Cross stitch (Flosstube) #30 - Laying Tool

[@sheilas1283]

Great demo, Pam. You're a born teacher! Your stitches certainly look very neat with the tool. X

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Sheila S Thank you. 😊

[@lisaalexander9110]

first of all I love to watch people stitch and secondly I use a laying tool myself so I loved the video. I made myself a trolley needle because my hands are so small. it made such a difference in my stitching because I use higher count aida and therfore 3 strands. I love that no matter the number of strands it makes your stitches so neat

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Lisa Alexander yeah I also have small hands so my laying tool is fairly small too. Once I got used to it I love it.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Lisa Alexander yeah I also have small hands so my laying tool is fairly small too. Once I got used to it I love it.

[@aprilsodoski4696]

Very helpful, learning new things about cross stitching I never before!

[@serenitystitcher2686]

Wonderful video! Thanks for showing us how you use your laying tool. Your stitches are gorgeous!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Serenity Stitcher Thank you so much.

[@Sunny25611]

What a gorgeous laying tool and a true labor of love ❤️ I’ve not tried using one but I’m up for giving it a go after watching this splendid video..thank you! 😊

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching ❤

[@felicitystitches3143]

I use a trolley needle in very much the same way. I love the difference it makes in my stitches. Tried railroading and came to the same conclusion as you. I love your laying tool though because it was handcrafted by your hubs! It is really beautiful! Such a thoughtful gift, an heirloom really, and a great way for him to be involved with every stitch you make 💜

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Jennifer Harvat Thanks. Yeah railroading is just not my thing. lol

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Jennifer Harvat Thanks. Yeah railroading is just not my thing. lol

[@DarlingBluebell]

Lovely tutorial, Pam, thank you! :) The background music is just perfect xx

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Darling Bluebell Thanks

[@RockinRavenVA]

Love it, thank you so much for taking the time to make this great demo!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+RockinRaven Thanks and you're very welcome

[@Kansas55]

I started using a laying tool and love it. I love how my stitches lay now. I will admit it did take time to get use to it but the end results was the big payoff.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Missed A Stitch Again Thanks. Happy stitching.

[@halfstitchcrossstitch2456]

Very smooth. Excellent demonstration. Thanks.

[@dianncall9971]

Lovely laying tool!.....just an idea...I use one of my small knitting needles and it works great for now.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Diann Call Absolutely.

[@amandawilliamson4780]

Hi Pam Great tutorial, thanks for showing us all.HugsAmanda in UKxxx

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Amanda Williamson my pleasure.

[@mummulastitches4281]

That's a really useful tip, I railroad a bit but this looks much more time efficient so thanks for sharing :-)

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Mummula Stitches you're welcome.

[@DragonStitches88]

your stitches are soooo beautiful!! and that tool is amazing!! I've been thinking about using a laying tool lately and I think this has tipped to scales. I just have to find the right thing to use. I'm sure I have something suitable lying around :)

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Dragon Stitches Yep. Doesn't have to be fancy. As long as its smooth with a tapered end.

[@ShazieinStitches]

Thank you so much for making this video. So helpful.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Shazie C Your welcome. I enjoy doing these.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Shazie C Your welcome. I enjoy doing these.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Even if doing confetti? For every stitch? I would think would take longer...

[@mchell1227]

Great idea! Thanks for showing that!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+mchell1227 Your welcome.

[@DeeStitcher]

Great demo Pam!!!

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Dee Stitcher Thanks Dee

[@Sheywh12]

I have a question 🙋🏼‍♀️ How do you know when your to tight? Thanks

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

If your stitches are too tight, usually you'll end up pulling the fabric holes open more and you'll find it too hard to push your needle through the back of your work.

[@kel06901]

Thanks for the tip. I’m still learning all the different techniques to cross stitching. Does this tool help prevent tangling your floss at the back? I often get a knot if the floss is to long and then it tangles. Also where can I buy one of these types of tools from?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

It may help prevent tangling. I rarely have tangled knots on the back of my work. If you do a search on etsy for laying tools there are a number of people that sell them or you can also find them at any needlework supply shop like 123stitch online.

