami Designs: www.clorami-designs.be Hands Across the Sea: Marie Louise Piret: hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com/product/marie-louise-piret-1911-a-little-gem-pdf-download/ Dimensions Paris Market: www.123stitch.com/item/Dimensions-Paris-Market-Cross-Stitch-Kit/K35256 Needle Needs Floor Stand: needleneeds.co.uk/store/ Country Cottage Needleworks: Main Street Series (get larger than recommende...
FlossTube #11: How to Convert a Paper X Stitch Chart to PDF in Good Reader
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More and more stitchers are using PDF digital files on their phones or tablets for their stitching because of the ease and convenience of enlarging and marking the chart with a wide range of annotations. But what to do for paper charts? This video provides step by step instructions for taking JPEG photos of paper cross stitch charts and then using Good Reader to convert them to PDFs for digital...
FlossTube #10: Starting a Full Coverage Cross Stitch Project
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Dimensions Gold Collection Paris Market Kit. www.123stitch.com/item/Dimensions-Paris-Market-Cross-Stitch-Kit/K35256 LoRan cards. www.123stitch.com/item/LoRan-Master-Cards-3-Per-Package/DRITZ-MC3P Pako Needle and Thread Organizer www.123stitch.com/item/Pako-Floss-Organizer/PAKO-705060 Easy Count Aida18 Count www.123stitch.com/item/Wichelt-18-Count-Easy-Count-WhiteGrey-Aida-18x21/3507-1219Z LoRan...
FlossTube #9: WIP Parade, Finish, a Great Magnifier, Thoughts on Linen and Silk
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Letter Chaos: clorami-designs.be Marie Louise Piret 1911: hands-across-the-sea-samplers.com Magnifier: www.amazon.com/dp/B0814CNLHK?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
FlossTube #8: Parking Method WITH Needles Revisited
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Will add links later Snag Nab-It: Needle Park Venue: Trolley Needle:
FlossTube #7: WIPs, Finishes, FFOs, Haul including Annie’s Floss Keepers
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Will add info soon!
FlossTube #6:How To: Use a Laying Tool
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Basic trolley needle: www.123stitch.com/item/Yarn-Works-Trolley-Needle-Thread-Controller/YW-NT My Celtic design trolley needle: www.firesidestitchery.com/fs/accessories/index.cfm?fuseaction=getAccessoriesList&CategoryId=143 Laying tool: Etsy has an amazing collection Snag nab-it: www.123stitch.com/item/Dritz-Snag-Nab-It/DRITZ-618
FlossTube #5: Parking Method WITH Needles for Full Coverage Cross Stitch
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FlossTube #5: Parking Method WITH Needles for Full Coverage Cross Stitch
FlossTube #4: How to start and end threads from the front of your work
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FlossTube #4: How to start and end threads from the front of your work
FlossTube #3: Stitching on the Diagonal
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FlossTube #3: Stitching on the Diagonal
Flosstube #2: Tutorial: How to Make Prettier Stitches!
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Flosstube #2: Tutorial: How to Make Prettier Stitches!
Flosstube #1: Introduction, WIP Parade, FInishes
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Flosstube #1: Introduction, WIP Parade, FInishes

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @LindaSlatten
    @LindaSlatten 23 дні тому

    Love your sense of humor

  • @LindaSlatten
    @LindaSlatten Місяць тому

    I am loving all your helpful ideas. I am interest in being able to stitch my pdf from my tablet and there r many apps out there, I am leaning towards SAGA do u have other thoughts on this

    • @piros44
      @piros44 Місяць тому

      @@LindaSlatten I use GoodReader and I absolutely love it. I also use it for my everyday non-stitching life for digitally signing pdf documents and for converting emailed or downloaded to a pdf so I can fill it out. For my stitching, I take photos of my stitching charts and then import them to GoodReader. Then I convert them to a pdf so I can annotate them. You can only use the freehand tool, the one at the very bottom of the toolbar on the side. The highlighter doesn’t work on a stitching chart because the app doesn’t recognize any text in the pdf since it’s just a bunch of symbols. But, the freehand tool works great. I set the freehand tool to 50% opaque so I can still see the symbol of stitches I’ve marked off. I highly recommend you give GoodReader a try.

    • @LindaSlatten
      @LindaSlatten Місяць тому

      @piros44 is this Android compatible

    • @piros44
      @piros44 Місяць тому

      @@LindaSlatten it doesn’t look like it.

    • @LindaSlatten
      @LindaSlatten Місяць тому

      @piros44 I won't be able to use that one then

    • @piros44
      @piros44 Місяць тому

      @ frustrating! Look for an app that can easily convert a photo file to a PDF so you can mark on it. The tools I use are the freehand and line tools. In my non-stitching life, I use the typewriter tool to fill out forms. I find my phone or tablet camera app to be the best for taking photos of my charts. I tried a scanner app and that turned out blurry. Zoom in on your photos to make sure the symbols are clear. Make photo edits so the chart is nice and square. Good lighting and no glare is important. Take photos of the chart key and the completed project photo also. Hope this helps!

