Cross stitch full coverage for beginners - Part Five
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2019
- Hello, my lovely Flosstube Friends!
This is part five of the cross stitch full coverage for beginners mini-series.
This series will be a step by step guide looking at all you need to know to get started on learning to cross stitch on a full-coverage design.
Here in part five, we will be doing a step by step tutorial looking at how to put the first stitches into your new start on a full-coverage design and learning how to start your thread using a loop start method with 2 strands of floss.
There will be a follow-up video after this one (Part 5A) where we will continue working further on with the parked threads and working with a single strand of floss for those using a higher count evenweave.
I look forward to seeing you again in part 5A.
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I have to say I've been watching these tutorials and one thing has blown my mind. I've been stitching since I was 12 (I'm 42 now). You pulling one thread from the skein looped through that way has changed my life. Why didn't I ever think of that?! Thank you, I mean THANK YOU!! My stitching life is forever changed thanks to you showing this. I know you didn't create this but I never would have known about it if not for you!
Lisa K That was my takeaway as well, lol. I’m working on a HAED, “Beloved”, full size not a mini. I also have my floss loaded on a Pako thread holder, but haven’t pulled out an individual thread from a skein in the manner Teresa did. That’s the beauty of tutorials...everyone has their own tips and way of doing things. We can always learn something from each other!
Same here. Who knew!
I know this is an older video, but this series is reeeeeally helping this newbie stitcher. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain and demonstrate parking and your general approach to full coverage - I am very thankful! 🙏
You are so welcome!
I am now re-thinking my floss storage again - I BLAME YOU!!! I love the way you can pull out a single skein. Enjoying your series. Happy stitching.
Again, this old dog is learning new tricks. I would have had to take the thread off of the holder and take a thread and then put it back on the holder. How wonderful!!!
You, my dear, are doing a simply wonderful thing for those who know nothing about stitching. When I started, I wanted a teacher so much. You are going to help countless beginners get their bearings so that they can hit the ground running rather than spending many hours trying to find the answers to their questions. I love you for this. : ) ❤
I LOVE how often you say that your way works best for you but the “right” way is the way that works for each stitcher! 💕💕
So true!
Just like to say a massive thankyou for showing how to do this parking method,I've started stitching about 20years ago but gave up on a project as it was so difficult to read the chart because it was so confetti heavy,now I have dug it out got the stitchy bug back and making progress,over the years I've thought I won't be beaten by it and done many much simpler charts which I have enjoyed but always wanted to finish this full coverage one so thankyou,thankyou for taking the time to show us how to overcome something I never thought I would ever finish ❤ forgot to say found you through the stitching bunny podcast and I'm really enjoying following your journey from the very start xx
Haven't stitched in 25 years but with your help, I am going to try again. I appreciate how complete you are. I have watched all five videos and most of them twice---while I made notes. :-} I've ordered my fabric, qsnaps etc. Can't wait to get started. Thanks you for all your time and effort! Wouldn't be surprised if these become the go to tutorials! Now to watch more of your videos.
Excellent series - I have taken copious notes and will add them to my Google cross stitch notes - thank you so much for your time in sharing your info
OMG... I have never tried pulling one thread from the skein while it's still on the holder like that!!! I usually have all my threads on the Pako thread organizer, but occasionally the threads come in a kit, they're on a card and looped on. What a time saver. I can't wait to try it later. So funny. Your "spaceship" is my "Saturn". Thank you for another GREAT video!
This is such a detailed and well explained series. I greatly appreciate all of the time, effort, and patience that you have put into these videos. Now I can see the benefit of working in columns one square at a time. I have a full coverage project that I have been hesitant to start, but I think that you are giving me all of the mental tools that I need to do so.
If you don't mind, I would appreciate you showing how you start with one thread since you cannot use the loop method. Thank you so very much!
bless you! i've just started on a full coverage piece and getting so aggravated because of all the single stitches all over the place and every single video i've watched have such neat backs. when you said that it doesn't matter what it looks like on the back, it was really freeing
Thank you so much! Finally found someone to really explain parking! Others assume you know more as they explain.
This series is/has been amazing Teresa. Thank you for sharing it.
