Beading Cross stitch - tips, tools and my technique
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Hello all,
This is requested video to explain how I bead my stitching and the tips, tools, and techniques I use.
I will put links below for those looking to source some of the items I use
YLI Invisible Thread amzn.to/3mCgG2t
Bohin Needles size 28 amzn.to/3DfrCZM
John James petite needle size 28 amzn.to/3BeG8PK
John James Ball Point Beading Needle Size 12 www.lakesidene...
KO Thread White amzn.to/38kbBU6
Nymo beading thread white size B amzn.to/2WtM1cy
Tiny container bead storage tray www.beadstorag...
Currently out of stock in most of the places I purchase is the Tacky Bob
UK stockists
Amazon
CraftyKitten
USA Stockists
123 Stitch - www.123stitch....
www.buymeacoff...
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Thank you for this! I am getting ready to add beads for the first time. The pattern gave me no instructions. I really appreciate how clear you explained this! ❤
Thank you so very much for your patience showing those of us who have not ever did a beaded project!
Teresa, I just love your videos, especially your tutorials. I learn so much from you. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for showing how you do your beading - have always avoided projects asking for beads but now feel able to tackle them. Tips on which needle to use was also useful 😊
Thank you for showing how you attach your beads and explaining which needles will help with the beading. I’m just starting my first ever Mirabilia and this will help when I get to the beading stage. I love watching your Flosstube, you make me laugh and smile. 😀
Thank you so much for this great tutorial on beading. Very easy to follow and simple technique. After seeing this I think I will not be afraid to try beading.
Your beading flosstube was so well done. I am intrigued with the BOB case to corral beads safely. I do use the same bead storage as you do because I find the bead packages difficult to open without loosing a few beads. The beads are enhancing Andromeda so much. I also use a tapestry needle to bead if the needle will go through the bead too because a sharp needle can poke your finger and potentially get blood on the project.
Hi! On the invisible thread you can brush some nail polish on the end so you can find it the next time. Dark colors are best. Wait till it dry’s of course before stitching. :0)
Love your beading technique!
Thank you. I would like to watch you do the full cross sometime. I have been dreading doing the beads when I’m finished with the cross stitch but you make it seem less scary. I know I have to just dive in.
I found when attaching beads on the angle, if you want them to be a bit more secure (as they would if you did a full cross through them), do a plus stitch + rather than just a half cross stitch.
So if you're stitching over two fabric threads, use the holes between where the needle normally goes to make your + stitch.
No idea if that makes sense 🤣. But this is how I do it. 😉
Nice of you to show us how you do your beading. Now my question for you is how do you anchor the thread at the beginning and at the end?
Thanks Teresa great beading video... that is the way I started my metalic thread for a full metalic sampler I stitched...
I came across this video last week and saw your full cross stitch series for beginners. I’ve been doing cross stitch on and off (more off than on) for like 5 years, but always stamped. I don’t really like them. Your series inspired me to purchase a HAED chart and try my hand at a counted cross stitch. I actually went back to your very first videos. I’ve been watching them all while I cross stitch at home. It’s like I’m learning with you. I’ll be caught up to your current videos in no time.
Thank you! That is very helpful ⚾️
I would like to say thank you for your work ethic and all the tricks given. I am new to your channel, and I will be following. 😊
As a beaded, If you spill your beads do not panic. Go get your knee high Nylon hose.. Put that on the hose to your vacuum cleaner and hold onto it don't don't let it go Of your nylon hose. The point is not to get them sucked up into the vacuum cleaner and go through it the point is late is your nylon's act like a filter and they will catch the beads. When you've got the beads picked up is dup tilt the vacuum hose slightly upwards and turn the vacuum off so you don't have to vacuum everything up again then then take the Nylon hose out of the hose cause it did get sucked up in there a little bit but it's not in the vacuum Dump the beads into the container
Great tip! Thanks for sharing 😃
Great video! I assumed that beading on embroidery was similar to jewelry beading. Very informative.
