Without a doubt, the best video on stitching in hand that I have seen. Appreciated the pros and cons of each stitch and the view of the backside of the fabric. Also, found it helpful when you shorted the small portion of the chart and described the methods you would use. Thank you so much - I have recently discovered your flosstube episodes and I love them.
I so enjoyed your video of choices in stitching. So many ways to enjoy our passion. I am right handed. Arthritis has did a number on my right hand and wrist. I have had a stroke that has effected my left side, hand and arm. It doesn't matter. I shared a sampler with you that I did of my life. I will continue my passion doing the poke and stitch. It is still all about making an "x" and I love every one of the. Thank you again for sharing your passion.
I was taught many years ago. But then crochet took over. But after my mom passed in 2023, I found all the cross stitch ornaments she made for her tree. Now I am starting back into cross stitch. This video was very informative about hand stitching. Will be trying this method. Thank you
Thank you Arica for this informative tutorial! It certainly could be a game changer for me. You are very generous with your knowledge and time ❤. Happy stitching 🫶
I have enjoyed watching and learning from your videos. I hope you will continue to share more. I have been stitching for 30+ years, but have learned something new from your videos 😊
Thank you so much for this video. I am just learning to stitch in hand but I love it. I had no idea how to travel around so now I am more excited to continue. You have a new subscriber that will be watching you as long as you do floss tubes. And your voice is so soothing. ❤
While I’m a self-taught enhanced stitcher, your video provided so many fantastic tips! You are a born teacher! Thank you for taking the time to post a fantastic video
Great tutorial! I am a self-taught stitcher. I have done the hoops, frames etc. I had never seen anyone stitch in hand when I first started. It is my prefered method now, and you are right it is very relaxing and comforting.
I’ve been stitching since I was a young teen. 23+ years later and I have learned so much! I love stitching in hand, but some fabrics I stitch two handed in a square frame on a stand. I prefer English method, but also use the Danish method too. I’ve only stitched on Aida because that’s what I was taught with and then inherited from my Grannie when she passed away. Your tutorial has me motivated enough to try linen! I have some 28 count evenweave and will see how that goes. Brilliant tutorial!! Thank you so much! I could watch and listen all day! 😊❤I’ve had to teach myself some of these travel tips and knowing terms and reasoning is so helpful!
Thank you for sharing a bit of your story with us :) I love hearing how everyone started stitching and where they are at now. Good luck with the evenweave - it’s pretty easy to stitch on once you wrap your head around how to count on it. I did a tutorial on evenweave under the fabric series playlist so if you are stuck as to how to stitch on it go check it out :)
When you mentioned the tutorial, i got so excited i have started ahead of this video. this video however remains super helpful!! great footage of what is going on, this is so clear. i noticed IMMEDIATELY when stitching in hand that my wrists felt a lot better and i found it so much more relaxing! as you say- ergonomic! thank you for giving me the courage to try in hand with your last post, and now giving tips on how to move through different sections. im working on a similar looking plant to the example shown right now in a sampler and finding that challenging.
Hola, muchas gracias por tanto que compartes en cada vídeo; yo soy jubilada y recién entré en éste mundo fascinante de cross stitch y he aprendido gracias a videos como los tuyos. Por favor cuando tengas oportunidad realiza tutoriales para principiantes, hay tanto por aprender y tú muestras con mucho detalle , que motivas para seguir en éste camino. Mil gracias por regalarnos tus valiosas experiencias
Thank you so much for sharing where you are at. I’d love to make some tutorials for beginners. May I ask, what sort of info are you looking for as a beginner?
@@FibersandFlossCanadasé que puede verse muy básico, pero abusando de lo maravillosamente que muestras tus experiencias, yo cómo muy principiante me gustaría saber si hay alguna base para hacer los movimientos correctos para que al cambiar de fila, los deje listos para cruzar la x al regreso y no tener que estar pasando por debajo de la primera / para mantener el mismo sentido en todas las x. Ojalá me haya expresado correctamente y nuevamente muchas gracias por tu atención
Good question. While it can be it’s not the best at the stitches can slide when stitching 1 over 1. You are best to stitch the 1 over 1 using a needlepoint stitch. I plan on doing a tutorial on the needlepoint stitch. I did a tutorial on 1 over 1 for Mira skin conversion in May and I can’t recall if I covered this…? I assume I would have bit I’m not 100% positive….