These videos are just amazing, I have been cross-stitching for more than 30 years, and have still learned so much, thank you, Teresa, you are a star.I am so glad I watched this to the end because I wasn't sure about two threads, just shows I am taking notes👛.👛👛
I remember when you started stitching, your sweet husband got you all set up soon after you got the stitching bug. And that bug was all over you!. You were immersed in this craft and like so many of us, you used stitching to de-stress. I’ve been fond of you as a stitcher from the start and it’s really easy to be fond of you as a person. ❤️
Beautiful , thanks for sharing 😻🐦
Thank you for bringing method and order to my previously chaotic large full coverage cross stitch project. I was discouraged but now I feel empowered!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Brand new to cross stitching and am loving it. My mother was an avid stitcher. My whole life she had linen in her hand and a purse of floss. I am so sad that I did not get into this craft while she was with us. Again, I am loving this and these wonderful videos, thank you!
Thank you. I am not a full coverage stitcher, but I learn many little tricks from your tutorials. I also enjoy your humor. Wish I could send you loads of colored pencils.
I love some HAEDs but I've never stitched one because I didn't know all these bits of info that you are teaching. Thank you so much for bringing these videos down to the level of a beginner and not talking above our heads. Thank you!
Just getting back into stitching after 20+ years. Just found your videos and I have learned so much! Thank you for your teaching! You have a gift for explaining things so well. Now off to start stitching. ❤ from Texas
Thank you so much Teresa! This series has made my love for stitching to come back. This weekend I'll go home to my parents where my WIP's are and start stitching them again.
I have been recently wanting to try full coverage, so the timing of your tutorials have been perfect! I have learned a lot, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for showing an easier way to park. I’ve been afraid to try parking because of other ways people do it. I love your way. So when I start my HAED , I will try to park. Love all your videos.💐♥️
I have been watching your Cross stitch for Beginners and even though I had done cross stitch many years ago ,I have recently started watching Floss tubes and I love yours.I have ordered My first HAED mini and my floss and am just waiting to start Thank You.I am so excited to try this again@60 years young.
I’m so glad to have learned how to park threads! Ingenious! TY!
Thank you thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! Full coverage finally makes sense!! You have explained it all brilliantly, now I have to get the courage to try it myself.
I am a fiber artist that spins yarn, knits, crochet, weaves and makes bobbin lace. I have never had interest in cross stitch until I discovered your channel and full coverage.
I ordered a cheaper kit to give it a go and I absolutely love it. Thanks for such great information and motivation!
This has been the most helpful video that I have watched about full coverage and parking!! I have looked high and low and yours was the most informative, down to earth, easy to understand than all others! Thank you! You were a God-send for me for I have several pieces that are full coverage and yet didn’t want to get lost by doing it in the center as I’ve done with my smaller projects.
When I got my HAED, (Ruth Warrick Goes To Work - Bill Dodge), the pattern said 2X1 over 25 count. I started doing it and the stitches looked really tight. I didn't like it at all. Then I decided to do 2 threads, tent stitch and it went a lot better. I found the coverage to be adequate. Next time, though, I will try 1X1 full cross on 25 count and see how I like it. Thanks for you video. Even though I am no longer a 100% novice, I still enjoyed watching your series and even learned a couple of things I didn't know. Don't get me wrong, I have only been stitching for a year. A future idea (you don't have to do this) is maybe you can show us how to stitch on linen. For example, if I bought a Mirabilia which is stitched on linen, how do you stitch on it. 2X2 with full x? What count? This I don't know. It will be my next project.
Teresa thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos you've helped me so much, I really really thank you, you are such a sweetie 😘
Teresa, thank you so much for this series. I’m not a new stitcher, but I’ve learned loads from you dear one. ♥️ from AZ, US.
Thank you so much for these videos. So helpful and I am starting to understand parking
Thank you! That made the loop method and parking much clearer! Yeah!!⚾️
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this tutorial now I understand how to park. All the other stitchers never explained this this way. Now I understand how to do it. Again THANK YOU. Now all I have to do is figure out how to use it on Parern Keeper.
This video is great. You are a natural born teacher! Thank you for taking the time to help us❤️🧵❤️
Teresa! God Bless You! I've had a full coverage piece that has been hiding at the bottom of my WIP pile because it has been so aggravating to work on. Your tutorial has provided me with the tricks to tackle it again and hopefully finish it!
I want to thank you for teaching me how to do counted cross stitch and all that comes with it. You are an amazing teacher and the work you do is so incredibly beautiful. I subscribed yesterday. Within the next 2 months I hope to order and begin my first one. I've got a 5'x2.5' diamond painting, a printed cross stitch with about 40% left and a small beaded cross stitch near done. I can then start this. Really, truly excited about it. I'm thankful I found you!