Teresa you are a awesome teacher, instructions so plain and simple. I would have never thought of these little tips and tricks. Thank you so much for taking the time to video this tutorial. And your Andromeda is looking sooo Gorgeous...cant wait to see her finished and framed!!! And your backstitching looks fine....enjoy your weekend and beading,stay safe 😊
Just wanted to tell you Thank you! I am starting my first Full coverage peace and your videos are soooo wonderful, so helpful!
Stunning thank you for sharing 😊🪡🧵🤗🤩
Talk about timing for this video, I have ordered my first Miribilia, expected in the post any day now. Really unsure and may be over my head, but this video helped so much. Thank you!! One more question: how did you secure the invisible thread on the back of the project? I always look forward to each of your vids. Wishing you best of health and happy stitching.
Oh how exciting your first Mira! So using invisible thread I just do two overhand knots through one or two of the stitches to secure the thread. When you have finished beading with the length I run back and forth through some of the stitches then do another knot and run back under a few stitches again then cut off the end 😀
Awesome video! I am looking to start Lady of the Flag, so this will go a long way when I actually start her. Thank you for sharing! I very much appreciated the concise, detailed information you gave also.
You're such a good teacher. You include only the information necessary, yet when you explain it, you repeat the process patiently & only when needed. You must be very good at work. Sometime you should tell us what your job is. Are you in the stitching industry?
alas afraid not, I am just an EA lol
I love John James needles.
I just bought some Bohin 28s and the eye is too big for the Mill Hill 15/0 beads I have, but I was afraid of that happening so I did go ahead and buy beading needles as well so I can actually start beading now! I also bought a tacky bill from 123Stitch and I can already tell this is a game changer and I haven't even started trying to use the beads yet. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks!
You give wonderful instructions and tips and explain everything so well. Thank you very much. I a,says enjoy watching you and stitching along with you. Happy stitching!❤️🧵🪡❤️
Just subscribed!! Awesome and very EASY instructions on Beading! Will continue listening to your channel. THANK YOU, GREAT TIPS gh 😊
I’m new and omg it’s lovely.
Thank you for the beading tutorial, they look amazing the way they lay. Definitely was a big help for me.x
Hi Teresa. Thank you so much for taking the time to show how you do your beading! I'm getting ready to start beading on a Joan Elliott piece and while I have beaded in the past it's always been very minimal. Your technique is fantastic and I plan to borrow heavily from your method (especially the way you hold the thread to keep it from knotting around things)!!
Wonderful video, I have two WIP's that need beeding. Now I am up to the challenge. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips. I recently purchased invisible thread to try on a small beading project. Glad I viewed this tutorial! Thank you!
Just wondered if you have ever tried the YLI #100 silk floss for beading. It’s really fine but also really strong and comes in loads of different colours if you want to match with your background fabric. I just use a neutral, either grey or beige,doubled in the needle which seems to work fine and is almost invisible. The best thing is it’s so well behaved - none of the madness which goes with that curly invisible thread!! Only downside is it’s pricey but it does a long way. Currently beading Princess Elliana with no tantrums except when I throw a whole pot of beads on the floor 😬
If you mark the slice in the thread spool with a permanent marker, it’s easy to see.
Love that polish on your nails!
It is the sistaco power system it is lovely
Thank you Teresa for such a helpful video. Well done for finishing the cross stitching part of Andromeda.
It seems odd but I have never thought of different sized stitches in the same project before, it makes the contrast between the body and the hair/clothes so intriguing to me. Also the beading tips will surely help me when I try it for the first time! :D
Well, you're just not a real cross stitcher if you don't do skin over one. LOL! Totally joking! It's difficult at first, but it really makes a difference.
