Cross stitch: The sewing method with 3 strands

[@rickieddy1443]

Hi, i have been x-stitching since i was a little girl. And I had never seen front stitching like this til this last year. It looks like its a faster way of stitching (I hope) anyway thank you for taking the time to show us how to do it!

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

I hadn't seen it till a couple of years ago either. It is so much quicker!!

[@sylvieclemons4073]

I'm so glad your channel came across my feed. I've not finished a cross stitch project because it takes me so long to do a line. You're the first person to explain the sew method. Thank you Thank you!!

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou so much and you're very welcome! I'm glad it was useful.

[@kathleentritt7225]

I love the simple way you showed and explained this! Finally makes sense. Thank you😊

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou and I'm glad it helped x

[@gbmaltese]

You did such a brilliant job explaining the sewing method!! Thank you so much, you made this so much easier to understand!!

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou so much x

[@michelleallen7152]

Great explanation. Thank you.

[@tmcc4family]

Omgosh!!! How fun! Now I can't wait to try it!!!! Thank you so much for helping.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

You're welcome and glad you understood it. You'll be whizzing them stitches out now!! I look forward to your next flosstube with progress.

[@reginajones27]

I am starting to like the sewing method in cross stitch because it is a quick way to stich.

[@reginajones27]

I think I can learn how to stitch this way.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

I like it too. So much easier!! Glad you found it useful x

[@beverleygardam151]

Very well explained,Thankyou for this video .

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou x

[@noelle7287]

Thanks for explaining, that will definetly help me stitch faster. Great video.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

You're welcome x

[@jackspence1]

Very helpful ... I am starting a really large cross stitch ... this should help speed things up. Are there any secrets for sewing in the end? I like this because it keeps the back of the work looking neat and tidy at the start .... but what about ending? Any tricks? Thanks again, Jack ... from Ottawa, Canada.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou. If you watch vipcrossstitch on tik tok they always tuck the end behind some stitches on the front. I have done it a couple of times and it doesn't look too bad actually. Worth a try

[@karenrichardson6767]

Thank you! Not only explained well, but also on aida canvas so we can easily see what you are doing.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

You're welcome. Thankyou for watching!

[@rosedonnapur]

❤❤thanks so so mush now I just need to find my 1st patton todo.❤❤

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Glad I could help! You're most welcome x

[@melv7440]

The first stitch you make is called a pin stitch. I leave the tail of thread on the underneath of the work and trim it, rather than over stitch it. Lovely video.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Thankyou. I wasn't sure if that had a name, so thanks for letting me know x

[@janeconnelly5671]

Awesome awesome thank you

[@sarumi18]

Thanks for the video! Its so usefull for me, i am nob 😁. Xxx from Spain

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

You're welcome, glad to help. Hi from the UK 👋 x

[@winningnumbers]

I use loop method for any number of threads - even if an uneven amount. The common misconception is that a person can't use the loop method if an uneven amount of threads but that is untrue. One can use the loop on any amount of threads. Come up from the back and back down on same hole but don't go all the way down & leave a loop.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

I didn't know that. I will have to give it a go. Thanks

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

Doing mine tomorrow

[@catgranny]

Did you come up with this particular type of cross stitch & has it got a name? I enjoyed watching it, but it looks harder & more confusing than the usual way to cross stitch. I guess I’m too old to learn a new way!

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

No, there's a few videos on KZbin about it. It is just referred to as the sewing method. I only do this method on my 11 count stamped kits, it's not so easy on the 14/16/18 count and above

[@elaineweinbrenner7457]

@@A_World_of_Stitches I can see why it would be harder on 14 count & above. Thanks for replying. Do you have a preference as to counted cross stitch or stamped? I’ve never tried the stamped kit, nor have I tried 11 count. I’m thinking both might be easier bc of my poor eyesight.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

@@elaineweinbrenner7457 if I'm honest I love the detail in a counted piece and watching it come to life as you stitch. I love the stamped kits because they're easy to work on, no counting. The only thing is you have to be careful of the details, like faces. Counted will always be my favourite. If you're unsure a few of the websites have reviews where people show some of the pieces finished.

