This is the best tutorial that I have seen on linen. Now, I can do it. All the questions I had have finally been answered. I will be sharing this tutorial with everyone I know who needs help with linen. Thank you so much!
Thank you for such a great tutorial!!! I could not figure out how to get my floss to lay side by side instead of twisting up. Now I know!! Thank you again!
I've done many a counted cross stitch project, but had always been intimidated by trying it on linen. Your video has given me the confidence to try my first linen counted cross stitch project, which happens to be a biscornu pin cushion. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us and sharing it a way that is so clear and not confusing. Thank you again...God bless you.
Thank you so very much for such a great lesson. I have now worked up my nerve to finally try stitching on linen, have had the fabric for 2 years !!! Thank you again.
Thank you for this. I am self-taught and using Aida since 2000. I used waste canvas before to stitch on linen as I thought it was too difficult. Thanks to this video, I now realise the linen I used was for regular sewing and not for stitching.
Thank you so much for showing the difference among aida, evenweave, and linen cloth. I have a small evenweave cross stitch kit that was given to me years ago and never looked into how to do it. Your video has helped me to understand the process. I appreciate the time you took to present this video. So helpful!
you are an excellent teacher, and your video is one of the best,as you have your lesson and work so close to the screen. I am a new viewer but will watch your flosstube videos forever.......thanks again!!!!!!!!!
This makes SO much sense! Thank you! I’ve been getting back to cross stitch after many many years and so many new fabrics and terms I’ve never heard of!!! Appreciate the video!
What a great tutorial. Thank you so much! I shied away from linen ( and the tiny counts) but now I have such good understanding now. Looking forward to trying them out!
I’m so glad to have found this! I have a sweet project with lots of dogs and trees I’ve been putting off for years! Thanks to you, I’m feeling ready to get started on it👏👏👏
Great video for stitchers new to linen. Thank you for showing how the stitches line up, coming from Aida to linen I thought that my stitches were wonky or out-of-line, but you explained how linen is linen and not Aida. Thanks!
Excellent video, Karen! Thank you so much for these dedicated tutorials that I can save to review specific areas when needed. You have taught me so much!.
Thank you so much for your fantastic instructions! I am a beginner and for the life of me I couldn’t understand how to do this, i watched many videos and was giving up but decided your video would be the last. OMG! I am so glad I didn’t give up. Thank you a millions of time.
I knew the concept of one or two strands over two threads, and have done many projects on Aida and evenweave. But I did not know that you are suppose to start your project on the top threads. I have never even thought about the difference. But I learned something today from you. Keep teaching us. I love to be taught. Thank you very much. You are appreciated!
Thank you for an excellent and thorough tutorial. I appreciate the manner in which you explained the process of stitching on linen and demonstrating one over two and two over two. Again thank you so!
Thank you so much for this lesson! I thought I was counting incorrectly when stitching on linen because some of the x’s were thicker than the others. You have taken the mystery and the fear out of stitching on linen for me. Thanks again! 🌸 😀
I love your videos and learn so much in spite of being a 30 yr stitcher. Seems there's always something more to learn. I've always been an Aida stitcher but I believe this Video might have cured my fear of trying linen, etc. Thanks!
I started stitching on linen for the first time last night. I've only use Aida before. I thought it looked awful, so uneven...I was on the verge of ripping it all out again until I watched your video, took a moment to evaluate what I have stitched so far, and now realise that it looks the way it's meant to, it's just different to the even stitches you get on Aida. Thank you for putting my mind at rest! Oh and railroading! What a difference that makes!!
Thank you for your tutorial! Very helpful! I just recently got back into cross stitching after 30 yrs. and after purchasing my first piece of linen I thought, oh know what have I got myself into. But your video is extremely helpful! Thank you! 😊
Hi Ms Needlebugg. OMG. I'm a beginner stitcher, only working on my very first project that's on 14 count. LOL. I had bought a pattern that fits my mother to a T! Its called Kitchen prayer by Cottage Garden and the called for fabric is Edinberg Flax 36 count. Oh boy. I wanted to just try and see how i would do. One thing for sure, I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you so much for explaining the process of one over two. I think watching all the floss tube videos, I became excited to start something new at least get it started. I have not finished my 14 count very first project yet. LOL. I just wanted to see how I would do on a higher count. one thing for sure i think i like the coverage of two over two. Another thing, I think the highest count I would do is 28 count. Now, I am going to have to learn how to figure out how much fabric I would need to use when changing the recommended count. I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time out and showing how to do one over two. I just find it harder to see the holes on a 36 count. and i have to wear bifocals glasses along with clip on magnifiers. I do enjoy cross stitching, but im going to learn how to figure fabric size when changing the recommended count. Hopefully, I'll find a way to do that.. thank you so much. I really learned from that one video and will be watching more. ;-)
This is an excellent tutorial on the different fabrics and how to stitch on linen. :Your camera and you did a superb job in explaining and showing how it is done. First time viewer but not the last time watching you. Thank you
I am new to cross stitch on linen. I have bought some 35 count linen and a pattern and now need a magnifying glass! This tutorial was very well presented and I have already learnt a lot. I have now subscribed and will shortly catch up on your other videos. Greetings from the UK.