@@bunnymomjulie6719 haha yes I haven't done much so I just hadn't encountered it yet! It does look cool though so I think I'll give it a go next time :)
Thank you for this tutorial. It is soooo well done. I start my first chart with beads tomorrow. I also went looking for the tacky bob cases. The only place that I found them wasn't working to take orders, so I may have to try making my own. Wish me luck :-)
Unfortunately tacky bob has been discontinued. I’ve searched for this before
Awesome tutorial! I might try using invisible thread again.
Beading!! Haven't really done it properly with my previous projects. Fantastic timing!!!
Thank you for this great tutorial. I put orders in right of way, fingers crossed the items come in soon. Your Mirabilia is beautiful, please show her when your done. ❤️❤️❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hi Teresa hope you are ok, glad you doing beading I've never done it before
She is beautiful! ❤
You can use the triangle tray and magnets like needle minder. I have done that since the cats love to bump the frame or my arm.
Great tip thanks 😉
Wonderful instructional video ty Teresa ❤
Thank you so much Teresa. Beading intimidates me. I’m about to start my first pixie from Nora Corbett & there is beading involved
You got this Peggy! Just take it slow and you will find it is much easier than you think.
I loved your video…I am left with one question……when you put on the first bead and you brought the needle from the back….how did you secure the invisible thread on the back? A knot? Or stitch through a couple of stitches on the back?
Hi T R Duesing, Thank you for your lovely message and all your support on my channel it really is very much appreciated. In answer to your question, as the invisible thread is very slippery I slid the needle under so existing floss stitches and do a double knot to start the thread.
That was very good training. Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much!
Thank you so much! I'm half way through Lady of the Flag and realized I've never beaded on cross stitch before, just added charms or buttons. Perfect timing, and very well done tutorial!
Great information. Thank you
Andromeda is looking wonderful. I am getting ready to bead Crystal Symphony by Mirabilia and there are something like 10+ packs of beads for it. It is an older pattern and it doesn't provide any detail about how to do the beading other than to say use color to match bead or invisible thread. I love the diagonal that you did with yours so I may try that instead of doing a full cross. The back stitching has been a nightmare because the lines on the pattern are all black and the instructions say do this or that with this color but you have to figure out where one color ends and the next color begins.
Great information! Really love the technique. Katy Frederick introduced me to clear and black invisible thread. I've used it once, and let me tell you, trying to get around other beads in the same area is a nightmare of knots and sadness. Your holding technique is awesome and I will be sure to try it when I go to finish my Halloween Autumn Celtic lady!
I love watching your videos. Thanks for all you share. The volume however was terrible. I have it cranked up to 100 and can still hardly hear you.
Sorry the sound was too low on this video.
Really helpful, thanks.
I love my tacky Bob!!
Wow , really useful info thank you xx
Very lovely
How do you anchor your invisible thread and end it off? Your floss tube was very informative but I would like to know how you anchor and end off the invisible thread please.
Hey Angela, I just run the thread under a few stitches at the back and make a couple of overhand knots to secure the thread, do the beading and at the end of the thread I do the same thing.
How do I attach the thread at the back pin stitch or knot? Love this video just brought a beading project 😍😍👍👍
Well if im using invisible thread it is a double knot always, if i'm using just a thread I will do a pin stitch - hope this helps
@@TeresaLittleStitcher thanks that helps 👍
Such great tips! I like how you keep the thread out of the way. I'll be using that technique from now on. Every project I've put beads on, I've found there is bunched up, looped, snagged invisible thread on the back. So frustrating. I've had to pull those loops through the stitches on the back or try to stitch them down because I wasn'y going to take out all the beading. Finding out how to better handle the invisible thread is fantastic!
How do secure the slippery invisible thread to be sure it holds when you end it?
Insecure with good old basic double knot. The invisible thread is so thin that I don’t mind the knots 🪢
I'm beading my second Mirabilia (Stargazer). Never realised the instructions said half or full cross to attach beads 🤦♀️ Just checked and Stargazer should be half cross & I'm doing full cross 🙈😫 Lesson learned...read the instructions!!
