Have a great time with your two trips. If I lived in the US, I'll surely be joining you. With regards to dampening floss with a sponge and water, that's now a habit with me thanks to you...less knots, better coverage and less stress. Thanks for that. Stay safe Jean ❤
Such interesting info about the letters i and j. Thank you as always! I love learning about these sorts of things! You explain things so well...not just the history related topics but the stitching ones as well. Your precise use of words makes it very easy to follow your stitching explanations/directions. That's not a skill that is naturally possessed nor easily acquired by everyone. Enjoy your week!
I want to thank you so much for your informational videos! I find that sliding the floss across the damp sponge makes quite a difference. It makes the threads lie so nice and flat. Having learned to cross stitch about 40 years ago and not attending any classes or camps, I was not aware of so many of the things I’m seeing on the floss tube videos. They truly have rekindled my enjoyment of cross stitching. I’m currently working on that lovely piece you designed- America Land That We Love - and just loving each little square as it comes to life. It’s a beautiful piece. Thank you.
Another really interesting video. The colours in the samplers you are designing are beautiful. So helpful the tips on parallel threads. Off to cut up a sponge. So glad you are looking forward to your trips. A thank you for your time and experience.
Than you Jean for another informational flosstube. Always like to learn the history of needlework and samplers. The I and j was so interesting, thank you. Anxious to see your new designs.
Thank you Jean as always for your video and sharing your knowledge with us. I found the history of the letter J so interesting. Since I have been using your damp sponge technique ,I am a lot happier with the look of my stitching. Thank you for your advice on the coverage of my raven DMC 310. The change of thread manufacturer has worked a treat. Stay safe and well.
Thanks for all the information and tips about I and J...I find these are so helpful to my daily stitching...have a great week...wishing you joy and happy stitching/designing ❤️
Railroading is much easier if you're working in a hoop or on a frame. It would be fun for you to do a poll and see what percentage of your viewers stitch in hand versus stitching on some sort of frame. Thanks for all these interesting videos. I wish I could go on all of those train trips! I love Grand Junction. If you will be in that area for a day or two a side trip to Colorado National Monument would be something you would enjoy I think.
👍Great tips and advice. I use the camera 35 mm film container's and a sponge. Since the 90's the same one. Lol. But I like your little container. I will try it. Thanks for tips.
I have used Sulky Sliver for gridding. It works great. I have also used a very light weight fishing line. I like the Sulky product better, it's softer but does not split.
I have been using a heavy quilting thread (YLI) just because I have it handy but I found out that I can split that thread if not careful, so I am starting to take out when I get there.
As always a very informative & interesting podcast Jean. I have a question. I know when your cross stitch piece is finished if on Aida, you can go ahead & wash it. However I heard today that if your project is stitched on linen, then you must keep it clean, as you cannot wash it. Is this true, & have you ever washed a project of yours when finished on linen? Thanks again for so much great information. Cheers 😊❤️💕🥰😘😍
Oh my gosh. The things that people say without any foundation. Linen is washable. I not only wash my linen projects when I am done ... I wash them while the project is underway.
Another great video! I just returned from a road trip to the Grand Canyon. We took the Grand Canyon Railway into the park and it was great ... you are in for a lot of fun! I really enjoyed this week's demo. I have never seen a needle threader like the one you showed. Will be buying one soon after suffering with a really sore index finger from pinching the floss when threading a needle. I'm also going to try dampening my floss to remove all the kinks from using plastic floss bobbins. Do you stitch with the floss damp or wait for it to dry before starting? Have a great week!
I don't wait but by the time I thread the needle and find my place to start, it's pretty much dry. If you are stitching with an overdyed thread and you are not certain if it's colorfast, then waiting for it to dry is advisable. Or if stitching with silk, let it dry as silk is relatively weak while wet.
