Cross Stitch Tutorial | How I Tackle An 11 Count Stamped Canvas

[@tracybrewer3377]

Thank you for your great and easy to follow tutorial. Your video will be easy for any new cross stitcher. Have a wonderful day and stay safe

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

I am glad you found it helpful! 😊Have an awesome day 🤓❤

[@estherwolf4354]

I needed a little more help on how to start my thread,your video was very helpful thank you

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

You are most welcome, and thank you for letting me know. I love to hear that what I do helps. Happy stitching! ❤️🤓

[@Googlrr]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I got a kit and felt overwhelmed and this really helped get me started. Thank you!!

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

You are very welcome, glad it helped! Happy stitching. ❤️🤓

[@danettetrostle7173]

Alright! you stunt crafter! You made me smile and chuckle to myself today! I’m not a cross stitcher..yet. I’ve been investigating. But.. I’m pretty sure I could do the stamped cross stitch. I enjoyed how you show how you start and finish. You really helped me out! Yes please show more how to. Thank you 😎

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

You can definitely do a stamped cross stitch kit. Something like this is perfect for beginners, and I have videos on different kits I receive that show some perfect kits for beginners as they only need full stitch. I have plans for more tutorials for sure, I just have to get organised! 🤣🤓❤️

[@diamondpaintingwithsweett]

Yep, you cross stitch exactly like I do! Great job!❤❤❤

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Yay! I wish I could remember how I learnt. My mum doesn't cross stitch and I was doing it the internet. Must of been a book! ❤️🤓

[@user-jq3dx3du3v]

Thank you so much. I got 2 of the same kits I've got each of my kids. This made it so much simpler. I almost gave up because it seemed to complicated. I originally got both kits for my kids to do. Then realized how time consuming and tedious it is so I know them and their ADHD will not let them finish. Then my husband wanted to do one but same problem lol. So.... I'm doing them on my own. I have ADHD to but they are to beautiful not to complete for my boys. I left them in the closet for like 6 months because the instructions scared me off and I'm more of a visual person. I prefer video directions. And even though i couldn't find a video on my specific stamp kit but watching your video made it simple and make sense. Thanks again. My kids will love them when I finish.

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Excellent! I am always happy to hear that my videos help out. I understand the ADHD thing, as I have it too. I was diagnosed last year at the age of 49! I go mad for cross stitch then suddenly stop and not want to even look at it again, then go mad all over again! I’m like that with all my hobbies, hence why my channel covers so many different hobbies. Best of luck with your stitching! 🤓❤️

[@owlbestitching8839]

I’m your new follower! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Love how bright and colorful your thumbnails are as it attracted me straight away. Nice tutorial on how to stitch on stamped fabric! 😊

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Thank you, and welcome!I love pink and yellow together, so that's why my text is that combination when I can. 🤓❤️

[@ginettewelch4100]

I love it great job

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Thank you! 🤓❤

[@Brelle1566]

Thank you Sally for this...love it. I have a few small plastic tubs full of cross stitch some printed some not that I've collected from Ops shops and had no idea how to tackle them. I'm sure I have a small 11 count so will now fish it out and get started. Keep these videos coming. Thank you 😀

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

You are very welcome! I will also do a 14ct version, and if I can find them counted versions too. Now go stitch! ❤🤓

[@lindagovender4546]

I've watched alot of these videos as I'm new to crossstitch. Your video is the most simple and informative to understand for us new beginners. Thank you for sharing.i hope to see many more videos from you. Watching from south africa.

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped and appreciate you letting me know. Welcome to cross stitching, and I hope you stick with the hobby! ❤🤓

[@lynnettepreston7734]

I loved this video, I've never done cross stitch but after seeing you do this I've just ordered some to try fingers 🤞 I won't mess up lol I am in the UK. ❤

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Yay! You've got this! I'm glad my video has inspired you. Thanks for watching, and happy stitching. 🤓❤

[@diamondpeta]

You cross stitch exactly like I do 😊. Thank you for sharing

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Awesome. It is interesting to know how others do it. I've seen so many variations. Some leave me so confused! Thanks for watching! ❤🤓

[@steveh1088]

Thank you for doing this. It is a big help.

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

You're very welcome! ❤🤓

[@jummett]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Great to hear, thank you! ❤️🤓

[@missmelaniemomof3]

My 11 count stamped stitch canvas is less intimidating now. Thank you!

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Awesome! 11ct is really a great size to start at. Have fun!

[@sugarkitty2008]

The best way to separate threads that I discovered (after many times of tangling it up and taking ages detangling) is to go one thread at a time. Grip that one strand with index and thumb of one hand. Hold the thread just below with other index and thumb. Then pull that one strand straight up. It slips right out nice and fast. Faster to just get all the threads out like this then group them back up for how many strands you need. If the thread is long like a metre, it'll bunch up more, but still won't tangle. Just pull/smooth out the thread before pulling the next.

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your method. I’ll have to try it. 😎❤️

[@lahibs]

Thanks for the video.. where to find the video of how to do the back stitching pls?

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

I didn't actually film one as I felt there were a lot of tutorials out there already that did it better than I do. ❤️🤓

[@LolaRyck]

I didnt know i loved 11 ct until i tried it.

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Excellent! I'm glad you discovered that you do like 11ct. 🤓❤

[@PaulineSheppard-p5l]

The best thing to do cross stitch is first get an enlarged photocopy of the graph. As you start stitching cross off the corresponding squares that you've done. 1. Easier to see instructions. 2. by crossing off what you did easier to track stitches

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

I have done that in the past with some patterns, more so if I am doing a counted cross-stitch.

[@winningnumbers]

What does the "P" next to the number stand for?

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

I honestly don’t know! I’ve never paid attention to it before or used it when searching for a colour via the DMC code.

[@imalikconnor]

It's okay to be messy. The Cross Stitch Police will not arrest you. My daughter told me once that nobody cares. Once it's framed, no one sees the back anyway. I do try to be really neat and clean because I am Anal Retentive and it's bragging rights. I do not disrespect any cross-stitch. I know how much time and work is involved

[@MiddleAgedGeekGrrrl]

Bragging rights is definitely the thing people strive for! I'm aware that will never be me, although I always start with the aim that I will be super neat. Oh well, as you say the Cross Stitch Police won't arrest for that, but they might about stamped cross stitch kits 😂