The videos have helped me a lot, also with if you miss a symbol and it's okej because I thought several times "dont miss the 8" 🤣
I love this series. I'm a new cross stitcher and I tried those beginner kits and i just didn't feel smart enough cause i couldn't figure it out. I did my first thing as a 'freehand' to practice before buying a pattern. I like Etsy because I have OCD and autism and i find being able to bring the PDF up on my tablet and follow that way easier as I can zoom in as much as I need. Thank you for creating this series, its answered a lot of questions I had especially on bigger projects. I also find your accent very pleasant and clear. Thanks for doing this!
I've really enjoyed watching this series so far. I'm not new to stitching or to full coverage. I am working on two HAEDs currently. I just really like watching you. I understand that most people don't like 25 ct 2x1, but I'm one of the crazies that doesn't mind. I'm working on an 81 page pattern (only on page 6). You are definitely making me rethink my storage. Man, the way you slide the thread right out of there is mind blowing. My biggest issue would be how to store it once the project is complete. Now you have all these cut strands. I can see the Annie's Keepers being a solution, but it seems like they would be difficult to use during the project. What do you do about multiple projects? I have to think about this some more. Anyway, I meant to say that you are an incredible teacher. You have put so much time and energy into this. Looking forward to seeing more. My daughter and I filmed our first floss tube this week and I have a whole new appreciation now for what you do and how easy you make it look.
THANKYOU!!! That parking business is wonderful. Wish I had a tutorial like this 30 years ago. I can’t wait to start over again stitching and enjoying this art thanks to you my dear. Thank you for your precious time and explanation. You have truly inspired me to start my stitching again ❣️☘️❣️
Thank you for your lovely message and I am so pleased this series has helped you 😀
I just LOVE your tutorials on cross stitching
I am picking it back after 20 years and am doing Van Gogh’s sunflower from Scarlett quince, and have picked up some amazing tips
Love your directions!!!
You are awesome!!! Thank you sooooo much! You are an excellent teacher and I now are ready to start cross stitching and not be scared!
Hola Teresa, fantástico tutorial!!
Thank you so much for such a detailed video about the parking method :)
Full coverage coming at me!!! Awesome tutorial Teresa 😍
Thank you so much!! Really helped this complete beginner!
This is so incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you so much.
Great video Theresa
Love these episodes Teresa.....I’m just along for the ride 😉....but fascinated with your tutorials - well done you for taking the time to do this and taking the fear out of Cross stitch. 😊😊
I've noticed almost all cross stitching video tutorials are British women haha. Totally dig the accents.
And yeah, like other people have said in their comments, 17:00 just blew my mind. You've helped this beginner a great bit. Thanks!
Thankyou so much , this has made complete sense to me
How do you mark your parked threads with Pattern Keeper? I agree with others that said you changed their stitching! Especially being able to pull one single thread was🤯!!! I don't know how I never knew that lol
Thankyou these videos have been soo helpful for a new cross stitcher you explained things so easy
These have been the best instructions for stitching HAEDS!
I have so many HAED charts...sigh...that I’ve bought over the last 3 years. And, have been frozen to start any one of them. Your videos for beginners have been sooo enjoyable and informative that I’m feeling “warmed-up” with motivation. =D Confession, though, I don’t like working with anything smaller than 16c. But, I will be starting with something REALLY small, like a Face of Fairy or a QS. And, so these are smaller to begin with and on 16c, they won’t turn out to be as large a living room carpet LOL. =P. Most sincerely! Thank YOU!!! I know this takes lots of time and effort outside of the actual time that your videos take...and I, for one, REALLY appreciate your sharing your time and knowledge. =D. =D
I have got my chart yet, but very excited
Ya know I've watched all of these videos and you actually told me things I didn't know. Thank you for doing these videos you are a very good tutorial teacher.
I have never done the park method but I'm giving it a go now on the current image I'm working on... I thought it looked so confusing when I saw it at first but you have explained it perfectly. Thank you.
I'm an experienced stitcher, but you have helped me figure out how to start on a corner page instead of in the middle of the pattern. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I love how much time you took to show us how to do this. It makes more sense now than when I watched other videos. Watching you, made me think I can actually do this! 😀 thank you! 🌸
You are so welcome and you CAN totally do it !