As always, many great stitching tips. Jean, do you ever re- wet your threads as you get further along the strand of thread? I worry about the top thread in my cross being parallel, but sounds like bottom stitch is just as important!? Both of your Train Trips sound fabulous! Wish I could go, will look forward to your 2022 teaching schedule!
Hi Jean! What is the standard linen that you use when you have these demonstrations? It always looks so shiny and I am wondering what type it is. Do you use it for a lot of your stitching 🧵 , or just the demonstrations? I watched you thread your needle with your little needle threader hook. You are pulling four strands of thread through the eye of the needle the way you do it, and that’s why you struggle a little bit to get that hook with four threads through the eye. You could instead put the loop of your thread onto the hook. If you do that, you are only pulling two strands of thread through the eye, which pulls through more easily. 😀
Loved seeing you stitch Victorian, so smooth. What do you do when going from left to right so the stitches look the same as Victorian? Demo please? Thank you!
I rarely use Victorian to fill an area with row after row of the same color ... I prefer Danish for that. But if I want to stitch a row of Victorian starting from the left, I turn my project 180 degrees so I can actually stitch right to left.
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Thank you so much for answering my question. My instinct was correct, but I wondered if there was a better way. Now I am at peace! 😌
Hi Jean, I have a question for you that really involves more sewing than cross stitch. I have a favorite vintage linen dresser scarf that I use all the time on my makeup table. Well I dropped a huge blob of hot glue on it, about the size of a large quarter. I left the blob since ripping it off would make a big hole and probably rip the fabric. Do you have any tips about how to remove it? Also I was thinking of using some pretty visible mending techniques to repair it and make it attractive. Can you recommend any good books about it? Especially if you know anything that would be more like a booklet rather than a huge tome, although I would enjoy reading about the techniques. Wow! What a question, right?
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Hi Jean, yes there is a hole. I left it in the freezer overnight, and was able to pick off most of the hardened glue but it did leave a good sized hole in the old fabric, and more glue still stuck on, although the main blob is gone. I put it back in the freezer to try loosening the remaining glue pieces. My question now is, should I try darning the hole, or try to find a piece of linen to patch it with? And should I try to find linen thread, or just use cotton?
Thank you Jean, I always learn something each time I watch your videos. I do have a question, do you dampen all your threads…cotton, silks and overdyed?
Thank you for another great lesson. I have been using the dampened sponge and it’s a game changer for me in keeping my floss parallel. I’ve seen a lot recently about thread conditioner and bees wax, what about using those?
Beeswax will darken your thread over time. I don't know what effect thread conditioners will have but in general I'm not a fan of additives and think that floss manufacturers aren't going to depend on an after-market product to improve their wares. Water works for me.
Have a great time with your two trips. If I lived in the US, I'll surely be joining you. With regards to dampening floss with a sponge and water, that's now a habit with me thanks to you...less knots, better coverage and less stress. Thanks for that. Stay safe Jean ❤
Thanks!
Such interesting info about the letters i and j. Thank you as always! I love learning about these sorts of things! You explain things so well...not just the history related topics but the stitching ones as well. Your precise use of words makes it very easy to follow your stitching explanations/directions. That's not a skill that is naturally possessed nor easily acquired by everyone. Enjoy your week!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for thoroughly answering my question. I am so thankful to have such a knowledgeable mentor. Your trips sound so exciting. Have a great week!
You, too!
I want to thank you so much for your informational videos! I find that sliding the floss across the damp sponge makes quite a difference. It makes the threads lie so nice and flat.
Having learned to cross stitch about 40 years ago and not attending any classes or camps, I was not aware of so many of the things I’m seeing on the floss tube videos. They truly have rekindled my enjoyment of cross stitching.
I’m currently working on that lovely piece you designed- America Land That We Love - and just loving each little square as it comes to life. It’s a beautiful piece. Thank you.
I loved stitching ALTWL and was sort of sad when I was done!
Thank you for answering my question! Now I’m off to order a container and sponge for better stitches!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the tip to straighten the stitching thread using water and a sponge. It works great!