[@telle7527]

So simple now ive watched it

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Glad I could help x

[@AngwyJawni]

heey, i started doing this method automatically when i started cross stiching those pictures, i just noticed that my crosses look a bit... thin? i can see the colour of the picture underneath or many white spots etc. Am i doing something wrong? i checked 20x if mine is definitely 3 strands (it is, it's 11CT) but i thought it has to look a bit different.. Do you know what i am doing wrong?

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

I have heard a few people say that the threads don't cover properly. I don't think I have any problems like that. Some people use 6 strands and do half stitches instead. I don't think you're doing anything wrong, honestly x

[@AngwyJawni]

thank you for your reply!! yea that's what i thought. But to be honest. using 6 instead would be annoying because then i would need to reorder the colours i need... 😭but ill try 6 and see if that works better@@A_World_of_Stitches

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

@RheigaShio if you only did tent stitch with 6 strands you shouldn't need extra because you're not doing the full stitch. It should work out the same.

[@anneharrison1849]

Maybe you are pulling it a bit tight? You always see a bit of the background in cross stitch.

[@xunfabulousx]

What does the white circle with the big 01 in it mean?

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

It's the number for the thread on the thread card so you know what colour it's supposed to be. They circle it in white so you can see it easily.

[@shannon4444442001]

This only works for printed cross stitches huh? Not regular cross stitching?

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

It's the fabric count that makes it easier, not the fact it's printed. I personally find 11 and 14 count are the only ones I can use this method on. There maybe people that can and do use it for regular cross stitch.

[@anneharrison1849]

Printing definitely stiffens the fabric, a printed 14 ct feels completely different to a piece of 14 ct aida. It's harder to keep the tension right when the fabric isn't as stiff.

[@ClaudiaBurgess-cy2kg]

So do I not have to start from the middle of my cross stitch

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

No, you can start wherever you want to x

[@sharondemayo2615]

I like the concept. But this is awful. Always having to toss the thread over. And the start is clearly a struggle. Thanks for the video. Gives me an idea.

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

It can be a pain I agree. Not everyone likes it and I have to say I don't use it all the time. I love that it's given you an idea!!

[@alveil9072]

Hello, it's better to make all stitch in one direction? Coz i stitch it make it cross each other not like you doin Need opinion from others, coz i dont have circle for to do cross stitch, and i'm guy btw Thanks

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

It is totally upto you how you do the stitches as long as the top half is always facing the same way as all the others. Some people prefer to stitch each stitch individually instead of how I'm doing it. Either way is fine. Hope this answers your question!

[@christinemunro5644]

Do u always work grid at a time or can u do all the colours in the other grid all together

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

@christinemunro5644 I don't work one grid at a time no I just follow the stitches wherever they are until my thread runs out. If they are spread out I work one full cross at a time and jump to wherever the next one is.

[@christinemunro5644]

Thank you

[@christinemunro5644]

Sometimes I alternate the rows if I start at the bottom I work them first row up second row down is it ok or should all stitches go one direction

[@NimCrafts]

I use the sewing method but I make each full stitch before moving to the next! I don't know if there is a name for it

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

I have tried doing the whole stitch too. It's possibly still called the sewing method. I love using it on my 11 count pieces

[@NimCrafts]

@@A_World_of_Stitches It's so fast! I also use it on my 11cts

[@crossstitchcraze7500]

🙋🙋🙋🙋

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

This sewing method looks really sloppy and messy and fiddly as well. I’ll stick with the traditional method.

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

I don’t understand why anyone would want to do this 🤷‍♀️

[@A_World_of_Stitches]

Some people find it easier, but it isn't for everyone.