Thank you! Thank you! Showing one 10x10 square makes it all seem like it’s possible. Showing how you do parking, makes it seem possible. I love the idea of two colors. I use KnitCompanion for my PDFs. I use one color for finished stitches (haven’t done full coverage yet, very new stitcher) and love the idea of a second color for parked. Very easy. Thank you. You have a great talent not just for stitching but for teaching also and making a beginner not feel stupid, or not overwhelmed. You are a breath of fresh air!!!! Thank you!!!!
I am a knitter who is just starting cross stitch. I therefore already have KnitCompanion. Somehow it didn't occur to me I could use it for cross stitch pdfs. So now you have helped and encouraged me greatly with this comment! Thank you
Excellent, thank you
This is the most comprehensive tutorial I've come across so far! Thank you for the detailed demonstration!
Glad it was helpful!
So many great tips, and all explained and pictured clearly. I'm finding this series SO helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. The parking makes so much more sense now, thank you for such a clear explanation. I am also re-thinking my floss storage system. Right now am using the "floss away" system, and have bobbins on the way to me BUT....I sure like the keepers you use. I may just go with the Annie's Keepers for working on a project. You really are a good instructor!!!! Thanks!
You are so welcome!
This series was AH-mazing! I’ve been cross stitching on and off for over 30 years - mostly off until recently, as health issues have given me more time.
I’ve always loved HAEDs (first found them as Diamond paintings), but was way too intimidated.
Recently a young floss tubers videos got me really excited, but I was still nervous and confused. I was like, how on earth do you know which parked blue is which (of the 15 different) blue?
Watched this and BOOM. You just made it click and now I’m like, well duh!
Already purchased my first chart following your recommendation - a story keeper a few days ago, have all the floss and just waiting for the fabric to arrive … I’m bad at waiting, lol. And then … as I got online to dream over my wish list, I saw they are having a half off sale … so I had no choice. I had to buy another.
I am sending a heartfelt thank you for the time you put into this series, Teresa. You did more than just help me learn something fun, creative and beautiful. I was recently diagnosed with cancer (again). This one is incurable (but not immediately terminal … so I WILL finish all the things, lol), and I have an upcoming surgery next week. I plan to stitch to my heart’s content on HAEDs now that I know how!
Thank you my sweet stitchy friend from ‘across the pond.’ Lol.
Thank you for sharing.
Enjoyed the videos as long am a beginner learnt a lot about cross stitching
I have tried parking before & found it really annoying. But I think I will give it another try. Thanks for putting so much time into this series.
Hi I miss your stitchy vlogs I hope everything is ok with you and your family x
Thank you so much for this class really. I have purchased the same pattern and plan on working through it with you. I have wanted to start cross stitching and your series of videos are a godsend. Thank you so much for sharing your time and experience. I am a new subscriber too.
Wonderful! Welcome to the stitching community.
Teresa. You are spectacular. I have watched this series of UA-cam's on starting to do full coverage. So far I have ordered a pattern. I am trying to find Annies floss keeper without any success. Even on Annies catalogs. Maybe they aren't making them anymore. Disappointing. Anyway keep making video tutorials. You're the best.
Lakesideneedlecraft in uk has them in stock if it helps.
Never clicked on something so fast and immediately liked!! Omg thank you so much! I’m commenting even before watching because of how excited I am!
I cant pull thread like that 1 strand for life of me. Im a cross country. But never parked. New to me. Been stitching since I was 8.
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit cross stitchin years ago due to hand dermititus. you can't stitch with lotion on (nutrogena norwegian formula only thing that helps) that might help someone. i love x stitch and miss it sooo bad. i am retired so i don't care anymore i am gonna x stitch. i been hearing bout parking. i watched a bunch of videos on it. i'm not dumb, but i just couldn't get it. it was cery confusing to me.... i watched this video by you and i finally get it.. thanks soooo much
Hi Peggy! So pleased my videos have helped you. Hope your stitching is going well.
I am going to start my favourite painting ;p it will take forever. But thanks for these videos!!
Have fun!
Any chance you can show us how to load the holder with floss please! Thanks for the great tutorial
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Excellent information! You’re very good at this! What is your floss organization system and where can I get it?
