4 Mistakes to Avoid When Cross Stitching | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, our new KZbin Presenter, Sian from Craftivating Creations is sharing with us 4 common mistakes to avoid when cross stitching. She shares cross stitch tips, helpful ideas and suggestions on how you can get the most out of your needlecraft experience! This practical stitching advice would help a beginner or even if you've been cross stitching for a while.
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ABOUT ME:
Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!
See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x

[@julesm9081]

LOVE the matching thread and nail polish! xx

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching! x

[@saragarddiner9244]

Great! I did start and then had some time away from my cross stitching, so wanted a refresh. Everything I needed to remind me. Thank you Sara x

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Great job!

[@luciapotts1213]

Well done Sian.

[@GIL3969]

Really great tips and great explanations! Your explanation about how to calculate the size of the fabric you need for your piece is WONDERFUL! That’s the first time I understood how to do that! I finally got it!! Thank you !

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for much for your lovely feedback! x

[@sblazey61]

Well done Sian x

[@evelyn_a_x_the_pond]

Sian you’ve done absolutely amazing!!! So proud of you!! 💗

[@hellen8566]

my stitches often got the way you showed in the first example and I didn't know why, thanks to you guys now I can fix it! thank you so much!!

[@SpunkyGirl107]

Welcome Sian. Your video was well done. You spoke clearly, and at the right speed to make it easy to follow. The demos were spot on. Thank you for all the tips. Good Job.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for much for your lovely feedback! x

[@timothywilson4648]

Great video - very helpful!

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

Thanks for the tips. I used to do a lot of cross-stitching but haven't done it for a few years. These were great tips to help me jump back into the craft. New subbie here!

[@shirleycox5566]

Sian fantastic video. You have explained and demonstrated everything so clearly. Your a true professional.💕

[@sewmesarah]

Great tips!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for much for your lovely feedback! x

[@susangeisler7426]

Thank you! Really enjoyed your tips!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for much for your lovely feedback! x

[@beeyeansan7292]

Thanks for the tips. Can i know how to get the design? So wonderful, i like it so much.

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Yes of course - you can find the pattern here: www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/collections/cross-stitch-a-longs/products/hello-pumpkin Thanks for watching!

[@julesm9081]

hi Sian! this is BRILLIANT!!!!! XX

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching! x

[@meganmyers1657]

Wonderful! Thanks for the tips!!!

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for watching! x

[@hayleyjanebourne]

Brilliant job, Sian! Thanks for the tips!

[@BethChadwick]

Woo hoo! Well done Sian! Excellent video 😊 xx

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Thanks for much for your lovely feedback! x

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Love your channel

[@suzannahchirgwin-wade8751]

I have been looking for a channel too help . How can I stop a gap between two cross stitch . Now you have answered my Question , what is the best way too start a new thread and specially if you have too changed different colour but on the line same line. Thank you answered my first question

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Hi, we have a great video on different ways to start your cross stitch! :)

[@cherylchandler-whitcomb3232]

Thank you

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

You’re welcome x

[@davidashley3970]

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

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

I'd say this is personal preference. You can do it either way :)

[@dees3179]

You can have lots of needles threaded to different colours at the same time if you are doing small numbers of stitches. Look up ‘parking’ for tips on how to manage this process. It saves re threading your needle all the time.

[@5877user]

I’m doing a stamped cross stitch pattern. How do you protect the stitched area as you stitch across a large pattern? Since the bottom usually has the symbols for the color of threads, I guess I should start at the top and maybe roll it as I stitch downward. No one seems to know.

[@messymia2899]

Sian I’m so HAPPY for you!! You did a GREAT job with this video!! But that doesn’t surprise me!! I’ve been following you on Flosstube since you started and you are one of my favorites!! Can’t wait for your next video!

[@SpriteMO2]

yea I did enjoy your video.. like... who would've thought. already subbed

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ritavioleau4497]

I need some advice. I started a project two years ago, maybe even longer than that. I had to put it away as my life became too busy. I recently picked it up again and noticed a distinct difference in the shade of black that I used then and I don't know how to obscure it. The recent black floss is more shiny and deeper than the one I started the first part with. Other than frogging the first part (oh nooo) what can I do? Its a big picture and i just want to finish it. Please tell me how I can solve this problem? Thank you so much! Margaretha

[@stroke_of_luck_stitcher]

I have a question - is there anything I can do if I didn't leave enough fabric on the edges for finishing?

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

That really depends on how little room is left. Some people cut some aida and sew it on to give it a false edge :)

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I would never eat or drink near my project and hands are always clean when handling 😳

[@fatimahbandukwala7932]

amazing video but i couldnt understand the size part

[@CaterpillarCrossStitch]

Which part? We'd love to help!

[@sharonginger2997]

But what if you are lift hand

[@rachelwainwright8794]

Being left handed doesn’t make any difference in my experience (I’m a lefty and my nana taught me to cross stitch and she’s right handed)

[@julesm9081]

👏👏