Thank you! One thing, it is hard to watch when the camera is out of focus

Hi just wanted to give you a simple hint just run the legs of a cross stitch through the center of the bead it will give you a horizontal or vertical bead depending on which order you choose to put the legs in. If you want it diagonal the run one leg of a cross stitch through it. What you did was a good idea but I don’t think it is tight enough.

I use the sewing method but I hold the rolled fabric differently. Instead of the fabric being on the side it is on the bottom making it much easier and more effective to use. I can also use the pin stitch for starting and finishing my thread. Holding the fabric on the bottom will help those who stitch “left handed “ also.

Thank you for a useful video! For now all my pieces are framed and covered with glass, so I was really interested in the way you suggested - to leave some space between glass and fabric. It would be great if you could add some demonstration for such videos next time!

Hi Ford! I saw another KZbinr who has a great tutorial for beading. Her channel is The Giddy Stitcher. Like you, she shows how she does it slow enough that you can follow. The beads stand up and in the correct direction. My first time using beads, I couldn't get them to stand up straight - they would fall on their side and show the hole. That wasn't the look I was going for. I watched a tutorial and found that you go through the hole in the fabric like a regular cross stitch, then through the bead and own the 2nd hole like you would normally. Then up the 3rd hole, split the thread putting one on each side of the bead, and down your last hole, so you have complete the cross in your stitch. Then I found the Giddy Stitcher who added on to that. Thanks for sharing Ford. Take care.

When following a pattern do you complete one colour at a time or keep changing colour as you follow the pattern?

I wouldn't even be able to see the beads to.pick them u. Lol!

I think I would do a small cross stitch through the bead? That might really anchor them down. ❤

I love watching your videos

Mon; July 8th, 2024 Hi, Ford! Here's another Flosstuber you can learn beading from if you think you want to do it differntly...her name is Dana, from Peacock and Fig. I think she's since semi-retired from doing cross-stitch videos but, her videos are still available for viewing if you'd like to check her out. Good luck!! Blessed stitching to you all at Catapillar Crossstitch (❤Trish) North Adams, Massachusetts, USofA

Learned a lot, thank you! When working with beads, consider buying a beading mat. You poor the beads on the mat and they do not roll anywhere. Plus you can pick up the beads easily by sticking your needle through the beads into the mat whitout dulling your needle top.

Love this video and with your beads 😅

Loved the”Boy Hoarder”…..of needles ….this 73 year Happy Ager….grew up with parents of the Great Depression……”thusly I never met a needle I didn’t like to see it live for another day” and yes everyone should have a Mr. Scrappy……

Thank you for this Ford. I have an almost finished project which just needs to be washed, ironed and beads added. The beads are in the centre of some poppies. I've been putting it off but maybe I'll do it now ahead of the Witchy Way SAL and get it off my to do list ❤

Your back looks beautiful ,I'm envious

Ohhhh do some gold beads in the lower part where there's gold colored dots under the hearts

They both turned out really nice ,they were gifts for my two sons and their wives. Had them matted and framed in glass ,plus got it all done on a fantastic sale ,total 200.00 for the both of them I was thrilled. Only don't ever loo at the back of them, it's horrendous. Next cross stitch I do ,I will concentrate on making a clean backing. Lol

My first two cross stitch marriage records I did, the only cross stitch I've ever done, were very fun to me ,once I replaced some of the threads with metallic threads ,added heading,etc. I also didn't get anal about every stitch was where it should be. The one marriage records was extremely busy ,with alot of one and two stitch groupings

Watching this after messing up a big project 🥲

That's look very tidy. I am going to try. One suggestion, the central section of the fabric should be gridded in a different colour in order to identified the centre.

Hi thank you 🙏. My question is if my usual stich starts with 42 does it matter if I sometimes do 24?

