Cross Stitch - The Basics

[@pnickel3059]

This is some of the clearest teaching I’ve seen! Perfect for beginners. 50 Thumbs up!

[@jsz1998]

This is the most comprehensive, clear, and straight to the point instructional video I've seen. Thank you! :)

[@bonniepawelkiewicz371]

I was very impressed with her explanations. I have not done cross stitching since I was in my late twenties, and now I am sixty eight years old. At that time I did not have computer to get lessons. You to teach yourself. Thank-you very much! It all came back with your instructions. Bonnie Pawelkiewicz

[@gailblissitt4504]

Best “How-to-do” video I have ever seen !!! Voice slow and relaxing allowing the listener to absorb fully the information. Wonderful tips....especially the starting loop tip !! I find the music relaxing ....simple pattern and limited notes that knits things together.... No soaring trumpets or crashing kettledrums......AND ....a lovely lovely lady !!!

[@saragulyas1826]

Hello! I am by no means a beginner, as I've done cross-stitch since I was about 7 years old (over 20 years now!), but I was never shown to have the loop in the thread to start the stitching. I think that is much easier than what I have been doing. It just goes to show that even if you've done something for years, you can always learn a better way of doing things! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@kiztorres3218]

How wonderful. I'm so sad you did not continue to make videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

[@gilsmith6807]

Excellent beginner video. The softness of her voice and light music in the background sets up a quiet tranquil environment for cross stitching, which is the way I think it should be. It’s all about the relaxation and art!!

[@rosemaryaugustine130]

This is just what I needed, a lady who was instructional, informative and clearly gave me beginner instructions that all the other videos out there rushed through. Thank you for your terrific video. Some people prefer a different style than this lady, personally, this is how I like to learn and how I like to be taught. Thank You!

[@pixiedust8587]

How can anyone not like this video?? I mean really, you came here to learn and this person is super sweet, she is thorough, and she is doing a super job!! You 66 people who gave this wonderful person a thumbs down. You need a hug.....because something is just not right with you!! ~*~HUGS~*~

[@bxgal347]

That is an awesome comments for the lil sad ones lol

[@patriciaclement8021]

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[@sparklylittlechicken]

This is the most British video and it makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing your tips with us! 💜

[@maureenbetts2060]

I've been cross stitching for years but your using 1 strand folded with the loop on the underside to secure the stitching was eye opening. I'll do this from now on. Thank you so much for this informative video

[@allenbentley7289]

I thought the loop anchor theory sounded awesome. I have cross stitched many years and getting back into it. Gonna try this method.

[@RanaAurora]

This was not only very informative, but also just adorable. Thank you!

[@ashlynbradley8525]

Cool

[@deborahborg3027]

Crazy4 nailart pp

[@soggyburger3638]

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[@madonnapincus9069]

Your video is the best I've seen so far. Much clearer and much easier to understand. Your voice is also clear and pleasant. You seem to be more concise than a lot of the ladies I have listened to previously. Thank you so much. I have subscribed and look forward to many more videos teaching me how to stitch.

[@rociomolina4595]

I love it. I'm a beginner and you did a wonderful job at explaining everything. Thank you.

[@kathymcewan886]

Perfect! This was so well done. Nice close ups, good fabric/thread contrast, and helpful instructions without being overly chatty. This is the only one needed!

[@miriamcastillo7843]

Thank you so much. I broke my ankle yesterday and I am bed ridden for 5 days and decided to take up Cross Stitching without a clue of what I was doing. You make it look so easy! Thank you again for helping me get through these long days!

[@sharmilachakraverty6439]

Such a nice and simple way to describe and instruct the very basic and very important techniques of cross stitching. Nice examples and lighting of the video. Thank you.

[@candicek672]

Great video I was shown how to cross stitch by my nan over 20 years ago and have forgotten everything. The video was very helpful and hopefully I will now be able to do the pattern I have gotten for myself thank you.