[@sharonkirts9560]

could a knitting needle be used?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Sharon Kirts You could try that but you might find the length too awkward to hold and use while stitching.

[@beccaann3818]

Sharon Kirts The tip of a broken circular knitting needle is what I use. Works just fine.

[@pajntaub-artsbypaj1130]

Hi. You seems like an experienced cross stitcher. I have a follower that asked me about cross stitching from the back "backwards way." She said that technique gives the front a more clean look due to the tension of the threads. I have never heard of it. Do you know? If so, please share. Thanks.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Can't say I've heard of stitching that way.

[@MissKitten422]

What kind of animal bone is your tool made from?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Cathy Hartley Its cow bone. My husband is s luthier and works a lot with bone for guitar nuts and saddles.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Cathy Hartley Its cow bone. My husband is s luthier and works a lot with bone for guitar nuts and saddles.

[@MissKitten422]

+Pam Reid Thanks Pam! I watched the video where you had mentioned that he was a luthier...awesome profession. Love watching your vids!

[@trinaportner4125]

I am teaching myself how to Crosstitch normally I'd like to embroidery but I thought I would learn how to Crosstitch but I guess I was kind of wondering do you move from color to color are do you do all of one color and then move onto the next color

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Trina Portnerh Trina either way is fine. It's totally a personal choice. If there are defined blocks of colour I'll stitch a full section of colour before moving to the next colour. If there a lot of confetti stitches I'll work in small sections on the chart changing colours as I go and parking my thread in the next space it's needed.

[@kelleyjogirl]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@thesheshedkraftshack9230]

Could you use your cross stitch needle for a laying tool?

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

I'm sure you could but I never have.

[@margaretscrafts]

Thank you, so very helpful.

[@stitchingwithasmile677]

Great video, thanks so much!

[@donnaross344]

Thanks for your video. That really helped me.

[@tamieneal2343]

Thank you very helpful.

[@coleenperkins495]

fantastic!!!

[@StitchingJoanne]

Oh so that's how they work!

[@dorysmessina9629]

Beautiful video,my like!!!My like Cross Stich !.Doriana in the city Sicilia, Italia

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+DORYS MESSINA Thanks for watching. ☺

[@manuedupont1285]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Gingerwalker.]

Good tutorial. I just wish you would of added using it at your normal, no one watching pace. So that we could see how much more time using this tool would take vs not using one.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Thank you. I've been using it so long it doesn't really slow me down at all. Anyone starting out is going to find it slower at first. Just the same as people who railroad their stitches. Starting out with any new technique is slower at first.

[@Gingerwalker.]

@@PamsCraftyCorner Thank you I appreciate your input.

[@renabrown851]

Great Frmp😉

[@Diamond_Bear_Steve]

If you use the "railroad" method on the top stitch it accomplishes the same thing without a laying tool. Once you come up in hole 3 of a 4 part cross stitch, put your needle between the two threads before you go down in hole number 4. Your threads automatically lay parallel. (works for 2 ply projects only).

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

Yes I've used this method before too. Thanks for watching.

[@susananderson4428]

I do that with my fingers instead of that tool

[@morningglory3323]

I have been cross stitching for at least 27 years sorry in my opinion I don't see the point to it it seams cumbersome and slows ya down a x is a x i don't see how much you can do to improve it its just A simple x thats why I like cross stitch its simple not like embroidery where you have to know all different kind of stitches .just my 2 cents

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

You've been stitching just about as long as I have and are entitled to your opinion. I don't always use my laying tool. Just on large full coverage pieces with lots of background that's solid colour. I find the threads lay more evenly and because I've been using it so long it doesn't really slow me down. Some newer stitchers have issues with their threads twisting and with their tension and a laying tool can actually help those issues. Thanks for watching. ☺

[@getreal9281]

are you for real between you and the stash queen your both nuts

[@ThisGuyLovesAnimals]

Can you stop commenting this on all her videos . If you don't like her content or the stash queens in that matters . LEAVE .

[@getreal9281]

+Eat.Sleep.Stich lmao

[@getreal9281]

+Eat.Sleep.Stich omg lol

[@donnaross344]

Thanks for your video. That really helped me.

[@PamsCraftyCorner]

+Donna Ross you're welcome.