That tutorial was absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much for taking the time to share/teach all of the methods. Even as a stitcher of 30 plus years I have learned a few things that I can put to use. Amazing video.
Awesome! This is the first time I understand what does it mean to stitch in hand! My method is a 7inch hoop and I do stab and poke! I like to have a taut fabric and that is why I use a small wooden hoop. Sometime I use to do the danish method with the hoop, but my tension can be different, so for blocks of stitches I stab and poke vertically and my stiches look cohesive in this way. I tried once the sewing methos and my stitches were too "round" because I have an heavy hand and I apply too much tension. I will surely try the danih ì englihs sewing method again on a small piece, now that i have your video that is very easy to understand and give t a go. Thank you very much! Paola
Thankyou I learnt so much and am also stitching the same chart so it was very useful! I would love it if you could do a video on how not to make mistakes (asking for a friend 😅) I know it seems obvious - just count properly - and I have a few things I do but I’m sure you would have more tips! Thank you again for taking the time to share ❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Beautifully done. I’ve have cross stitched off and on for 40 years plus and always learning something new. I’m mostly a Danish method stitcher. My go to fabric has always been Aida and now giving linen a try. I’m a retired critical care nurse and I definitely understand the dry hands after working a few shifts. Love your channel. ❤
It's always fun to learn new techniques even after 40 years! Man those dry hands though, seriously, I feel only nurses can truly appreciate what washing one’s hands 200 times in a day does to your skin in the winter!
English stab and stitch in hand full coverage cross stitcher here. I love this method, fast and easy. Interesting video to see you demonstrate a variety. You are a fantastic Flosstuber 💖
Oh wow thank you so much! I always find it interesting to watch others stitch, knit and sew as the variety is truly amazing. One simple stitch yet there’s a hundred ways to make it… happy stitching!
Amazing! What a fabulous tutorial. Everything is so clear and thought out. I really appreciate this and definitely going to give in hand a try! 🤩 Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I watched it and apparently I mostly follow the Victorian method. I did not know all these different methods. I only saw that people from America and Canada mostly begin stitching in the left upper corner. I work from the right side of the pattern to the left. In doing so I do not make rows, but columns from bottom to top. Just a different way. I stitch both in hand and in a hoop, whichever I feel the need for at that moment.
So lovely to hear how you stitch :) that’s the beautiful thing about this craft, it’s one simple X but yet there’s are so many ways to go about making that X. Lovely. Happy stitching!
So helpful. What I was the most interested in was how you decide your stitch paths for the best looking stitches. One question I had ( maybe I missed it) is when you have done a row of danish stitches and need to do a row starting directly above, where do you start your stitch? Do you do the upper right part of the stitch and go back to the lower left and then start your lower legs moving to the right? Or come back to that stitch later to keep it shaped neatly. Hope this makes sense.
Good question! I did address this towards the end. You are right. I typically do the stitch directly above the one I just finished but I will stitch that one right leaning leg from top right to bottom next then stitch normal Danish for the rest of the row and when returning and stitching the top/left leaning leg I stitch the entire row together including very first stitch…. Happy stitching :)
Fascinating tutorial, Arica. When I was taught to cross stitch, I was very strictly told that the direction of the top leg (especially) mattered for the finished look of the piece. So, that (for the whole piece) you would have to stitch the top leg bottom right to top left - you could never stitch top left to bottom right. [Or the other way around, the point was you couldn't mix and match] I must admit, that my early conditioning doesn't always stick🤣 Is this something that you've heard of? The theory was that the tension and 'shape' of the X was better/more consistent, if you followed this practice.
Yes you are right, it does affect the tension and the top leg can appear the same when stitched differently but most commonly you can see a difference where it may be a bit more elongated or shorter etc. I tend to stitch in all directions but if the top leg doesn’t sit right, then I will just remove it and stitch from the other direction. Thanks for tuning in!
Arica, You're a great teacher. I followed you, and found your directions pretty easy to follow. I may try stitching in hand on my next project. Right now I am a monogomous stitcher. I have always been a monogomous stitcher and I can't seem to make myself pick up another project when I am in the middle of another one. I have to finish it. I have only begun to stitch for myself. I have given away everything I've ever stitched so if I make mistakes, they will be my mistakes to keep and learn from hopefully. Thank you so much for this tutorial.