Linen scares me I have to be honest but finding this has helped me understand more the difference between fabrics and what its asking differences are .... thank you
I am a new linen stitcher. My project is 30 count portobello linen. It is two strands over two linen threads. Suggestion on needles? Great tutorial. Best for a beginner. Thank you! Ruth
Awesome tutorial. So glad you took the time to show how this is done. I find some time times that I have to go opposite instead of the left to right on the next row. Right to left. Not sure if you got what I was saying. ?? I have been told to keep the stitches going in the same direction so they lay better. Wondering if I work from top down doe that help sometimes. ?
Such a great teacher Karen! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I thought any cloth besides Aida was linen, but you taught me differently. Lots of information in this video and very easy to follow. I assume that any cloth can handle over two, but what is the lowest count fabric that could be used for 1 over 1 with good coverage? Thank you so much for this lesson so quickly.
Crafty Librarian you are correct. You can do over 2 on any count linen. I did one on 56 ct over 2 it was blackbird designs spring/ winter/ autumn And put it in a tray. As for over one you can also use any count. However you would need to adjust the thread you are using. I have even experimented with 56 ct fabric using avas surfine. Can be done but best have a magnifier🤪. My preferred fabric count is 25 or 28. Tried 32 but my eyes just get too tired and i feel it would be too tedious for me to do a HAED. But many have. I have however toyed with the idea of 56 ct over 2. Yep i border on crazy🥴🤪
Thank you for making this seem easier than I thought, I have only worked in Aida and would like to work on linen. Can you do any project on linen even if you bought it for Aida, I understand that it will be smaller in size but can it be adapted?
New subscriber! I’ve already tried stitching on linen and it turned out well, but I still learned a few things THANK YOU. You are a wonderful teacher. 😊🌸
This was a great tutorial about evenweave / linen! I recently started on 25 count Lugana and am enjoying it. I may need to try linen next ! Not sure which to start with ? 28, 32 would one be better than another ?
Thank you for your very informative video on stitching on evenweave and linen. I have been so afraid to try it until now. What size needles do you use?
This is a great video! I just can’t seem to get it right when I try to do it. I have been using Aida for years but just can’t get the linen. Thank you!
Thank you yes I will always be stick and stab! Sewing method is not for me! Thank you for this demonstration. I have been scared to death but I am ready to try it! Thank you so much!
Great video! Thank you! I have a question. When it’s time to count over to start in a different place from where you were just stitching. I get mixed up counting the holes so I’m going to count two holes instead of one to started my next place? When I need to count five X’s over would I count 10 holes? To start a new design. Hope I’m making sense. Lol. Thank you so much!
Hey Karen I love your channel! I just started stitching again after years of having children LOL... I am doing Gaia the Earth goddess on 28 count evenweave... I've never done a Bella Filipina before... Would you do 1 / 1, 1 / 2, 2 / 2....?
Gee I have never done one either Since you have been away from stitching, if it were me, I would go for 2 over 2. Just be sure to calculate your fabric size correctly. Have fun and enjoy your journey
I am a new linen stitcher. My project is 30 count portobello linen. It is two strands over two linen threads. Suggestion on needles? Great tutorial. Best for a beginner. Thank you! Ruth
Hi I was wondering if you can point me in the right direction. I'm looking to order 28 Count Flax Cashel Line in a full size bolt. Everywhere seems to only have precut sections.
Hi Steven. Your best bet is to contact a shop. ( brick and mortar or online). Most shops deal with Zweigart distributors. They can order a full bolt for you. Or whatever yardage you want. A bolt I believe is 10 yards. Since you are asking for a full bolt ask them if they will give you a bit of a discount.
Beverley Gardam there are many diffent linens and evenweaves. It is a matter of just trying different ones to find what you prefer. I would suggest starting with lugana cloth. For your first venture. And then experiment from there
Being a guy who loves art like cross stitch, I do have a lot of headaches 🥴 using counted fabrics like 14 or 16 cnt Aida, what more if I use linen, imagine counting those fibers 😵 my goodness.