I wouldn’t take any notice what it says you should do! If you like your beads upright do full cross if you like them diagonal then half cross. I confess I usually do full cross beading as I like the beads upright most of the time 😉. Enjoy your beading!
Thank you
Hello my little T… I haven’t had a chance to bead any project yet but soon I will have to do some… brilliant video, I’ve got just one question: how do you attach your invisible thread at the back?…. Thank you so much 😊…. Have a great evening…. 👋♥️😘
I just slide the needle and invisible thread under a couple of stitches and then do an overhand knot twice and your thread is ready
@@TeresaLittleStitcher thank you so much my little T…. I will try… have a great weekend…. 👋♥️😘
❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you!!!!!!!
You make this look so easy. Very new to this craft and I would like to do a full coverage cross stitch project. Where do I go to purchase these? would like one that is not too expensive to see if I can do this. Any suggestions?
There are several full coverage designers - I like Paine free crafts, charting creations, artecy, heaven and earth designs, and thee are many more on Etsy! One tip - if you are going to stitch full coverage pieces, consider getting an app like mark-up rxp (iOS and Android) or pattern keeper (android only)to help you keep on top of your stitching. Life changing! Xx
When you secure the beginning and ending thread on the back, do you knot it or run it through other stitches
Hi Barbara, I do both, so I will run through some thread then knot then run through another set of stitches then cut if that makes sense 😉
Thank you for this! Where do you get the BOB case? I have a project that I am getting ready to start and it has beading. Your work is awesome.
I have looked everywhere :( Where can I get a Tacky Bob? Any place I'm finding they show they are out of stock or discontinued.
They sell out quick - Amazon and 123 stitch?
I have the same problem. I am about to just make my own! lol
In the sizing of beads, is it where the higher the number is the smaller size of the bead and vise versa?
Can you tell us where to get the BOB cases, I am having trouble finding them
If you do the skin colours one over one, does this mean that the symbol on the chart gets two squares per colour? One above the other. Im from Canada. I am going to tell my fellow Canadian UA-camrs to check out your channel.
No - if you are stitching your full stitches over two, you will stitch four stitches in each square you would have put one stitch.
I am always learning from your videos…I’m preparing to start my first Mirabila and this will be so helpful.. you always explain things so well!! I’m going to search your videos for one that explains the conversion from Aida to evenweave or linen and how to work your piece and calculate the thread to be used. ( 1 over 1 versus 2 over one - 2 over 2 or 1 over 2)..
Great tutorial, thank you! I've never used invisible thread. Do you use metallic thread scissors or the standard embroidery scissors?
Standard embroidery scissors
Hi thought I would let you know. Cannot get tacky bobs’ any where xx
I think their is a shortage at the moment. I would keep trying Amazon and 123 stitch. Maybe a supply issue
What stretches bar do you use?
thank you so much for this. have you ever matched the thread to the color of the bead instead of the fabric?
Hi Trish I confess no, only as most of the projects I bead have various different colour beads and I don’t want to have lots of different colour threads to try and match to the bead.
I would like to know where to purchase the tacky bob beading case please
www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/tacky-bill-109212-p.asp
Iwork with size 15 beads the 28 needle will not go through them
Please Teresa can you help me with parking on alternative reality I am really struggling 😞
What seems to be the problem?? Parking is something that you find your own way with in all honesty. I park directly down but if there is nothing to park in the blocks below I will sometimes park to the right - but only in the first block at the top so I don't end up with lots of the same colour in the column if that makes sense. Please send me an email if you need more clarity. Happy stitching!
Do I understand correctly? You are not placing a bead over top of a cross stitch. The bead takes the place of a cross stitch.
Correct. The bead space is blank and not stitched
It doesn't look like we can get the tacky bob bead case in the U.S. How disappointing. We can get the sticky mats, so I guess we could cut it to fit a CD (or other) case/box and then glue a magnet on the back to use it like a needle minder..
some of my friends have made them exactly like that and they work just as well. happy stitching! xx