How to Prevent Cross Stitch Fabric from Fraying | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, Ford demonstrates a beginner-friendly method for finishing the edges of your cross stitch fabric. Guarantee your edges don't fray or unravel with this easy-to-follow hack. If you're new to flosstube and cross stitch, or more experienced, you'll find plenty of stitching ideas and inspiration here!
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[@katherinebraithwaite3794]

Fastest knot to start this type of thing is a slip knot. Use it like a loop start and tighten up the loop once you pass the needle through. So easy, fast, and reliable

[@kathygerhart7979]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed watching a fellow lefthanded stitcher😊

[@SonovaStitch]

I'm actually right-handed, but I had to go look at the video and was surprised to see that I did this all with my left! I broke my right radius once and spent months in a cast that went from fingertip to shoulder, so I came out the other side of that experience much more ambidextrous.

[@kimegan2032]

Thanks so much; your videos are always super helpful and informative - and I could listen to your voice for hours! So soothing.🪡

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

@@kimegan2032 Thanks for watching!

[@therapistitcher523]

Helpful! I’ve used liquid Fray Check but have also had that drip or run on the fabric. This seems less chemically!! 😂

[@SonovaStitch]

I have used fray check for other things, for sure. Part of the appeal of this for me was that I was going to be flying and didn't want to worry about the extra liquid since TSA gets weird about it!

[@lorenaariasbuentello5926]

Very helpful, as usual. Thanks

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@JillybeanL66]

Thanks for another helpful video

[@SonovaStitch]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@user-ui2qq6no1n]

So helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@SonovaStitch]

Glad you thought so! Thanks for watching!

[@angelaolson38]

That was really helpful.

[@SonovaStitch]

Glad you thought so! Thanks for watching!

[@lisathomas9744]

Love it

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad you loved the video!

[@lisathomas9744]

It helps to learn something new

[@sandrashaw8343]

I like doing blanket stitch. I just do it whilst watching TV. I think it goes quite quickly once you get going. I have also used scissors that cut a zig zag. Thank you. X

[@SonovaStitch]

I haven't had good luck with Pinking shears personally, hence the blanket stitch!

[@sandrashaw8343]

@@SonovaStitch I know what you mean, I do prefer to do blanket stitch as well. X

[@cindyhoomalu1566]

What a helpful video! I’m making a bookmark for my son and the fabric has frayed so much that I ran out of room and can’t finish without losing the last two lines. I don’t know if I should just do my best to secure the fray and just finish without the last two lines on the right hand side or if I should start over? 😢

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

I think this has to be based on how you feel. Do you feel that losing the last 2 lines will ruin the overall look? If so, maybe start again. If not, I would leave as is.

[@br6480]

I’ve always used painters tape but remove it after my project is complete.

[@SonovaStitch]

I did this too once, but even though I removed the tape it eventually discolored my fabric where it was, even after washing.

[@lesleysmith9062]

I new to this cross stich world?

[@SonovaStitch]

Welcome!

[@vulnikkura]

Where have you been all my life?

[@SonovaStitch]

Waiting for you to find me!

[@vulnikkura]

@@SonovaStitch oh my

[@P-la_stitches]

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