  • @Thesharratts
    @Thesharratts Місяць тому

    Wow, thank you for this! I can't wait to keeping this in mind with my stitching.

    • @piros44
      @piros44 Місяць тому

      @Thesharratts glad you found it helpful!

  • @_runtothehills
    @_runtothehills 2 місяці тому

    Why did you stop?! Great videos, it’d be lovely to see some more x

  • @brittanybaca4306
    @brittanybaca4306 5 місяців тому

    Loving these videos, thank you so much for making them!!

  • @distaff2935
    @distaff2935 5 місяців тому

    I need to get those magnifiers!

  • @marylynncox7599
    @marylynncox7599 5 місяців тому

    I can’t find the 103 video

  • @angeltorres5132
    @angeltorres5132 5 місяців тому

    Laura, I just came across your Tutorials and just love them. I immediately started with Flosstube 1 thru 13...can't stop watching. Love, love, love you!!!!! from San Antonio, Texas

  • @angeltorres5132
    @angeltorres5132 5 місяців тому

    Laura, I just came across your Tutorials and just love them. I immediately started with Flosstube 1 thru 13...can't stop watching. Love, love, love you!!!!! from San Antonio, Texas

    • @piros44
      @piros44 5 місяців тому

      @@angeltorres5132 thank you! I’m hoping my life will calm down in a few months and I can get back to my needlework and finish my tutorial series on FlossTube. I have way too many WIPs stored in project bags to just leave them half done!

  • @debbielewis1803
    @debbielewis1803 6 місяців тому

    Hi,Laura.I am still a newbie at cross stitch,your tutorials have helped me tremendously!Thank you

    • @piros44
      @piros44 5 місяців тому

      @@debbielewis1803 thank you! I hope to get back to making new tutorials this fall when my life calms down a bit and I can pick up my needlework again.

  • @Julia-ky9ux
    @Julia-ky9ux 6 місяців тому

    Really helpful, thank you ❤

  • @MsSplashIt
    @MsSplashIt 7 місяців тому

    love your videos, learnt a lot of new things. thanks

  • @patcarlin7313
    @patcarlin7313 7 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @JudithSmith-kt1ti
    @JudithSmith-kt1ti 7 місяців тому

    Where did you get the multi needle parking tool?

    • @piros44
      @piros44 7 місяців тому

      It’s called Needle Park Avenue. It’s available in a number of Etsy shops for around $10-$12 each.

  • @JudithSmith-kt1ti
    @JudithSmith-kt1ti 7 місяців тому

    WHERE DID YOU GET THE MULTI NEEDLE PARK TOOL ?

  • @janiceallen5598
    @janiceallen5598 7 місяців тому

    Laura, I am incredibly impressed with your video tutorials. #1, they are filmed close and clear and with your camera on a tripod that is holding still. #2. They are well planned out and in orderly sequential format. 3. You make an effort to make sure the learner is seeing the illustration as you work by having a good camera angle and keeping the work within the frame of the camera. 4. You explain things step by step and give a reason or the benefits of doing things the way you are teaching. 5. You explain things so clearly and show it so clearly, there is no way to miss it! Yeah! I have taken notes and done screen shots to illustrate my notes. So I have watched your videos multiple times in the process. I am a beginner actually having only done two 5" hooped simple projects. Now I want to do something much more difficult so am compiling tools that will help me from your recommendations and have learned so much from you. I really appreciate every effort you make for all of us newbies as well as the rest that have done this for years. Cross your fingers and stitches for me that I can actually patiently do a "park your needles" project.

  • @consciouskitty
    @consciouskitty 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant idea, thank you for sharing! I'm so sorry for what you went through with that callous doctor. Male doctors dismissing and gaslighting female patients needs to stop.

  • @janiceboan5823
    @janiceboan5823 10 місяців тому

    Maybe I missed it but say you have three stitches of a color then it skips a stitch and that next stitch is the same color do you stitch it or wait until the next color is stitched hence the “dirty hole clean hole” can continue. I hope I make sense.

  • @Karen3263
    @Karen3263 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @LexieMichelle
    @LexieMichelle 10 місяців тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! This is exactly what was I looking for with the measurements. And then you have the pdfs!?!? Amazing😊❤. Again thank you

  • @annnavybrat3971
    @annnavybrat3971 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for your excellent demonstration of the various starts and stops. Your idea of using a large count Aida to show the stitching was brilliant!! So easy to see and follow along. I watch floss tube on my iphone when viewing demos and it has been difficult to follow. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Happy Stitching from South Carolina. Ann

  • @naomilevine6329
    @naomilevine6329 10 місяців тому

    I love how you explain things. Thank you for doing these videos!