This is the best tutorial that I have seen on linen. Now, I can do it. All the questions I had have finally been answered. I will be sharing this tutorial with everyone I know who needs help with linen. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! so glad it was helpful. share away LOL but most importantly enjoy your journey into the world of stitching on linen
Thank you for such a great tutorial!!! I could not figure out how to get my floss to lay side by side instead of twisting up. Now I know!! Thank you again!
Your teaching is very clear to me! Thank you. Much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
I've done many a counted cross stitch project, but had always been intimidated by trying it on linen. Your video has given me the confidence to try my first linen counted cross stitch project, which happens to be a biscornu pin cushion. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us and sharing it a way that is so clear and not confusing. Thank you again...God bless you.
Thank you for your help!! Fixing to sew my first linen project at 64yo!!🤞🏻
You got this! You can do it never to old to try something new!
You got this! You can do it never to old to try something new!
Thank you so very much for such a great lesson. I have now worked up my nerve to finally try stitching on linen, have had the fabric for 2 years !!! Thank you again.
You can do it! And if you get stuck just let me know
Your video is the only one where I can actually see the threads!
Thanks for this tutorial. Now I am not afraid to try linen. I’ll keep it handy to refer to.
Great tutorial. I am going to tackle linen
now…..
Thanks for the demo, have courage to start a chart.
This is the best tutorial. After watching it I embarked on my first evenweave with no problem what so ever. Thank you so much.
So glad you found this helpful. Enjoy your new stitching adventure on evenweave.
Thank you for this. I am self-taught and using Aida since 2000. I used waste canvas before to stitch on linen as I thought it was too difficult. Thanks to this video, I now realise the linen I used was for regular sewing and not for stitching.
Glad it was helpful!
Easy to understand. Best tutorial I've heard.
Thank you. Happy you found it helpful
Great explanation. Tks so much❤️🇵🇷
Thank you so much for showing the difference among aida, evenweave, and linen cloth. I have a small evenweave cross stitch kit that was given to me years ago and never looked into how to do it. Your video has helped me to understand the process. I appreciate the time you took to present this video. So helpful!
Oh my what a difference it makes when you find someone that explains instead of just telling how to do it! Thank you so much!!!!!
Best linen tutorial ever! I’m not afraid anymore! Thanks, sweet!🪡🧵
you are an excellent teacher, and your video is one of the best,as you have your lesson and work so close to the screen. I am a new viewer but will watch your flosstube videos forever.......thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! 😃
This makes SO much sense! Thank you! I’ve been getting back to cross stitch after many many years and so many new fabrics and terms I’ve never heard of!!! Appreciate the video!
What a great tutorial. Thank you so much! I shied away from linen ( and the tiny counts) but now I have such good understanding now. Looking forward to trying them out!
I’m so glad to have found this! I have a sweet project with lots of dogs and trees I’ve been putting off for years! Thanks to you, I’m feeling ready to get started on it👏👏👏
Great video for stitchers new to linen. Thank you for showing how the stitches line up, coming from Aida to linen I thought that my stitches were wonky or out-of-line, but you explained how linen is linen and not Aida. Thanks!
Your explanation was excellent! New subscriber and new stitcher. Thank you!
Excellent video, Karen! Thank you so much for these dedicated tutorials that I can save to review specific areas when needed. You have taught me so much!.
Thank you so much for your fantastic instructions! I am a beginner and for the life of me I couldn’t understand how to do this, i watched many videos and was giving up but decided your video would be the last. OMG! I am so glad I didn’t give up. Thank you a millions of time.
I knew the concept of one or two strands over two threads, and have done many projects on Aida and evenweave. But I did not know that you are suppose to start your project on the top threads. I have never even thought about the difference. But I learned something today from you. Keep teaching us. I love to be taught. Thank you very much. You are appreciated!
Thank you for an excellent and thorough tutorial. I appreciate the manner in which you explained the process of stitching on linen and demonstrating one over two and two over two. Again thank you so!
Thank you so much! I am brand new stitcher. Haven't stitched on linen but now I know I can. Great video!
Thank you so much for this lesson! I thought I was counting incorrectly when stitching on linen because some of the x’s were thicker than the others. You have taken the mystery and the fear out of stitching on linen for me. Thanks again! 🌸 😀
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Thank you sooooo much for this video. I have looked everywhere for a video that explained how to stitch on linen. You are a great teacher!!!
Thank you for giving me the confidence to try stitching on linen. Your tutorial was a skill builder for me!
I love your videos and learn so much in spite of being a 30 yr stitcher. Seems there's always something more to learn. I've always been an Aida stitcher but I believe this Video might have cured my fear of trying linen, etc. Thanks!
