Tutorial: wet blocking a small cross stitch finish

[@valerierollins6117]

I don't have any pieces to block at this time but just enjoy watching your videos and always learn something great. You have such wonderful attention to detail. Thanks Katie.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you so much, that's so kind of you!

[@kristyschoch5202]

Katie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us this more simple blocking method. Your pieces always come out so beautifully!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you! It's all the magic of water, a spray bottle, and some pins...

[@barbarahunter6375]

Thanks Katie. Enjoyed watching the videos. I have been blocking my own for years but it’s always good to see someone else’s technique

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you!

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. ❤

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it!

[@paulettehabbit5482]

Katie, I am learning so much and appreciate you all that you share. So many thanks.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you - I'm glad you liked it!

[@BarbaraS1966]

Thank you, Katie!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@Melinda0329]

Thank you for sharing, and just in time as I am almost finished with your kit It’s a Wonderful Life! I don’t usually block but this piece I definitely will.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

For a drum that will be really helpful - if everything's squared up, it's much easier to get a good finish

[@9001012]

Thank you Katie, so many questions are answered here 💯

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@angelvannote1900]

Thank you for sharing!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you!

[@kckoehler1766]

Gorgeous Katie. Thank you. 😊

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you!

[@athenabesa380]

Thank you for sharing your technique!

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@shelly2758]

Brilliant 👏

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you!

[@lornaboughtwood2043]

Thank you Katie, brilliant as ever. Like @DeeAZstitcher above, I also wanted to ask if you had any tips for over dyed floss and linen. Thank you

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Thank you! I don't - they're not really things I use and I can only speak to what I know.

[@carolstone6162]

Katie...love your videos. I have city water so would it be best to use distilled water for blocking ? Thank you. You do beautiful and amazing projects.....love them all.

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Basically, whatever you would drink is what you should be using for your needlework. I generally use tap water myself, but have pretty good water quality.

[@kristiemichalowski971]

Thank you for this tutorial! I heard you were going to add interfacing. What kind do you use? thx

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Pellon P44F, as recommended by Vonna - there's no better guide to all things finishing!

[@DeeAZstitcher]

Your stitching is Perfect!!! Cold water in the spray bottle is just tap water, correct? Good tips, and running the water through vs soaking the piece. Any suggestions for overdyed linens & floss when wet blocking can't be done? TY

[@katiestrachanembroidery]

Yes - if you would drink the water out of the faucet, then it's fine for your needlework. But no, I don't have suggestions for overdyes as I only use color stable materials.

[@haftkrzyżykowy]

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