I have been searching for someone to show how to stitch two over two up close where I can see. I’m new to stitching and learn visually. This gives me the confidence to try Lugana. Thank you so much🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️
Thank you so much for the detailed cross stitch instruction on this stitch along video. You have given me the confidence to return to cross stitch after too many years! I am looking forward to starting your stitch along tomorrow.
Fascinating to watch you stitch and listening to your comments💕Making me want to take up cross stitch again but not quite! Thank you for sharing, Nichol😀
You are so much fun! I am a little late to the game but ordered my pattern today from Primrose Cottage. However paid, got an invoice saying it was delivered..but didn’t receive it. I sent an email and hope to hear from them soon so I can “catch up” on the SAL. YOU ARE AMAZING!! I enjoy ALL your videos on card making and floss tube..but LOVE “the lives!” Thank you for the fun and for sharing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Each of the tips you give….may seem small…but are not if don’t know about it. So thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Hugs💖, Debi
Heads up.. you’re right about Primrose Cottage. They took care of my problem and helped me through.😃 They’re a great company and will be ordering more. Can’t wait to get the floss to get started.
OMG, that was fun! I watched live but I couldn't chat and stitch lol! Thank you so much Nichol - I had forgotten that I have the Cross Stitch Key to help with where to put my first stitch!
You have inspired me to pick up my needle & thread again! My eyes are not as good as they used so I ordered the halo go…such a game changer! If you are using 2 strands try the loop method for starting a strand, it’s so much easier! 😊 thank you for enabling me to get back into this relaxing hobby!
Loop start is great for non-fancy floss over-dyed threads, IMHO. However, if you're using the over-dyes fancy floss, you'll lose the subtle varigation with the loop starts, so don't double it up... 2 strands kept in the same direction when you pull it from the twist.
@@rhondaalbrecht oh! Great tip! Hadn’t thought of that. I know that you have to stitch one X at a time with the fancy floss but didn’t think about loosing the gradient by doubling it over. I have just started a project using fancy floss for the first time I guess I will use the pin stitch. Is that what you do with the fancy flosses?
Good Morning Nichol! I too watched live last night. Really enjoyed watching you stitch and I am now just getting ready to start my Boo Crew!! I have the Cross Stitch Key and will be using it for the first time. Watching you get's me so excited to do some stitching!! Thank you for all you do. Can't wait to catch your next video no matter what you're creating! LOL..........🥰
Even though I’m in bed with COVID, after watching the replay I’m so anxious to start. Loved watching. You are super nice. This will be my first time using lugana so I’m glad you showed your stitching up close. Thank you for sharing!
I just am catching this on the replay the next morning! I love how close you got to your fabric so I could really see what you were doing as I've only used Aida fabric! I also wanted to say that I bought the same light but got the plug-in version and it works great and has quite a long cord. Also, it was $47 on Amazon which is saving about half!
I love the cross stitch key. I turn mine different than you did & start my first stitch in the hole in the key. Loved this live even though I missed it live.
The cross stitch key is one of my favorite tools too! Did you know that if you line up the corner of the ruler with the corner of the fabric, you can actually use the hole in the ruler to drop your needle down from the top if you use the loop start?
Nichol, you have the patience of a saint. 😊 thank you for the helpful, fun video. 👍🏻. Thx for putting link to the pdf in the description box! I bought the pattern and will catch up over the w/e. My first counted stitch project, obviously my first SAL.
Catching this on replay, had my monthly Bunco play last night. I need to get a couple of floss colors that I'm missing and then I'm ready to get started. My first SAL 😀
Years ago, most of my stitching was smocking and heirloom embroidery. I am not positive that what I learned about the eyes of embroidery needles holds true for tapestry needles, but I think it does. The stamping process of punching an eye into a needle results in a subtle difference between the two sides. One is convex, the other concave. If you are having trouble getting your floss through on one side (without using a threader) you might be on the convex side and turning the needle over will help.
Tapestry needles are blunt tipped, larger eyes to thread more easily. Sizes are relative to the fabric you're stitching on... 24 works on the larger holes of Aida such as 14-count (or 28-count evenweaves), 26 for the smaller holes such as 16-count or 18-count Aida (32-count or 36-count evenweaves), 28 for the smaller holes such as 20-count Aida or smaller (40-count and higher count evenweaves)... because the needle doesn't make the holes larger when the needle and thread passes through the fabric.
‣ FQS Letters To Santa Mystery SAL: shrsl.com/3ke74 🪡 Chalkboard Black 14 Count Aida: shrsl.com/3lism 🪡 Letters to Santa Weeks Dye Works Thread Pack: shrsl.com/3ke7a 🎅🏻 Red Grid Yardage: shrsl.com/3my6x
Watching on replay. You've inspired me to dig out my CS stuff after 25+ years. My first try back was a 25ct Lugana 2 over 2 Halloween sampler and it was too tiny for me. I ordered 14 count and I'm waiting for that in todays mail. I should order the magnifier. Anyway I'm ordering this pattern and will try to catch up with this SAL. Thanks for sharing more than card-making.
