Don't use the knot or tail method when starting. Most cross stitch is done with 2 threads so use the loop method. Using 1 long strand, bring the two ends together instantly giving you a double strand. Thread the ends through the eye of the needle, the other end is looped. Bring your needle up through the back and down again forming a half cross stitch. Before bringing the needle back up again pass it through the loop end and back up to the front to finish the stitch. The thread is neatly secured without knots or loose threads which helps keep the back of your stitching neat.
A matter of personal preference. I have been using the knot method for 40 years and it works for me. Doesn't work for you, which is fine. But don't go telling people not to do something because you don't like it. Let people make their own minds up. Also thousands of people use 1 thread especially when doing the finer cross stitch projects using 28ct or even 32ct in which case your method would not be possible. We all need choices but not to be told "don't".
Instead of a tail, consider folding the thread in half for your double thread, then leave the fold on the back and slip your needle through the folded thread before you come back to the front of the fabric completing your first stitch!
Rather than just leaving a tail, make a knot and insert the needle through the top of your work about four or five squares away from your first stitch. That will hold your tail in place while you sew the line and you can cut the knot off afterwards. Another alternative is to use only one strand of thread but thread it double through your needle. This way you have a loop to sew through and to secure your work. I hope that helps :D
I have started leaving a tail on the front and making sure I catch them in like the parking method, than snipping off when I know I caught it in the back. Also dont use the half cross all the way across than come back, the squares get pinched and you might miss finishing a stitch. I have just started using a block method, i.e. 10x10 square finished first, along with parking threads even with regular size kits with or without full coverage.
if you are buying a kit, the threads are precut, it will be too short to use the loop method, this method is the easiest to use when using precut lengths of floss. Also it is not recommended to just do one diagonal direction than go back over with the other diagonal direction, unless it is a very simple pattern with a large area to fill in., as you may skip some by accident.
@@floridagoods and who doesnt recommend that? there is a guildlines somewhere for personal preferences? you dont use it only if you need mirror back with full crosses because you working on a towel or other garment not something you going to frame or make into stocking like in this video
Don't use the knot or tail method when starting. Most cross stitch is done with 2 threads so use the loop method. Using 1 long strand, bring the two ends together instantly giving you a double strand. Thread the ends through the eye of the needle, the other end is looped. Bring your needle up through the back and down again forming a half cross stitch. Before bringing the needle back up again pass it through the loop end and back up to the front to finish the stitch. The thread is neatly secured without knots or loose threads which helps keep the back of your stitching neat.
Christmas cross stitch
Tracy Cagliero thanks for that. Gave up on this after a few minutes of not being shown anything
A matter of personal preference. I have been using the knot method for 40 years and it works for me. Doesn't work for you, which is fine. But don't go telling people not to do something because you don't like it. Let people make their own minds up. Also thousands of people use 1 thread especially when doing the finer cross stitch projects using 28ct or even 32ct in which case your method would not be possible. We all need choices but not to be told "don't".
Tracy Cagliero thank you SO much! This was actually more helpful than the video itself!!
Instead of a tail, consider folding the thread in half for your double thread, then leave the fold on the back and slip your needle through the folded thread before you come back to the front of the fabric completing your first stitch!
Or fold the thread in 2 and pull needle through the loop...
Rather than just leaving a tail, make a knot and insert the needle through the top of your work about four or five squares away from your first stitch. That will hold your tail in place while you sew the line and you can cut the knot off afterwards. Another alternative is to use only one strand of thread but thread it double through your needle. This way you have a loop to sew through and to secure your work. I hope that helps :D
do you ever guit
I'm sorry but I don't understand the question, could you please rephrase it for me?
Thank you so much for this video. I was a bit hesitant about the back stitch and thanks to you, am clear about it now.
Amna Al Hashimi
I have started leaving a tail on the front and making sure I catch them in like the parking method, than snipping off when I know I caught it in the back. Also dont use the half cross all the way across than come back, the squares get pinched and you might miss finishing a stitch. I have just started using a block method, i.e. 10x10 square finished first, along with parking threads even with regular size kits with or without full coverage.
The half stitch shown is actually a three quarter. Sorry but this was confusing!
I found this video too blurry to see the detail.
Nicole Campbell
This was very informative. Thank you for sharing. I am a new subscriber and new to cross stitching.
This video is no advanced skill for cross stitch. Also it's too blurred
How can this be advanced when she doesn't use the loop method????
if you are buying a kit, the threads are precut, it will be too short to use the loop method, this method is the easiest to use when using precut lengths of floss. Also it is not recommended to just do one diagonal direction than go back over with the other diagonal direction, unless it is a very simple pattern with a large area to fill in., as you may skip some by accident.
I use the loop stitch on all my kits,I don't see why people say you need a long piece,I find it isn't true.
loop method isnt advanced. its the 1st newbish thing you learn when you cross stitch. i dont use it.
@@floridagoods and who doesnt recommend that? there is a guildlines somewhere for personal preferences? you dont use it only if you need mirror back with full crosses because you working on a towel or other garment not something you going to frame or make into stocking like in this video
you don't tie a knot to start the thread how do you security or do you security at all from somebody pulling the back out
You need to use a better camera when doing a tutorial; people then can see the detail of the stitching. The video is way too blurry to follow.
Yes, a dual camera set up is needed for things like this really. It's probably helpful for beginners though
I made a angel
Thank you
Made me dizzy in and out and back and forth. Had to move on
where is the "advanced" part? its newbies basics :(
O you rely on the fact that the stitches are going to get tucked in and hold themselves . If in doubt make a starting knot