Thank you for a really helpful, easy to understand video. Linen here I come! x
I started stitching on linen for the first time last night. I've only use Aida before. I thought it looked awful, so uneven...I was on the verge of ripping it all out again until I watched your video, took a moment to evaluate what I have stitched so far, and now realise that it looks the way it's meant to, it's just different to the even stitches you get on Aida. Thank you for putting my mind at rest!
Oh and railroading! What a difference that makes!!
Great demonstration , l am just about to give it a try on linen 😛
You can do it. I know you can!!
Thank you. You are best teacher !
Thank you!!!
Love your teaching method. This was so easy to understand. Thank you Thank you Thank you..
You are so welcome!
This is very helpful. Thank you. I have not stitched on evenweave because it is intimidating. Your video helps a lot. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing. The smallest I have ever stitched on is Aida 22 count.
Thank you for your tutorial! Very helpful! I just recently got back into cross stitching after 30 yrs. and after purchasing my first piece of linen I thought, oh know what have I got myself into. But your video is extremely helpful! Thank you! 😊
I was away from stitching for more than 30 years too…lol!
Hi Ms Needlebugg. OMG. I'm a beginner stitcher, only working on my very first project that's on 14 count. LOL. I had bought a pattern that fits my mother to a T! Its called Kitchen prayer by Cottage Garden and the called for fabric is Edinberg Flax 36 count. Oh boy. I wanted to just try and see how i would do. One thing for sure, I am so glad I found your videos. Thank you so much for explaining the process of one over two. I think watching all the floss tube videos, I became excited to start something new at least get it started. I have not finished my 14 count very first project yet. LOL. I just wanted to see how I would do on a higher count. one thing for sure i think i like the coverage of two over two. Another thing, I think the highest count I would do is 28 count. Now, I am going to have to learn how to figure out how much fabric I would need to use when changing the recommended count. I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time out and showing how to do one over two. I just find it harder to see the holes on a 36 count. and i have to wear bifocals glasses along with clip on magnifiers. I do enjoy cross stitching, but im going to learn how to figure fabric size when changing the recommended count. Hopefully, I'll find a way to do that.. thank you so much. I really learned from that one video and will be watching more. ;-)
Looks super easy-cant wait to try it❣️
Thank you ❤
I love videos like yours, I love cross stiiching and so want to do it well. Thank you
Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate it. 10:20 explanation of where to start
I really needed to see your video. First time stitching on linen one over two and I was a little confused.
This is an excellent tutorial on the different fabrics and how to stitch on linen. :Your camera and you did a superb job in explaining and showing how it is done. First time viewer but not the last time watching you. Thank you
Thanks for your very clear instructions! You make it look easy so I will try it tonite!!
I am new to cross stitch on linen. I have bought some 35 count linen and a pattern and now need a magnifying glass! This tutorial was very well presented and I have already learnt a lot. I have now subscribed and will shortly catch up on your other videos. Greetings from the UK.
Thank you so much! Great video & didn't give me motion sickness.
Thanks for sharing because I start off on Aida and want to give a go on evenweave
Linen scares me I have to be honest but finding this has helped me understand more the difference between fabrics and what its asking differences are .... thank you
Excellent video! Thank you! Going to try linen now!
This was a great video. I really understand the process. Thanks.
Thank you for this tutorial. Now I know I am doing a series on linen and I will finish it. Thank you very much.
Thank you! At last, a great explanation!
Thank you so much. I have avoided this for 6 months.
You can do it!! If you have questions just ask
Thank you for such an amazing video to learn this. Loved it. Your explanation was so great. Love all your videos.
Very clear explanation!
Thank you so much.
Excellent training! Thank you!
Great tutorial! I may have to practice on a piece of linen. Love your teaching method. You explain clear and slowly!
I am a new linen stitcher. My project is 30 count portobello linen. It is two strands over two linen threads. Suggestion on needles? Great tutorial. Best for a beginner. Thank you! Ruth
Thanks for this tutorial! Now, I understand what it means to be stitching 2 over 1 and 2 over 2 on 25ct linen.
I might try to stitch on 25ct!
You're a fantastic teacher!
This is a terrific video! Thank you!
Thanks so much, this is so helpful as a new stitcher!!!!
Thank you so much for showing.❤️
very good and great to follow/as you said/don't be afraid/i won't be now/thanks needlebugg!!!!!!!!!!
thank you..so glad you found it helpful
2 over 2 looks great. Thank you!
Thank you. I have been looking for a video as well.