That is a really great attitude! I'm glad you find my tutorials easy to follow, it means a lot to me. Happy stitching and I hope you start keeping some of your fav pieces for yourself :)
I'm a self-taught cross stitcher (after watching my mom a bit). I have done all of these methods without knowing what they are called. I appreciate your tutorial because it will help me to be more intentional as I'm choosing stitch paths. Also, I have only recently discovered variegated floss (I took a long hiatus from stitching) and this helps me understand better how to get the most from these flosses! I have stitched in hand but not for a full project. I will save this video to use as a reference. Well done!
I'm so glad the video was helpful! It’s funny how we intuitively make these stitches and later realize there’s a name associated to my “cheating” stitches and your self taught stitches!
This has been great! Thank you. I didn’t know there were names for these different methods of stitching. I assume that the methods can be switched around within one piece as needed.
Awesome presentation. I definitely will be starting an in hand project. No hoop….challenging myself. Also on starting with single thread, do you pin stitch to start. I saw with double thread you use the loop method. I only use one thread on higher counts so was curious on your method. I pin stitch to start and end as it works for me. Curious what you do.
Sometimes I do too but usually I’m too lazy and just sew the end in. I’m planning on doting a tutorial on the different ways to anchor your thread(s). Thanks for tuning in today :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada I hold it like I would be sewing a hem or quilt binding. It glides much quicker for me right to left. Does that make sense? I go bottom L to top R to top L to bottom R.
This is hard to see! I think a bigger count fabric would have helped! I do appreciated what u have taken time out of your busy day to help us stitchers! Thank you
Wait, I’ve had to stop and come back to the video more than once, so maybe I’m confused… when you did the Victorian method up and down, how is that different than working danish method up or down?
Good question. With Danish working down vertically you come up in the lower left corner, down in the top right and up in the bottom right then finish off the top left by going down in the top left, then for the next stitch you come up in the left lower hole. During this time your needle is always sewing from top to bottom (your needle is always in the vertical position). For Victorian you come up in the lower left corner, go down in the top right but instead of coming up in the bottom right you will stitch horizontally with your needle coming up in the upper left and then you finish off your stitch in the lower right hole. Personally I only use Victorian for travelling left or right horizontally rather than vertically with the one exception of lines like let’s say a window pane so I’m stitching horizontally then switch to vertical Victorian to run the bottom leg all the way up the window then work directly back down that same line completing all the stitches. It’s almost more of a mix of Danish bc I don’t complete and individual stitch but rather work the entire line of stitches at once. If you were to flip the work over and look at the back you have horizontal lines rather than the vertical lines you see with Danish stitching.
@ ok, I think I figured out where I’ve gotten off track - I didn’t pay as much attention to the Danish section (because my brain assumed I knew that part) and clearly I do need to go back and start over while not stitching because my brain didn’t assume that Danish meant only those holes, but has been assuming Danish meant any method that made all one leg then the other leaving short stitches, no matter what direction they are. For example I consistently work on rows or columns of stitches one of 4 ways that I had assumed all were considered Danish: 1) first leg lower left to top right moving right along the row, and eventually moving top to bottom, 2) first leg top right to lower left moving left along the row, and eventually moving bottom to top, and less common 3) first leg lower left to top right moving upwards along the column, and eventually moving right to left, and 3) first leg top left to lower right moving downwards along the column and eventually moving left to right. Because to my brain, this is literally turning Danish on its side or upside down, it’s the same thing just worked in whatever direction you have free holes to be working from into your existing stitching. I’m going to have to come back and watch this when I’m not also stitching to find out what I am doing on the other ways I “stitch Danish” but apparently am not! lol! This is what I get for trying to listen to this and work on a piece at the same time - works great for regular Flosstube, not as much when there’s actually so much content I need to be paying closer attention to!
Thanks for the tutorial, but if I am honest: These demos do not work well for us on the other side when it's done on linen for those of us who primarily stich on Aida. The minute you picked up your fabric, my brain resisted / stressed thinking about the effort in counting the threads. However, I will watch this tutorial again when I make another attempt to learn how to stich on linen. Take care!