I'm so glad you like it, too!
Another really interesting video. The colours in the samplers you are designing are beautiful. So helpful the tips on parallel threads. Off to cut up a sponge. So glad you are looking forward to your trips. A thank you for your time and experience.
Thank you!
Than you Jean for another informational flosstube. Always like to learn the history of needlework and samplers. The I and j was so interesting, thank you. Anxious to see your new designs.
You are so welcome!
Another great video Jean,very interesting about the letter J, Thankyou for sharing 👍🇳🇿
Thanks for watching.
Thank you. I’m one of those twisted thread stitcher. I’ll have to try your quarter needle turn and see if it helps me.
Let me know!
Thank you Jean as always for your video and sharing your knowledge with us. I found the history of the letter J so interesting. Since I have been using your damp sponge technique ,I am a lot happier with the look of my stitching. Thank you for your advice on the coverage of my raven DMC 310. The change of thread manufacturer has worked a treat. Stay safe and well.
I'm happy to help!
Thanks for all the information and tips about I and J...I find these are so helpful to my daily stitching...have a great week...wishing you joy and happy stitching/designing ❤️
Thank you! You too!
I learn so much from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I look forward to each new video. You’re a great teacher!
Thank you!
Judy here..thank you again for another great video. Always look forward to them.
Glad you like them!
I really enjoyed the history lesson. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Hopefully the weather improves.
The weather always gets better ... eventually!
I have Katy! Bought many years ago...she is patiently waiting to be stitched! One of these days! 💕😁💕
Thanks!
Both of these trips sound fantastic. Have a great time
Thanks!
Thank you for the thread demonstration, I was wondering about the railroading and keeping every straight.
You are welcome!
How I wish I could come on one of your tours Jean. 🇦🇺🌺
Me, too!
Love listening and learning. Thanks so much
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the history lesson on the letter j! Happy stitching.
Thanks for watching!
Railroading is much easier if you're working in a hoop or on a frame. It would be fun for you to do a poll and see what percentage of your viewers stitch in hand versus stitching on some sort of frame. Thanks for all these interesting videos. I wish I could go on all of those train trips! I love Grand Junction. If you will be in that area for a day or two a side trip to Colorado National Monument would be something you would enjoy I think.
Thanks for the suggestion ... I have been exploring Colorado when I visit my daughter in the Denver area. It's a beautiful state!
Always informative and inspirational
Thank you!
👍Great tips and advice. I use the camera 35 mm film container's and a sponge. Since the 90's the same one. Lol. But I like your little container. I will try it. Thanks for tips.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for doing the letter J, as my name starts with J. Many thanks from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺
We need our J's don't we!
I have used Sulky Sliver for gridding. It works great. I have also used a very light weight fishing line. I like the Sulky product better, it's softer but does not split.
I have heard good things about it.
Thank you thank you for discussing letter J!
You are so welcome!
I have been using a heavy quilting thread (YLI) just because I have it handy but I found out that I can split that thread if not careful, so I am starting to take out when I get there.
Good idea!
Very interesting!
Thanks!
Jacob from Modern Folk Embroidery has a fine collection of old samplers that he charts .
Yes, he does!
As always a very informative & interesting podcast Jean. I have a question. I know when your cross stitch piece is finished if on Aida, you can go ahead & wash it. However I heard today that if your project is stitched on linen, then you must keep it clean, as you cannot wash it. Is this true, & have you ever washed a project of yours when finished on linen? Thanks again for so much great information. Cheers 😊❤️💕🥰😘😍
Oh my gosh. The things that people say without any foundation. Linen is washable. I not only wash my linen projects when I am done ... I wash them while the project is underway.