I have a question: Regarding about chatting and why was mine is black background and others are not? I do not know what is about to UA-cam policy or I do have join as a member. Sorry for asking about why? I don’t know anything about UA-cam procedure is. Thank you and I do love to on live and learn about cross stitch and how. Again thank you! 🫶🏼😊
QUESTION : I have looked in every Floss tube video looking for the answer, I’m sorry I have to ask you this. I just recently bought the “Letters to Santa” and i have always used 14 Aida, and went over 1 stitch. But, the calculator said over 2 stitch, is that what you did, 2 over 2?
Nichol I am sorry that I asked twice on the live about the material type. I came in late and I should of known that you already said it in the beginning so I apologize. And my grandson is in IT so he will have to show me how to put a picture of my stitching. On Facebook.
If you have subscribed to my channel you should get notified when I post on my community page. On my channel home page click "community" at the top for posts.
@@NicholSpohrLLC I do subscribe and have for some time card making and floss tube right after you started maybe I don’t get notified about your community post because I don’t pay for the premium you tube
I was taught how to embroider when I was 8 years old, I am now 80. Counted cross stitch is my passion.
I am 71 and have stitched since I was a child, and I DID NOT KNOW THAT!! Thank you so much.
I have been searching for someone to show how to stitch two over two up close where I can see. I’m new to stitching and learn visually. This gives me the confidence to try Lugana. Thank you so much🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️
Thank you so much for the detailed cross stitch instruction on this stitch along video. You have given me the confidence to return to cross stitch after too many years! I am looking forward to starting your stitch along tomorrow.
You've inspired me. Just ordered my supplies to join you all! So excited!
yay!
Fascinating to watch you stitch and listening to your comments💕Making me want to take up cross stitch again but not quite! Thank you for sharing, Nichol😀
You are so much fun! I am a little late to the game but ordered my pattern today from Primrose Cottage. However paid, got an invoice saying it was delivered..but didn’t receive it. I sent an email and hope to hear from them soon so I can “catch up” on the SAL. YOU ARE AMAZING!! I enjoy ALL your videos on card making and floss tube..but LOVE “the lives!” Thank you for the fun and for sharing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Each of the tips you give….may seem small…but are not if don’t know about it. So thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Hugs💖, Debi
so excited you're joining in!
Heads up.. you’re right about Primrose Cottage. They took care of my problem and helped me through.😃 They’re a great company and will be ordering more. Can’t wait to get the floss to get started.
OMG! I just found you on a 2014 Dye & Stamp Organization Video. You're great, I can't wait to binge and watch your videos.
Watching this has me wanting to start stitching again, after a many year hiatus! Thank you so much!
OMG, that was fun! I watched live but I couldn't chat and stitch lol! Thank you so much Nichol - I had forgotten that I have the Cross Stitch Key to help with where to put my first stitch!
OMG, I never knew pulling thread like that!!! if i had I forgot....Old age!!!
You have inspired me to pick up my needle & thread again! My eyes are not as good as they used so I ordered the halo go…such a game changer! If you are using 2 strands try the loop method for starting a strand, it’s so much easier! 😊 thank you for enabling me to get back into this relaxing hobby!
Loop start is great for non-fancy floss over-dyed threads, IMHO. However, if you're using the over-dyes fancy floss, you'll lose the subtle varigation with the loop starts, so don't double it up... 2 strands kept in the same direction when you pull it from the twist.
@@rhondaalbrecht oh! Great tip! Hadn’t thought of that. I know that you have to stitch one X at a time with the fancy floss but didn’t think about loosing the gradient by doubling it over. I have just started a project using fancy floss for the first time I guess I will use the pin stitch. Is that what you do with the fancy flosses?
@@cre8tvmom I just leave a short tail and catch it in the stitches as I make them, trimming it short once it's caught.
Good Morning Nichol! I too watched live last night. Really enjoyed watching you stitch and I am now just getting ready to start my Boo Crew!! I have the Cross Stitch Key and will be using it for the first time. Watching you get's me so excited to do some stitching!! Thank you for all you do. Can't wait to catch your next video no matter what you're creating! LOL..........🥰
Even though I’m in bed with COVID, after watching the replay I’m so anxious to start. Loved watching. You are super nice. This will be my first time using lugana so I’m glad you showed your stitching up close. Thank you for sharing!
Feel better!
I just am catching this on the replay the next morning! I love how close you got to your fabric so I could really see what you were doing as I've only used Aida fabric! I also wanted to say that I bought the same light but got the plug-in version and it works great and has quite a long cord. Also, it was $47 on Amazon which is saving about half!
So good to know! I will share in my next Flosstube!
hey there!!! i am a newbie to your channel. I LOVE IT!!!! Love your finishes, love the spiders, i just love it all! Thank you!!!!