Thank you for your lovely comment. I’m using Annie’s keepers you can get them from lakesideneedlecrafts in uk. I also believe the stitchstore supply them in us
Omg I love love your channel I’ve been surcharging for this type of video on how to know where to start! I had no idea how to figure that out I bought this big big pattern from amazon with tons of pages i was like what in the world 😖😖 I have a question can I start in the center? And if yes how do I choose the next page ? Thank u sooo much im a beginner intermediate
Hey Jann! Thank you for your lovely comment. Of course you can start in the middle - but it might be a little more tricky to work out which page goes where. That said If you decide on the middle and can workout the page that is the middle, stitch that page and then pick a page directly next to the middle page and work outwards from there - hope that makes sense. Obviously if you are looking to use the parking method this might not work due to the parking of the threads.
Teresa Little Stitcher thank you for the reply! That’s what i kinda thought 😭 I just wanted to make sure bc i have a project that I bought Dimensions cherry blossom creek gold collection 16 count 10x10 and i started in the center because that’s what Ive heard all the time now i have like a big center part that i stitched and I don’t know where to buy more yarn
It is possible to stick in hand, I did it on a 16 cnt.
Are you finished this piece? Could you show it in a video? You have inspired me to do a full coverage. I just ordered HAED Abundance of Joy mini stocking.
I have not put much into this one. I must get back to it! Happy stitching. xx
Gosh that magic guide makes life easier ,Teresa does the magic guide come in beige ? And do you know where l can get it from ,as l am in Australia.great tutorials.
Hi Beverley, The 25 cnt magic guide does come in Ecru. As your in Australia it might be better to just google Ecru magic guide fabric and it should come up the suppliers for you :)
Thank you for all your help. I have just finished my beginners kit owl, and sent off for a next kit. It has arrived with NO GRIDS, just a cross at the staring point. Do any of your films help us with that? I am a bit daunted. Fortunately is is not large!
Hi Susan, sorry no I don't grid my own fabric. I personally would buy the same count gridded fabric and use that instead.
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Can you please tell me the name of the lap/table stand you are using for your QSnap frames? I am looking for something more portable to hold a QSnap. Thank you.
Ooops..., never mind...I just found it. It is featured in your Flosstube #65 episode from Jan. 5. Your series of videos is so helpful. Going to attempt my first full coverage with parking. Thank you for all the information. I finally understand what it is all about and how it is working.
Hello do heaven and earth designs come in kits. I can only find the pattern
Hey Teresa where did you get that frame from please look ideal
I have a pattern to start and the material is black!! Which I'm not looking forward to using, also it feels quite stiff when I put it in a hoop.
Any suggestions would be helpful not a complete novice but by no means an expert HELP
Glo
Hi Gloria! I think you are referring to the Qsnap frame? Amazon do them if you type in the search Qsnap or here is a link amzn.to/30vyWNY
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Just found your video's...why do park stitches rather than finishing the stitch in the next block? How long are your threads
it allows me to travel the thread and spend less time keep starting and finishing threads.
What needles do you use?
I can't tell if you are stitching with two threads or what. Got it...2 strands!
But if my fabric are WAY to big for my hoop or frame???
You can try rolling the excess fabric up in a grime guard - or use clips of some kind?
How do you avoid banding when working in rows like this?
As I do blocks and not long rows I find I don’t get lines in the project. So I stagger the 10x10 blocks and I have never had a line appear by doing it this way.
Hi Teresa. .what other progress keepers are there for android..I tried the new one you demonstrated but it will not work for me as it won't recognise the pattern I have uploaded..I tried photo and then converted to a pdf...and also a direct scan as a pdf..still nada nothing. CAN YOU HELP ME...thanks Colin.
Hey Colin, Sorry to hear the app is not working for you. As I am an apple user and not android I am afraid I only know of a few. There is a new android app that everyone is going crazy about called pattern keeper - but personally, don't know much about it. The other option is Crafty Lisa demo of EZPDF ua-cam.com/video/_dG2Kpouowk/v-deo.html That might be an option - Hope this helps :0
Teresa, I have a question... I've tried the way you showed to start a single strand, but I'm running into an issue: Every time I need to come up in a stitch that runs in the same hole, the starter stitch comes undone. How do I prevent this? Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Beth, Whe I do the single stand start stitch and come up the start hole and down the hole with the tail stitching our do not pull hard you just wan the thread to lay down on the fabric. then when you do the second leg of the x make sure to give it a little tug to make sure it is secure before moving to your next stitch - hope this helps.
@@TeresaLittleStitcher I am actually not having a problem with that part. I'm having trouble with the stitch coming undone if I have a different stitch that comes up the hole in which that hanging tail sits. Is there a way to avoid that?
What app are you useing to track your stitches?
I was using good notes but now I have a android and use pattern keeper for my full coverage pieces