6 Different Ways to Start Blackwork for Beginners | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

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[@bobbysteurer]

I’m a 35 year old metalhead dad who has become quite smitten with the very chill idea of cross stitching. CCS - and your videos specifically, Ford - have been my intro to learning. It’s all a bit overwhelming, but I’m looking forward to ordering my first kit and having a go. Thanks for all you folks do.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you! Good luck on your journey into the world of Cross Stitch :)

[@suncoastcrafting6362]

Thank you for going over these methods. I have been cross stitching for a long time. Now I am teaching a friend to stitch. She understood your explanation right away. And now we can stitch together!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

How wonderful! Thank you for watching :)

[@wendyplourde3282]

Thanks for those tips- I had heard of some but others were knew.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching :)

[@MegaCheesypeas]

Really enjoyed this video. I learned that Catherine of Aragon was the catalyst for the use of black work, and was used as a substitute for the lack of lace at that time by mirroring the intricate details. I love the clean look of the work and recently completed a StarWars piece based on this. ❤

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for sharing that awesome fact with us!

[@margaretkutscher5236]

Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

thanks for watching!

[@patriciasullivan7702]

Always learn something I can use in my stitching. Great job 👏

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@userJoyceA]

I do a SAL blackwork that is lasting every week for a year. You gave me great ideas to start. I never knew how to do it. I usually weave it under previous stitches which makes a mess of the back. So thank you!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad you found this helpful, thank you for watching!

[@MrsDominyka]

Wow, I've learned something new after stitching more than a decade!!! 😄 Thank you❤

[@SonovaStitch]

So glad you got something useful out of it! Thanks for watching!

[@gilliankirby3752]

I work on linen only so could you please do a video of starting blackwork on linen. Thanks from Canada!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

I'll pass this request on :) Thanks for watching!

[@joydillow2041]

Thanks Ford. Love the idea with the loop start and stitching right then left. Brilliant. ❤

[@SonovaStitch]

That's one of those things that's so great, it makes you wonder why it isn't just "the way it's done"!

[@elizabeth0elizabeth]

Great video! Could you do a buddy video on different ways to finish the thread in blackwork? That would be helpful too :)

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

We'll add that to the list :)

[@agnesorourke]

You always introduce me to something new and really helpful. Thank you!

[@SonovaStitch]

Glad you found it of use! Thanks for watching!

[@meganmyers1657]

Thank you so much!! I’ve always struggled with getting back stitching started and you help and ideas have been ***chefs kiss 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SonovaStitch]

Glad you found them helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@janetrothwell4448]

I always learn something new from your videos.💗

[@SonovaStitch]

That's so good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@amelialea4353]

Love your videos. Very informative thank you

[@SonovaStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@Penelopestafford-s6g]

Very interesting, Ford, thank you!😊

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@Griwhoolda]

Timely for me! Thanks, Ford.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Great to hear! Enjoy your project!

[@connieeneix3891]

Thanks for your time and inspiration

[@SonovaStitch]

Glad to be of service! Thanks for watching!

[@semadt]

That was really helpful, thanks a lot for that!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad you thought so! Thank you for watching!

[@misseygallawan4662]

Thank you!

[@SonovaStitch]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@donetab]

Thanks appreciate the tips.

[@SonovaStitch]

Thank you for watching!

[@helenaMe325]

Haven't tried blackwork but love your videos and learnt a lot. Just wondered why you used the hoop opposite to usual? IE upside down, working from the back not the front. Thanks 😊

[@SonovaStitch]

Hi there! Thanks for the question. I call this stitching "in the well" (as opposed to "on the drum") and I do it because it helps keep the front of the project clean, and makes it easier to access the back of the project to bury my thread ends, etc, especially when working close to the boundary of the hoop. Thanks for watching!

[@helenaMe325]

@@SonovaStitch Well, that makes sense! Thank you, I have not seen it before. Must try it 😀

[@mightymomof2]

Thanks for the tips on repairing mistakes. I was wondering what to do if I’ve put stitches where no stitches should go? When I remove the unwanted stitches, then the holes in the fabric are larger than if no stitches had been there. Please help!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

As you continue to work on your product the holes should naturally relax into their original position - if they do not, a gentle wash after completing the project should do the trick!

[@KayeTaylorE]

These are great ideas but most only work on Aida. The waste knot looked very uneven because you didnt do a backstitch. Was there a reason for that? The last 2 ideas were great for working on linen.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching.

[@debik3893]

How would you finish off the backstitching when you reach the end of the thread so it is secure?

[@SonovaStitch]

Tuck it under stitches if you have enough that are tight enough, otherwise you can actually use pin stitch or (my preferred method) use the weave-splitting trick on the aida! Thanks for watching!

[@debik3893]

@@SonovaStitch thank you!

[@CorpusChristiCrossStitcher]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thank you for watching!