Thanks I’m going to listen again and try it.🙂
Awesome tutorial. So glad you took the time to show how this is done. I find some time times that I have to go opposite instead of the left to right on the next row. Right to left. Not sure if you got what I was saying. ?? I have been told to keep the stitches going in the same direction so they lay better. Wondering if I work from top down doe that help sometimes. ?
Great tutorial!
Really helpful information. Thanks for sharing!
Such a great teacher Karen! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I thought any cloth besides Aida was linen, but you taught me differently. Lots of information in this video and very easy to follow. I assume that any cloth can handle over two, but what is the lowest count fabric that could be used for 1 over 1 with good coverage? Thank you so much for this lesson so quickly.
Crafty Librarian you are correct. You can do over 2 on any count linen. I did one on 56 ct over 2 it was blackbird designs spring/ winter/ autumn And put it in a tray. As for over one you can also use any count. However you would need to adjust the thread you are using. I have even experimented with 56 ct fabric using avas surfine. Can be done but best have a magnifier🤪. My preferred fabric count is 25 or 28. Tried 32 but my eyes just get too tired and i feel it would be too tedious for me to do a HAED. But many have. I have however toyed with the idea of 56 ct over 2. Yep i border on crazy🥴🤪
Thank you! I’ve stitched for years on and off again. Now I understand why some people freaked at my stitching and called it quarter stitching.
Thank you!
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you. That was very helpful
Really good info!! Thank you!
Thank you so helpful!
Thank you for making this seem easier than I thought, I have only worked in Aida and would like to work on linen.
Can you do any project on linen even if you bought it for Aida, I understand that it will be smaller in size but can it be adapted?
New subscriber! I’ve already tried stitching on linen and it turned out well, but I still learned a few things THANK YOU. You are a wonderful teacher. 😊🌸
Thank you. I’m going to try it. What’s the worst that can happen? I might have to frog a few times. It’s all a learning process.
This was a great tutorial about evenweave / linen! I recently started on 25 count Lugana and am enjoying it. I may need to try linen next ! Not sure which to start with ? 28, 32 would one be better than another ?
Thank you so so much I really appreciate it.
Thank you for your very informative video on stitching on evenweave and linen. I have been so afraid to try it until now. What size needles do you use?
I use a size 26 needle.
This is a great video! I just can’t seem to get it right when I try to do it. I have been using Aida for years but just can’t get the linen. Thank you!
So glad you found this helpful. If you have any more questions just let me know
Thank you yes I will always be stick and stab! Sewing method is not for me! Thank you for this demonstration. I have been scared to death but I am ready to try it! Thank you so much!
Give it a try. You will never know unless you try. You can do it
Great video! Thank you! I have a question. When it’s time to count over to start in a different place from where you were just stitching. I get mixed up counting the holes so I’m going to count two holes instead of one to started my next place? When I need to count five X’s over would I count 10 holes? To start a new design. Hope I’m making sense. Lol. Thank you so much!
Thanks to you I will try
This was wonderful How do you make a stitch say above the stitches?
Thank you so much !!
Thank you!!💜
Hey Karen I love your channel! I just started stitching again after years of having children LOL... I am doing Gaia the Earth goddess on 28 count evenweave... I've never done a Bella Filipina before... Would you do 1 / 1, 1 / 2, 2 / 2....?
Gee I have never done one either Since you have been away from stitching, if it were me, I would go for 2 over 2. Just be sure to calculate your fabric size correctly. Have fun and enjoy your journey
I am a new linen stitcher. My project is 30 count portobello linen. It is two strands over two linen threads. Suggestion on needles? Great tutorial. Best for a beginner. Thank you! Ruth
Hi I was wondering if you can point me in the right direction. I'm looking to order 28 Count Flax Cashel Line in a full size bolt. Everywhere seems to only have precut sections.
Hi Steven. Your best bet is to contact a shop. ( brick and mortar or online). Most shops deal with Zweigart distributors. They can order a full bolt for you. Or whatever yardage you want. A bolt I believe is 10 yards. Since you are asking for a full bolt ask them if they will give you a bit of a discount.
@@NeedleBugg Thanks!
I would love to try linen ,but it scares me ! Perhaps when l get my new glasses l will try ,what is the name of the linen to use please ?
Beverley Gardam there are many diffent linens and evenweaves. It is a matter of just trying different ones to find what you prefer. I would suggest starting with lugana cloth. For your first venture. And then experiment from there
Being a guy who loves art like cross stitch, I do have a lot of headaches 🥴 using counted fabrics like 14 or 16 cnt Aida, what more if I use linen, imagine counting those fibers 😵 my goodness.
I was wondering what brand/size/type needle to use on linen?