Thank you for your feedback. The theory is the same for Aida, the only difference is how you count your boxes (Aida) or threads (linen). If you like I can make a little clip showing Aida and email it to you? If you would like this please send me an email to fibersandfloss@gmail.com If Aida is what you enjoy stitching on, there’s no need to try on linen. Stick to what you love :)
Without a doubt, the best video on stitching in hand that I have seen. Appreciated the pros and cons of each stitch and the view of the backside of the fabric. Also, found it helpful when you shorted the small portion of the chart and described the methods you would use. Thank you so much - I have recently discovered your flosstube episodes and I love them.
I so enjoyed your video of choices in stitching. So many ways to enjoy our passion. I am right handed. Arthritis has did a number on my right hand and wrist. I have had a stroke that has effected my left side, hand and arm. It doesn't matter. I shared a sampler with you that I did of my life. I will continue my passion doing the poke and stitch. It is still all about making an "x" and I love every one of the. Thank you again for sharing your passion.
I’m so glad you continue to stitch despite the challenges - that’s the spirit! It truly is all about making that “x”! To many Xs yet to come :)
I was taught many years ago. But then crochet took over. But after my mom passed in 2023, I found all the cross stitch ornaments she made for her tree. Now I am starting back into cross stitch. This video was very informative about hand stitching. Will be trying this method. Thank you
It is so special to have these ornaments from your mom and that you are continuing this craft. I hope you can think of her with every stitch :)
Thank you, Arica, for this very helpful video. I am grateful for these times when technology allows you to give me private lessons in my own home 😅😊
You are very welcome! I'm glad you feel like you are getting private lessons, I’ve never thought about it like that before :)
I was in hand stitching while watching listening and-yes I do them all. Great video.
That is awesome - I do it all too!
Thank you Arica for this informative tutorial! It certainly could be a game changer for me. You are very generous with your knowledge and time ❤. Happy stitching 🫶
Happy stitching to you too! 😊
I have enjoyed watching and learning from your videos. I hope you will continue to share more. I have been stitching for 30+ years, but have learned something new from your videos 😊
Thank you for watching! So glad you found it informative. Happy stitching :)
Thank you so much for this video. I am just learning to stitch in hand but I love it. I had no idea how to travel around so now I am more excited to continue. You have a new subscriber that will be watching you as long as you do floss tubes. And your voice is so soothing. ❤
Welcome to the channel Debra! I hope you enjoy the regular videos as well as the tutorials. Happy stitching :)
While I’m a self-taught enhanced stitcher, your video provided so many fantastic tips! You are a born teacher! Thank you for taking the time to post a fantastic video
Oh wow, that's so nice of you to say! It's so fun to share my experiences with you. Happy stitching!
Great tutorial. I’ve always used a hoop but can see definite benefits to stitching in hand. Loved having other techniques demonstrated. Thank you. ❤
I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful! Happy stitching!
Great tutorial! I am a self-taught stitcher. I have done the hoops, frames etc. I had never seen anyone stitch in hand when I first started. It is my prefered method now, and you are right it is very relaxing and comforting.
It is so lovely to hear that you've found the joy of stitching in hand!
And I, until finding flosstube this year, had no idea people used hoops for cross stitch. I´ve only did it in hand, all my life. :)
I’ve been stitching since I was a young teen. 23+ years later and I have learned so much! I love stitching in hand, but some fabrics I stitch two handed in a square frame on a stand. I prefer English method, but also use the Danish method too. I’ve only stitched on Aida because that’s what I was taught with and then inherited from my Grannie when she passed away. Your tutorial has me motivated enough to try linen! I have some 28 count evenweave and will see how that goes. Brilliant tutorial!! Thank you so much! I could watch and listen all day! 😊❤I’ve had to teach myself some of these travel tips and knowing terms and reasoning is so helpful!
Thank you for sharing a bit of your story with us :) I love hearing how everyone started stitching and where they are at now. Good luck with the evenweave - it’s pretty easy to stitch on once you wrap your head around how to count on it. I did a tutorial on evenweave under the fabric series playlist so if you are stuck as to how to stitch on it go check it out :)
When you mentioned the tutorial, i got so excited i have started ahead of this video. this video however remains super helpful!! great footage of what is going on, this is so clear. i noticed IMMEDIATELY when stitching in hand that my wrists felt a lot better and i found it so much more relaxing! as you say- ergonomic!
thank you for giving me the courage to try in hand with your last post, and now giving tips on how to move through different sections. im working on a similar looking plant to the example shown right now in a sampler and finding that challenging.