[@katerinahikesalot1644]

Wow! I have been stitching my whole life - that's many decades! - and I've never seen that way of securing the first stitch with a loop! I've never known to thread the needle that way! It changes everything! Thanks!

[@RHC_NYC]

The host was absolutely lovely. The video was very educational. Thanks for sharing!

[@philomenameyer3812]

wow you learn something new every day. I like how you make the loop when you first start. Makes it easyer. Thanks.

[@franciulla2895]

This is the best learning video I've seen so far. Thank you - your wonderful.

[@TraceySmithMoonwalker]

I'm teaching myself how to cross stitch, and this was a great introductory video. ^_^

[@TraceySmithMoonwalker]

***** Thank you Hany. :-)

[@loredanamuscat6348]

Love all Bothy Threads videos they are well explained. will start doing the loop stitch as I think that the work is cleaner from the back side. Thanks

[@MarvinLikoPuha]

Thank you! I found your video well made, well planned, well narrated, and appealing for a complete stranger to cross stitch such as myself.

[@michelleevans5531]

Thank you so much. I am just learning and this has made things quite clear. I am very disheartened by a few of the rude comments here. I find that the background music shows very good class and is relaxing as well. I am happy it is there. It makes things pleasant. If a well put together video for people who share a similar interest makes you puke..well..you are showing immaturity and very low standards and you are on the wrong category of interests. I find that rude and critical comments come from individuals that are very unhappy with life and enjoy tearing others who are happy down. A blunt fact. Keep making these wonderful videos..background music and all. I very much enjoyed it.

[@barkers16]

Well said!!

[@alimarguliban5202]

Nice video^_^

[@cw602]

This is the best tutorial video on cross stitching that I have found! Thank you so very, very much for your instruction--I now feel confident that I can learn to cross stitch!

[@ContagiousOutcast]

Brilliant video!! You are a wonderful teacher and helped me so much! Thank you!!

[@nikkielynn6018]

Thank you went through many videos but yours was the most helpful. And your voice is easy to listen to.. :) wish me luck making my mom something for her 50th birthday thanks to you I think I have the hang of it ..

[@koribjazic8793]

love this video! everything about it was enjoyable and relaxing to watch and made me want to cross stitch!

[@mindfullyemma]

This was really helpful - what a lovely lady :-)

[@jeremyearl396]

I loved this! So clear and understandable, Thank you

[@J4277320]

Thank you so much for this! As a beginner, I’ve been struggling with starting / finishing / tangled threads and messy-looking work. Your video has addressed all my main worries. -

[@JiggleBaby501]

I love your voice, your wonderful instructions, your calm manner and the whole video. Very informative for a beginner like me. I can't wait to get started on my first project! Thank you so much! Your kits are lovely too! When I master the simple patterns, I'd really like to tackle some of those wonderful kits :-)

[@chocolatebamboos]

I'm teaching myself how to cross stitch.Today I started and Ive been struggling quite a bit. Watch several videos and out of all of them, THIS one was the most helpful and well explained thank you

[@rachaelhutchinson1775]

I’ve never cross stitched before and this was the easiest video to follow! And you’re so sweet!

[@wwjackie7751]

I’m new to this channel, and I agree with the other reviewer...how can anyone give this lovely woman a thumbs down? This is wonderful information for any beginner! Thank you!

[@bwibwi5]

Thank you so much! You are very clear and a wonderful teacher. :)

[@biscuitfeatures]

Great video! I needed to check how to do the second part of the cross, having done a row of half-stitches. This video was very clear and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@emilymaneri677]

I appreciate that you have natural lighting. Every other video that I have watched has had terrible lighting.

[@pyotrleflegin7255]

A very clear and well-explained tutorial. Thank you, ma'am, and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

[@sharonscott1622]

I think it's a well-done tutorial. Nice music, good narration. Good for a beginner, like me.