  • @LindaAdams-v2s
    @LindaAdams-v2s 10 місяців тому

    Awesome tutorial!! Thanks

  • @TheEhuang
    @TheEhuang 10 місяців тому

    Haven't seen you in awhile, where are you? Any plans for more videos? Your channel has been the most analytical clear set of videos on cross stitch that I've seen!

  • @Karen3263
    @Karen3263 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Karen3263
    @Karen3263 10 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @iroritz15
    @iroritz15 11 місяців тому

    Hi Nerdy thank you for sharing you knowledge I am impressed and learned a lot from you I definitely fallow you watch every morning before I go to work while I am in my treadmill thank you so much

  • @lucyvaldes4608
    @lucyvaldes4608 11 місяців тому

    I’m very excited to learn!

  • @UliSeng
    @UliSeng Рік тому

    Hi Laura, I’m not a beginner but I want to tell you how much I love your videos, I like to watch them in the background while I work on my crafts. You are the teacher I wish I had had in HS science and your style for teaching cross stitching is right up my alley. Thank you! Btw, I ❤your turtle pendant!

  • @debsmith9332
    @debsmith9332 Рік тому

    Looking forward to watching your full coverage cross stitch videos. I want to start my first full coverage piece this year, and have been watching several methods. Thanks for sharing your talents.

  • @e.keesey
    @e.keesey Рік тому

    I just found you and enjoyed the video. I love your kachina on the table.

  • @mariaeinarsson
    @mariaeinarsson Рік тому

  • @judymalys7997
    @judymalys7997 Рік тому

    Thank you! I like the demonstrations of the various pin stitches. I look forward to watching your flosstubes in the future.

  • @juanitadrexel339
    @juanitadrexel339 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2024! Just happened to find you this morning. Will have to watch you again, as there is so much info in your video. Tailors tacks, have heard of them, but have never done one. I have just bought a full coverage chart, not started yet, but now that I’ve found your video/website I will have the nerve to try it. Didn’t know you were gone as I had never seen you before. You are a great teacher, I’m just a slow learner. I’ve been stitching since about 1965. I just subscribed and hope to see more of you. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Рік тому

    I was working on my HAED while listening to your "how to make your stitches prettier" and I noticed my stitches becoming significantly prettier as I began following your 3 rules. Thank you. It was a struggle until now.

  • @cinnalouwinna
    @cinnalouwinna Рік тому

    What secured the second leg of your pin stitch??

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Рік тому

    hey Laura, I've been a subscriber for a while but just found your first vid. Enjoy your channel.

  • @lesa5711
    @lesa5711 Рік тому

    Best cross stitch video ever! Thank you ❌❌❌

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Рік тому

    Thank you for turning me on to the Snag-Nabbit. After having it only one day, I lost it and I was lost without it. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I found it in the fold of my couch. Love that thing.

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Рік тому

    I know that commenting on old videos will not likely but seen but on this one I must. Thank you for the warmth you shared. Your story on how a student contacted you and said that her and husband still talks about you and the funny stories you used to tell to her class was so precious and sweet. I've always felt teachers were unselfish people. They say that patience is a virtue and it takes a lot of virtue to be a teacher.

  • @solarwinds-
    @solarwinds- Рік тому

    💘💝💖💗💓💞💕

  • @quiltingtangent459
    @quiltingtangent459 Рік тому

    Wonderful tutorial, great description and showing what she is doing.

  • @imagatorvetmom
    @imagatorvetmom Рік тому

    Are you coming back?

  • @rosemaryeuresti7132
    @rosemaryeuresti7132 Рік тому

    Guess I’m a bit late to the party and I’m not sure you will even read this comment, but I really, really want to learn on to stitch on the diagonal. If I have to start with the Mill Hill kits I will. Look forward to learning…maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks 😮 So happy to have found someone willing to teach.

  • @rowdyishak5635
    @rowdyishak5635 Рік тому

    You’re on into something that is very important and helpful to a lot of us new embroidery and cross stitching lovers! I been reluctant to start a project because I feel I don’t have all the important knowledge of this beautiful art. Thank you so much for your knowledge and the time you give for others to learn.🙏🏻❤️💖

  • @patriciatreslove4449
    @patriciatreslove4449 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @erikaoelcher9643
    @erikaoelcher9643 Рік тому

    Just found you. What a Great idea. Looking forward to seeing it😊

  • @zanzibarr4122
    @zanzibarr4122 Рік тому

    I am so happy you found something to help you. Nerve pain is the worst. I wish you the best.

  • @rivknit5557
    @rivknit5557 Рік тому

    Hi laura how are you? Thank you so much for your fantastic work with all your tutorial

  • @rivknit5557
    @rivknit5557 Рік тому

    Thank you very much I learn a lot from each video you are an excellent teacher and i want to see all your video