I'm glad you found this video helpful, and I can't wait to hear how things come together. I’m happy your noticing a difference already :)
Hola, muchas gracias por tanto que compartes en cada vídeo; yo soy jubilada y recién entré en éste mundo fascinante de cross stitch y he aprendido gracias a videos como los tuyos.
Por favor cuando tengas oportunidad realiza tutoriales para principiantes, hay tanto por aprender y tú muestras con mucho detalle , que motivas para seguir en éste camino.
Mil gracias por regalarnos tus valiosas experiencias
Thank you so much for sharing where you are at. I’d love to make some tutorials for beginners. May I ask, what sort of info are you looking for as a beginner?
@@FibersandFlossCanadasé que puede verse muy básico, pero abusando de lo maravillosamente que muestras tus experiencias, yo cómo muy principiante me gustaría saber si hay alguna base para hacer los movimientos correctos para que al cambiar de fila, los deje listos para cruzar la x al regreso y no tener que estar pasando por debajo de la primera / para mantener el mismo sentido en todas las x.
Ojalá me haya expresado correctamente y nuevamente muchas gracias por tu atención
I’ve never tried stitching in hand and honestly never realized it was an option, but your tutorial makes me want to try!
It is so relaxing and a great way to keep your project on the go!
@@FibersandFlossCanada Do you find you do most of your projects in hand, regardless if project size or fabric count?
@ good question…. Yes I love to stitch them in hand, all of them. My chatelaine is in frame same as my Elizabeth furniss as it’s a 56 count.
Thank you so very much for one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. You’re a born teacher, Arica!
Oh wow, that means a lot to me! Happy stitching!
Your stitching is wonderful and the back is beautiful. Is the Danish stitch used on the skin of the Mirabella one over one.😊
Good question. While it can be it’s not the best at the stitches can slide when stitching 1 over 1. You are best to stitch the 1 over 1 using a needlepoint stitch. I plan on doing a tutorial on the needlepoint stitch. I did a tutorial on 1 over 1 for Mira skin conversion in May and I can’t recall if I covered this…? I assume I would have bit I’m not 100% positive….
That tutorial was absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much for taking the time to share/teach all of the methods. Even as a stitcher of 30 plus years I have learned a few things that I can put to use. Amazing video.
Glad it was helpful! Happy stitching :)
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I now want to try in hand stitching. I will start with a small pattern.
I'm so glad you are inspired to try it!
Thank you so much for doing this video. It is the best demo of stitching in hand I’ve ever watched!! ❤
You’re welcome! So glad you found it helpful :)
Arica that was fascinating. Thanks for the good tutorial.
You are most welcome!
Awesome! This is the first time I understand what does it mean to stitch in hand! My method is a 7inch hoop and I do stab and poke! I like to have a taut fabric and that is why I use a small wooden hoop. Sometime I use to do the danish method with the hoop, but my tension can be different, so for blocks of stitches I stab and poke vertically and my stiches look cohesive in this way. I tried once the sewing methos and my stitches were too "round" because I have an heavy hand and I apply too much tension. I will surely try the danih ì englihs sewing method again on a small piece, now that i have your video that is very easy to understand and give t a go. Thank you very much! Paola
What I’m loving here is hearing how everyone stitches! Thank you so much for tuning in and good luck stitching in hand!
Thankyou I learnt so much and am also stitching the same chart so it was very useful! I would love it if you could do a video on how not to make mistakes (asking for a friend 😅) I know it seems obvious - just count properly - and I have a few things I do but I’m sure you would have more tips! Thank you again for taking the time to share ❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Beautifully done. I’ve have cross stitched off and on for 40 years plus and always learning something new. I’m mostly a Danish method stitcher. My go to fabric has always been Aida and now giving linen a try. I’m a retired critical care nurse and I definitely understand the dry hands after working a few shifts. Love your channel. ❤
It's always fun to learn new techniques even after 40 years! Man those dry hands though, seriously, I feel only nurses can truly appreciate what washing one’s hands 200 times in a day does to your skin in the winter!