[@jantune]

What a lovely informative video. I can’t for the life of me understand anyone giving it a thumbs down! Great tip about the loop to anchor, I’ll be doing it this way from now!

[@laurie2553]

I love this video. Wonderfully presented, I wish I could sit with you and learn for an afternoon!!! Thank you so much, I learned a lot.

[@robinwatkins1153]

Wish I could have an afternoon with her to cause I'm lost.

[@Cals-All-Crafts]

Thank you for this, have only just done my first little cross stitich and have now ordered one of your Bothy kits, so looking forward to starting it tfshugs Cal

[@christineheinicke5992]

Terrific introduction! I lost track of the number of tip and hints you offered. I particularly liked the comments about using the scroll frame with fabric to attach the project by sewing. I made the mistake of buying a 'modern" scroll frame with Velcro tape instead of sewing and was unable to remove the residue from my crewel work. In fact, I had to give up because the wool thread colors bled with the cleaning products I tested to remove the residue!

[@Daniel-ef6hi]

Very informative and concise. I'm planning on cross stitching a christmas present using a pattern from the internet and this gave me all the information i needed thanks :)

[@ColorfullCute]

Why is she so cute and nice. it's helpfull tooo

[@lindaouk3713]

Thank you for making this video 😊 we love the way you demostrated the beginning and ending stiches and how to read a cross Stitch patteren👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I am just starting and you make learning fun, thank you and stay safe😌

[@s1udgeguts]

Threading the needle. EXACTLY how my mum used to do it when I watched her repairing my clothes & exactly how my nan used to do it. I don't even need to look at what I'm doing anymore since I've been doing it for years.

[@tashyb635]

Just started cross-stitching today and this is very helpful :)

[@LisaLee1995]

This helped me A lot! Haven't done cross stitching since I was 10 I am now 21 and just about to get back into it!

[@swarnalatha2889]

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[@lizziebloomfield7679]

Just starting cross stitch and found this video extremely helpful. Thankyou

[@Tanfeliz]

I love the tying on with a loop trick, thank you!

[@lisacoleman4035]

Thank you so much for this video. I am new to cross stitch and you have helped me to understand it a lot better. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@hlovewood5636]

What a lovely person you are! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@christinaglidden7604]

Im gunna be teaching myself cross stitch...and this video was by far the best beginning veideo ive watched so far! I make friendship bracelets with the floss. And was looking for somthing else to try. So im pretty excited (:

[@MD-ki5rb]

Very informative, clear, and well done. Thank you!

[@jeffrey4113]

Really good tutorial.very clear tips and instructions.Thank you

[@donnasatchwell77]

Oh my goodness This is absolutely perfect and I wish that i had watched this sooner, just about to start a bothy thread cross stitch and now I feel more confident in starting my new project Thank you so much

[@14xx07]

That was so relaxing and I have learned so much through your video. :D Am so interested to look for your kit. Heading there right now. :D

[@lisacnicholas1]

Fantastic, easy to follow video. Thank you.

[@FoxAndJackal]

Thank you for this i am at the beginning of my cross stitch adventure and this video has really helped me alot this is a super thumbs up! :)

[@vogonsrock]

This is the first time I've seen a simple explanation of how the work should be mounted on a roller frame, I've double checked and on the frame I have it doesn't explain sufficiently well how to 'roll' it. I've done it the wrong way and my work has indeed rubbed and become slightly dulled/dirty (despite washing hands and not using hand cream before stitching) on the edges. Thank you, I can finally do large projects without messing up my work.

[@elizabethgaloozis5755]

Thanks so much for your instructions! I can’t wait to start my new project.

[@karrysypek8994]

Thank you for this video. I am new to cross stitch and your video was most helpful. I did feel as if you were talking to me directly :-) I love your voice and direction; I had to follow on Facebook. Thank you from the US! I look forward to being able to complete one of your designs soon.

[@nanetteettinger7195]

I saw tools I've never seen before, and I have cross stitched for years.