Plastic pouches is the best storage for me. I reorganize all my flosstube, and now I will not change 😅

Help! I just washed an old sampler I purchased and the red dye has run and isn’t coming out! What should I do? 🥹🥲🥲🥲

I usually use a clean cotton sheet for all my ironing. I place my embroidery face down and iron it that way.

Hi, I just found you and immediately subscribed. My needle art career started with my tiny needlepoint shoppe in Washington, D.C., cross stitch occupied one small basket with very little interest. The left-right needlepoint stitch is referred to as the “Continental” stitch and if you have the least little bit of tension while stitching, your canvas will pull tightly to the left-right direction. Cutting it out to redo will leave deep welts in your fingers and you hopefully won’t make that mistake more than once. The “Tent” stitch is referred to as the “Basketweave” Stitch, which prevents any canvas distortion. Another benefit to this stitch is that it leaves a very sturdy reverse side of your work. I found this extremely useful when needlepointing chair seat covers or any project that will get lots of wear. Sorry I went on so long but it’s all good information. Now, back to your videos.

I loved your video. I particularly loved seeing your collections - so much fun to see what else our stitchers are up to. This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and am sure happy that I’ve subscribed. 😊

Great information I didn't know all of this. Good to see Nugget having his little bath. I have two birds and I love to watch them taking their baths.

Yay there's nugget !😆🎉 Thx for vid.

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I appreciate that this is supposed to be quick but the stitches were so messy. I want the private side of my projects to be as neat as the front

Thank you Ford! I’m a new cross stitcher so your series has perfect timing.

I have only just heard of pin stitch as a beginner just starting my third project. I saw one very short video by someone which was fine but this is amazing! Hugely informative and I LOVE the naughty pin stitch haha! Can't wait to try on my future my challenging projects. Off to find videos on evenweave and linen as I have two practice fabrics and they are SO small and not sure if I'll be able to do it! 😬😬😁😁👍👍

Oh man that looks super fun! Definitely plan on going next year! ❤

I love your suggestions - thanks Ford! Do you/anyone have any suggestions for “confetti” French knots? For example “snowflakes” on a Christmas scene.

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Awww….I love the sweet little sweets from Nugget❣️ Thank you for another great tutorial!

This video is great, I’ve learned so much from you…..thank you! 🌸

Like this video and your pic on sweater cross stitch pattern and the back the stitches are clean.

How can I make my stitches look even and not bulky. I CANT RAILROAD WITH 3 STRANDS. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I always make sure my floss is not twisted. Any help, I sure would appreciate. Thank you Erma California

How come you don’t iron the pillow slip when you flip your picture over? It is damp

I have an iron but no ironing board. Did you use an ironing board or just the pillowcase and a table. The pillowcase is a good idea. I was thinking of using the top of my washing machine. I was going to use an ironing pad but it has quilting on it. So I want to use the pillowcase. Is it safe to just use a pillowcase on the table or washing machine? Thanks. Love your videos!

I'm going to have to trade in my terry cloth towel for a pillow case! I iron my pieces when they are dry, especially to iron out creases from the hoop and nurge hoop. I notice when I iron directly on my Aida cloth, it discolours the Aida. It then looks brown like I have scorched it. Thankfully this is only on the back, so I haven't ruined projects! Another great video, though! I find the videos informative and entertaining!

Lookout! The cross stitch police will be all over you for ironing on the right side of the fabric. Personally, I think whatever makes it pretty for you is the right way. How do you keep the nozzle on that spray glue from clogging? I love the stuff but find its unusable after the first couple of projects. Hi Nugget!

What are you washing them in? Why do you need to wash it? I am terrified the colors of the floss will run!

I am a fairly new cross stitcher. Your videos are so helpful and I am learning so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I wish you record when you lay down the proyect on the board

Thanks for another informative video. I want to do the sweater for Christmas this year.

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Looks pretty and tidy but one issue is of storing remaining ends of threads after you complete work. I always preserve remaining floss for next work and only ziplock bags work in that way.