English stab and stitch in hand full coverage cross stitcher here. I love this method, fast and easy. Interesting video to see you demonstrate a variety. You are a fantastic Flosstuber 💖
Oh wow thank you so much! I always find it interesting to watch others stitch, knit and sew as the variety is truly amazing. One simple stitch yet there’s a hundred ways to make it… happy stitching!
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Amazing! What a fabulous tutorial. Everything is so clear and thought out. I really appreciate this and definitely going to give in hand a try! 🤩 Thank you!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy stitching!
Thank you for this video. I watched it and apparently I mostly follow the Victorian method. I did not know all these different methods. I only saw that people from America and Canada mostly begin stitching in the left upper corner. I work from the right side of the pattern to the left. In doing so I do not make rows, but columns from bottom to top. Just a different way. I stitch both in hand and in a hoop, whichever I feel the need for at that moment.
So lovely to hear how you stitch :) that’s the beautiful thing about this craft, it’s one simple X but yet there’s are so many ways to go about making that X. Lovely. Happy stitching!
Hi Arica - This was very helpful. Thank you. I have ideas now about different situations of stitching where a different method can be used.
Thanks for tuning in with me this morning Nicole :)
So helpful. What I was the most interested in was how you decide your stitch paths for the best looking stitches. One question I had ( maybe I missed it) is when you have done a row of danish stitches and need to do a row starting directly above, where do you start your stitch? Do you do the upper right part of the stitch and go back to the lower left and then start your lower legs moving to the right? Or come back to that stitch later to keep it shaped neatly. Hope this makes sense.
Good question! I did address this towards the end. You are right. I typically do the stitch directly above the one I just finished but I will stitch that one right leaning leg from top right to bottom next then stitch normal Danish for the rest of the row and when returning and stitching the top/left leaning leg I stitch the entire row together including very first stitch…. Happy stitching :)
Fascinating tutorial, Arica.
When I was taught to cross stitch, I was very strictly told that the direction of the top leg (especially) mattered for the finished look of the piece. So, that (for the whole piece) you would have to stitch the top leg bottom right to top left - you could never stitch top left to bottom right. [Or the other way around, the point was you couldn't mix and match]
I must admit, that my early conditioning doesn't always stick🤣
Is this something that you've heard of?
The theory was that the tension and 'shape' of the X was better/more consistent, if you followed this practice.
Yes you are right, it does affect the tension and the top leg can appear the same when stitched differently but most commonly you can see a difference where it may be a bit more elongated or shorter etc. I tend to stitch in all directions but if the top leg doesn’t sit right, then I will just remove it and stitch from the other direction. Thanks for tuning in!
Arica, You're a great teacher. I followed you, and found your directions pretty easy to follow.
I may try stitching in hand on my next project. Right now I am a monogomous stitcher. I have always been a monogomous stitcher and I can't seem to make myself pick up another project when I am in the middle of another one. I have to finish it. I have only begun to stitch for myself. I have given away everything I've ever stitched so if I make mistakes, they will be my mistakes to keep and learn from hopefully. Thank you so much for this tutorial.
That is a really great attitude! I'm glad you find my tutorials easy to follow, it means a lot to me. Happy stitching and I hope you start keeping some of your fav pieces for yourself :)
I'm a self-taught cross stitcher (after watching my mom a bit). I have done all of these methods without knowing what they are called. I appreciate your tutorial because it will help me to be more intentional as I'm choosing stitch paths. Also, I have only recently discovered variegated floss (I took a long hiatus from stitching) and this helps me understand better how to get the most from these flosses! I have stitched in hand but not for a full project. I will save this video to use as a reference. Well done!
I'm so glad the video was helpful! It’s funny how we intuitively make these stitches and later realize there’s a name associated to my “cheating” stitches and your self taught stitches!
❤❤❤I’m so excited to watch this video. I have been stalking your UA-cam for this video.
Have a wonderful
weekend!!!
Yay! I had hoped to post earlier but life happened, so I apologize for the wait. I hope you enjoy it :)
@ No apologies necessary. Life happens and family comes first.
Thank you so much for this video. I finally understand how to travel around pattern while stitching in hand.
I'm so glad it was helpful! Happy stitching!
This has been great! Thank you. I didn’t know there were names for these different methods of stitching. I assume that the methods can be switched around within one piece as needed.
Absolutely! You can switch around methods within one piece as needed to create the best tension and visual appeal.