[@spanishonlinetutor8124]

Very informative! Especially the trick on using half stitches to lighten the shade :)

[@betsyhartley7906]

This was a great video. Very informative, kept on point. No pun intended, lol. Thank you for making this.

[@Kcchin1969]

very useful years ago my art teacher never teach us this way, wow! so easy now that i understand the neatness of the back stitches

[@mermiadx7396]

I love your voice so much, it's sounds satisfying idk why xD

[@yafafarahdel4229]

You are great I think I am going to start with a project to start ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LucyLou62]

Loved your video more understanding than the other videos I've seen

[@Outandaboutwithpoggy]

Not sure how many men do cross stitch but i thought i would mak a couple of cushions on the sewing machine and then attatch a cross stich pattern to the front of each one, as a cross stich beginner youvideo is immensely useful, it shows the basics very well, but....for someone who relies on two hearing aids I found the background music a tad too loud, nice music, very pleasant, but it may have been a little better who mix in a slightly lower volume at post edit stage, its very good and for that reason I am going to subscribe and give it a massive like, Mike

[@marleneganton9099]

I love to cross stitch but do not know everything at all still have to learn the different types of stitching

[@pokey99099]

Your so adorable! God I love you. I know I'm not the first to say it on this video. Thank you for posting this and educating people how to stitch.

[@malermastrongfruit6891]

I love your video. I am learning. Thank you!

[@lindsaycooke5587]

Hi , thank you so much for this very informative video it’s very kind of you to take your time showing us. X

[@karenkoutsoumbaris6308]

Thankyou I enjoyed that lesson!

[@Jasminejadelilacreads]

This is so helpful and comprehensive, thanks!!

[@susanmalmstrom1192]

So wonderful. I want to bring my project to her living room, and then after she helps me with it, we have tea...

[@lynnburkhalter1260]

I use a pencil to shade out the area I just stitched. Works well and I can erase it and do the piece again.

[@maldio]

Your video is lovely! Thank you for the info I was looking for!

[@BBknits]

Great teacher!!!! Lovely video! :)

[@CraftivatingCreations]

I recently uploaded a video where I reviewed one of you kits, love them! So easy to follow and great customer service!

[@CraftivatingCreations]

Aww thank you Sofia I really appreciate your kind comment and thank you for watching 😊

[@zhinekelsang3768]

Wonderfully helpful video! What do I do when there is only one stitch in a sea of another color? Thank you!

[@RoozdenScoot]

This was so helpful! Thank you very much for the video.

[@nksblu]

This was very helpful, thank you for the clear directions.

[@bindia555]

really nice video.. now I understood cross stitch.. thank u so much .

[@CanadianCarol1]

Love your videos, thanks. However,i love the loop to start, but if patterns call for three strands to start how can i do it. Thanks, Carol.

[@layse2603]

Oh my god, such a helpfull video and a wonderful, cute lady!

[@incendi4ry]

Can you be my grandmother and can we please cross stitch together and drink tea? On a more serious note, your video was very informative. I've never done this before but know people in my generation that do so I've been wanting to give it a good try. :)

[@jennifergolding6776]

aaaah, she's too young to be a grandmother :-)

[@christophercote1482]

i'm your grandma now

[@reymyrty7538]

I love to get back into crostiching. any ideas where to get big patterns like those?

[@katiestitch60]

Great video. I was wondering if you could make a video using the parking technique. I would love to try it, but I'm not 100% sure how to do it.

[@wngtattoo]

thanks a lot, this helped me get started as everything isexplained clearly

[@maryam_habeeb]

This video was very useful to me. Thanks a lot!!

[@lilafuentes319]

me encanto I love it...cute tutorial

[@joannetimbuong1496]

Thanks very much! Was absolutely helpful

[@passerine00]

nice to listen to. relaxing and helpful

[@MoulderingMortal]

This video was very helpful. Thank you :)

[@lillisameola]

This is very helpful, you were so cute to watch...