I love the cross stitch key. I turn mine different than you did & start my first stitch in the hole in the key. Loved this live even though I missed it live.
YES! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
The cross stitch key is one of my favorite tools too! Did you know that if you line up the corner of the ruler with the corner of the fabric, you can actually use the hole in the ruler to drop your needle down from the top if you use the loop start?
Yes. Duh! 🤦🏼♀️Thank you!
Nichol, you have the patience of a saint. 😊 thank you for the helpful, fun video. 👍🏻. Thx for putting link to the pdf in the description box! I bought the pattern and will catch up over the w/e. My first counted stitch project, obviously my first SAL.
Ha! I think my children would disagree! ;) Thanks for watching! ❤️
I enjoyed the LIVE. I’ve got a good start & hope to keep up every week. Thanks for doing this!
You are so welcome!
That was such fun! Can’t wait to see everyone’s work this week!
Catching this on replay, had my monthly Bunco play last night. I need to get a couple of floss colors that I'm missing and then I'm ready to get started. My first SAL 😀
Have fun!
Years ago, most of my stitching was smocking and heirloom embroidery. I am not positive that what I learned about the eyes of embroidery needles holds true for tapestry needles, but I think it does. The stamping process of punching an eye into a needle results in a subtle difference between the two sides. One is convex, the other concave. If you are having trouble getting your floss through on one side (without using a threader) you might be on the convex side and turning the needle over will help.
You’ve inspired me to take up cross stitch again!
Wonderful! ❤️
Sorry I missed the live, but am watching the replay
Thanks for being a member of the replay stitchy crew!
Just got my boo crew material today
Hi, love watching you. Such a beautiful top. I am from the UK
Thanks for watching!
Tapestry needles are blunt tipped, larger eyes to thread more easily. Sizes are relative to the fabric you're stitching on... 24 works on the larger holes of Aida such as 14-count (or 28-count evenweaves), 26 for the smaller holes such as 16-count or 18-count Aida (32-count or 36-count evenweaves), 28 for the smaller holes such as 20-count Aida or smaller (40-count and higher count evenweaves)... because the needle doesn't make the holes larger when the needle and thread passes through the fabric.
Have you thought about taking your card making supplies and turn some of them into floss drops?
Not yet!
Guess what I starting tonight??? 😁🥳🤠🤓
I want to make the Letters to Santa stitched pillow! Where can I get the pattern?? Boo Crew is adorable!!
‣ FQS Letters To Santa Mystery SAL: shrsl.com/3ke74
🪡 Chalkboard Black 14 Count Aida: shrsl.com/3lism
🪡 Letters to Santa Weeks Dye Works Thread Pack: shrsl.com/3ke7a
🎅🏻 Red Grid Yardage: shrsl.com/3my6x
Watching on replay. You've inspired me to dig out my CS stuff after 25+ years. My first try back was a 25ct Lugana 2 over 2 Halloween sampler and it was too tiny for me. I ordered 14 count and I'm waiting for that in todays mail. I should order the magnifier. Anyway I'm ordering this pattern and will try to catch up with this SAL. Thanks for sharing more than card-making.
I have a question: Regarding about chatting and why was mine is black background and others are not? I do not know what is about to UA-cam policy or I do have join as a member.
Sorry for asking about why? I don’t know anything about UA-cam procedure is.
Thank you and I do love to on live and learn about cross stitch and how.
Again thank you! 🫶🏼😊
I'm not sure? I don't see anything different on my end when you chat.
@@NicholSpohrLLC okay thank you. I just wondering that is all.. aloha 🫶🏼😊
I have started blanket stitching my edges because I don’t sew so don’t have a machine and don’t like taping the edges
QUESTION: could you show how you start and end on the back of the fabric? I’m having a time😕
QUESTION : I have looked in every Floss tube video looking for the answer, I’m sorry I have to ask you this. I just recently bought the “Letters to Santa” and i have always used 14 Aida, and went over 1 stitch. But, the calculator said over 2 stitch, is that what you did, 2 over 2?
On Aida, you stitch over one square. You would stitch over 2 on linen or lugana.
That’s what I thought you said. Thank you so much. I watch you and love your work.
Nichol I am sorry that I asked twice on the live about the material type. I came in late and I should of known that you already said it in the beginning so I apologize. And my grandson is in IT so he will have to show me how to put a picture of my stitching. On Facebook.
was is two over one?
How many threads do you use? I was told three strands. Is it two or three? Looks like you’re using two.
I use 2.
Until you fall off ladder and shatter your radius and break your ulna! I can't do any cards or stitching!
How do you get to the u tube community page
If you have subscribed to my channel you should get notified when I post on my community page. On my channel home page click "community" at the top for posts.
@@NicholSpohrLLC I do subscribe and have for some time card making and floss tube right after you started maybe I don’t get notified about your community post because I don’t pay for the premium you tube
What does it mean 2 over 2 ? I just starting again it’s been like 25 years lol
Stitching with 2 strands over 2 threads of fabric (linen or lugana).