Awesome presentation. I definitely will be starting an in hand project. No hoop….challenging myself. Also on starting with single thread, do you pin stitch to start. I saw with double thread you use the loop method. I only use one thread on higher counts so was curious on your method. I pin stitch to start and end as it works for me. Curious what you do.
Sometimes I do too but usually I’m too lazy and just sew the end in. I’m planning on doting a tutorial on the different ways to anchor your thread(s). Thanks for tuning in today :)
Thanks so much. I want to stitch a Mirabilia entirely in hand so I can bead as I go (and I don’t want to buy a scroll frame yet).
That’s such a great idea - I’m sure it will turn out beautifully!
The Victorian method is fastest and easiest I think. I hold my needle totally different too, as if I’m sewing.
That’s excellent. How do you hold your needle? Thanks for tuning in today :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada I hold it like I would be sewing a hem or quilt binding. It glides much quicker for me right to left. Does that make sense? I go bottom L to top R to top L to bottom R.
i mix all three methods all the time. all depends on how the pattern im stitching is working up
That's so interesting to hear how you stitch! Happy stitching :)
This is hard to see! I think a bigger count fabric would have helped! I do appreciated what u have taken time out of your busy day to help us stitchers! Thank you
Thank you for your feedback :) May I ask what device you are watching this on? I know from an iPad or tv it is huge whereas on a phone it is smaller…
@ my phone of course which is smaller
Wait, I’ve had to stop and come back to the video more than once, so maybe I’m confused… when you did the Victorian method up and down, how is that different than working danish method up or down?
Good question. With Danish working down vertically you come up in the lower left corner, down in the top right and up in the bottom right then finish off the top left by going down in the top left, then for the next stitch you come up in the left lower hole. During this time your needle is always sewing from top to bottom (your needle is always in the vertical position).
For Victorian you come up in the lower left corner, go down in the top right but instead of coming up in the bottom right you will stitch horizontally with your needle coming up in the upper left and then you finish off your stitch in the lower right hole. Personally I only use Victorian for travelling left or right horizontally rather than vertically with the one exception of lines like let’s say a window pane so I’m stitching horizontally then switch to vertical Victorian to run the bottom leg all the way up the window then work directly back down that same line completing all the stitches. It’s almost more of a mix of Danish bc I don’t complete and individual stitch but rather work the entire line of stitches at once. If you were to flip the work over and look at the back you have horizontal lines rather than the vertical lines you see with Danish stitching.
@ ok, I think I figured out where I’ve gotten off track - I didn’t pay as much attention to the Danish section (because my brain assumed I knew that part) and clearly I do need to go back and start over while not stitching because my brain didn’t assume that Danish meant only those holes, but has been assuming Danish meant any method that made all one leg then the other leaving short stitches, no matter what direction they are.
For example I consistently work on rows or columns of stitches one of 4 ways that I had assumed all were considered Danish: 1) first leg lower left to top right moving right along the row, and eventually moving top to bottom, 2) first leg top right to lower left moving left along the row, and eventually moving bottom to top, and less common 3) first leg lower left to top right moving upwards along the column, and eventually moving right to left, and 3) first leg top left to lower right moving downwards along the column and eventually moving left to right.
Because to my brain, this is literally turning Danish on its side or upside down, it’s the same thing just worked in whatever direction you have free holes to be working from into your existing stitching.
I’m going to have to come back and watch this when I’m not also stitching to find out what I am doing on the other ways I “stitch Danish” but apparently am not! lol! This is what I get for trying to listen to this and work on a piece at the same time - works great for regular Flosstube, not as much when there’s actually so much content I need to be paying closer attention to!
No railroading needed?
Thanks for the tutorial, but if I am honest: These demos do not work well for us on the other side when it's done on linen for those of us who primarily stich on Aida. The minute you picked up your fabric, my brain resisted / stressed thinking about the effort in counting the threads. However, I will watch this tutorial again when I make another attempt to learn how to stich on linen. Take care!
Thank you for your feedback. The theory is the same for Aida, the only difference is how you count your boxes (Aida) or threads (linen). If you like I can make a little clip showing Aida and email it to you? If you would like this please send me an email to fibersandfloss@gmail.com If Aida is what you enjoy stitching on, there’s no need to try on linen. Stick to what you love :)