Another great video! I just returned from a road trip to the Grand Canyon. We took the Grand Canyon Railway into the park and it was great ... you are in for a lot of fun! I really enjoyed this week's demo. I have never seen a needle threader like the one you showed. Will be buying one soon after suffering with a really sore index finger from pinching the floss when threading a needle. I'm also going to try dampening my floss to remove all the kinks from using plastic floss bobbins. Do you stitch with the floss damp or wait for it to dry before starting? Have a great week!
I don't wait but by the time I thread the needle and find my place to start, it's pretty much dry. If you are stitching with an overdyed thread and you are not certain if it's colorfast, then waiting for it to dry is advisable. Or if stitching with silk, let it dry as silk is relatively weak while wet.
As always, many great stitching tips. Jean, do you ever re- wet your threads as you get further along the strand of thread? I worry about the top thread in my cross being parallel, but sounds like bottom stitch is just as important!? Both of your Train Trips sound fabulous! Wish I could go, will look forward to your 2022 teaching schedule!
Yes, I do occasionally re-wet the threads if they don't seem to be staying parallel and YES! the bottom half is just as important as the top half!
Hi Jean! What is the standard linen that you use when you have these demonstrations? It always looks so shiny and I am wondering what type it is. Do you use it for a lot of your stitching 🧵 , or just the demonstrations?
I watched you thread your needle with your little needle threader hook. You are pulling four strands of thread through the eye of the needle the way you do it, and that’s why you struggle a little bit to get that hook with four threads through the eye. You could instead put the loop of your thread onto the hook. If you do that, you are only pulling two strands of thread through the eye, which pulls through more easily. 😀
I just use scraps so it's all stuff I have used previously. A HUGE thank you for the needle threading tip!
Loved seeing you stitch Victorian, so smooth. What do you do when going from left to right so the stitches look the same as Victorian? Demo please? Thank you!
I rarely use Victorian to fill an area with row after row of the same color ... I prefer Danish for that. But if I want to stitch a row of Victorian starting from the left, I turn my project 180 degrees so I can actually stitch right to left.
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks
Thank you so much for answering my question. My instinct was correct, but I wondered if there was a better way. Now I am at peace! 😌
Hi Jean, I have a question for you that really involves more sewing than cross stitch. I have a favorite vintage linen dresser scarf that I use all the time on my makeup table. Well I dropped a huge blob of hot glue on it, about the size of a large quarter. I left the blob since ripping it off would make a big hole and probably rip the fabric. Do you have any tips about how to remove it? Also I was thinking of using some pretty visible mending techniques to repair it and make it attractive. Can you recommend any good books about it? Especially if you know anything that would be more like a booklet rather than a huge tome, although I would enjoy reading about the techniques. Wow! What a question, right?
Are you sure it left a hole? Heat doesn't usually dissolve linen threads. Once cool, wouldn't you be able to peel the glue off?
@@JeanFarishNeedleworks Hi Jean, yes there is a hole. I left it in the freezer overnight, and was able to pick off most of the hardened glue but it did leave a good sized hole in the old fabric, and more glue still stuck on, although the main blob is gone. I put it back in the freezer to try loosening the remaining glue pieces. My question now is, should I try darning the hole, or try to find a piece of linen to patch it with? And should I try to find linen thread, or just use cotton?
🤗 Thank you Jean!
You are very welcome!
Thank you Jean, I always learn something each time I watch your videos. I do have a question, do you dampen all your threads…cotton, silks and overdyed?
Yes!
I've always add the J if it wasn't on a sampler. Drove me nuts otherwise!
:)
Do you dampen overdyed floss? Does it bleed?
Yes but make sure it's dry before stitching with it. Better yet, pre-wash the threads so you know they are color fast.
Thank you for another great lesson. I have been using the dampened sponge and it’s a game changer for me in keeping my floss parallel. I’ve seen a lot recently about thread conditioner and bees wax, what about using those?
Beeswax will darken your thread over time. I don't know what effect thread conditioners will have but in general I'm not a fan of additives and think that floss manufacturers aren't going to depend on an after-market product to improve their wares. Water works for me.