Easy Beginner Cross Stitch // Part 1 // TUTORIAL // Flosstube

[@Shshehbjfkfkc]

The tail stole the show! 🤣🥰🪡

[@crafty_arts1699]

I love love love the kitty tail❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiewilson4455]

Love your cat in your videos. ❤️

[@karenschumacher6176]

I see your cat loves to help, I love it

[@lorraineswack6256]

I’m 73 years old and have been embroidering since I was 10ish( taught by my grandmother) I never knew about pulling out from the color number end was the way to do it!!! I always guessed pulling one end or the other!!!! THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR THE TIP!!!!!💕💕💕

[@aliciarobbins4206]

Great video! Loved your "stitching support cat" he is hilarious!

[@tracythomson2112]

The cat is awesome! And so are you btw

[@lizziedae91]

Jax is a riot! Always makes me lol

[@victorialoftis8246]

How generous, looking forward to your videos 🪡🧵

[@ginasasso7714]

Love your cat!

[@marcomama1]

You are so good at teaching!

[@pamketron]

I stitched a lot in the 80s. Just now getting back into stitching. It’s so helpful to know about where to pull the DMC floss from. I can’t wait for your series. I just love watching you and always learn so much.

[@debbulgrin589]

love Jax the supervisor. I think he should get credit for being your video coordinator. haha! i love these little ornaments.

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

His tail is so cute ❤️

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great explanation! Thank you for sharing!

[@donnahutchens5252]

Thank you for explaining the basics. I needed this!

[@morningswithmarilyn5198]

Just last night I was looking for a tutorial on how to cross stitch. That's my girl Erica #ontime thank you sis

[@cathylombard964]

I didn’t know that you should pull DMC floss from the number side. Great thing to know. Thanks.

[@letscleanhouse]

Your cat is so funny. He wanted attention too ❤😂

[@kimg5784]

Yes, I did ornaments like that in the 1980s and now I remember they are so cute-Thank you- I'm going to join in the fun!!!

[@patriciakalisak4300]

So adorable

[@sandycervenak9906]

Omg 😆 I love your cat, too funny!

[@ssusan3]

Love all the information you are so kind

[@kbray78me]

I’ve been hoping you would place a video on cross stitch..I’ve never did cross stitch and I’ve so been wanting to learn..and a bonus Love your nails!! You rock..

[@2broom]

I've never cross stitched but yours are all so beautiful!

[@gsagadin]

oh thank you! I cant wait to stitch JOY!!

[@suzyinstitches273]

Thanks for the refresher. I’ve used sticky notes to keep my place on the pattern. Works well on smaller projects. Always smile when Jax makes an appearance.🐱

[@owlbestitching8839]

Enjoyed - Happy Stitching❣️

[@margaretcorrado8269]

Thank you so much for all your info and tips and tricks. I always learn so much from you. Truth here...your best videos are when Jax makes an appearance. 😻

[@nancyleach9495]

I have embroidered years ago but never cross stitched. I was thinking of trying it but not sure how to do it. And then...here is your video to help me! I am so excited!

[@septembersunshinestamping]

I've been cross stitching for over 30 years and I loved your video! I'm looking forward to starting this series! Now I hold my fabric rolled in my hand when I stitch, but for certain projects I like using the Q-Snaps Needlework frames. They do a great job of keeping your hand oils off the aida cloth and it doesn't leave those hoop rings that the round embroidery hoops can.

[@JanetJabber]

I have been stitching for 20ish years…loved this video and I will be pointing my friends in Flosstube to checkout your video.

[@megroux]

So excited for this series! My 5th grader has been wanting to pick up cross stitching.

[@suecoolman8985]

On the floss flowers, maybe use a dot of Velcro and the loose thread will stick to the Velcro 😎

[@erica_arndt]

good idea!

[@Robin-qc4gn]

Just like Pam Ketron said, I cross-stitched a lot in the 80s and am just getting back into it and I never knew about pulling the floss from the side with the numbers! Thanks, Erica!

[@kathyaschenbach8081]

Thankyou I am a stitcher but I am really enjoying this! Thank you!

[@rhondapowers8711]

Erica, So glad to se you’ve expanding to cross stitch on your your tube! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Looks like a lot of fun!! ❤

[@valerielewis7975]

Thanks for the tips. Just starting to do stitching.

[@mebarnhardt]

What a great video! The last thing I stitched was a birth sampler for my youngest daughter who is now 30 years old. I like simple patterns. My hope are to follow and keep up with you on this ornament journey. Thank you for sparking my interest again 💕🧵🪡🎄🐾🐾

[@janjones3817]

Can’t wait for all the items to arrive! It’s been years since I’ve actively cross stitched and I enjoyed hearing what you had to say. Thank you.

[@moosecraftusa]

I sure wish I had these helpful videos when I first started cross stitching! lol! Looking forward to the 12 Days stitch along!

[@donaldlesmeister5862]

I truly enjoy your videos! I've learned a lot, you are an excellent teacher & fun too! Thank you for the JOY pattern, I plan to make it for a special friend who uses that word for her mantra....we almost lost her a few years back! Merry Christmas & thank you so much! Joan

[@mariawells8026]

This was an excellent help for me! I've been wanting to learn counted cross stitch and the way you explain things is clear and simple. Thanks Erica. And I loved Jax coming to "help"!

[@lesliswearingen6303]

Just finished my first project in probably 30 years. And it was your vintage Christmas trucks! Thank you for all your beautiful patterns!

[@cassieamick1174]

How CUTE! I have been looking for a SAL to start. Perfect timing.

[@cherylgorecki2064]

Thank you Erica for the pattern. Im looking forward to following along. As always great and informative..

[@chrissieb3350]

I loved your cross stitch video! Would you be so kind as to show us how you finish the hoop ornaments?

[@hehasrizenful]

Hi Erica I have been following you for a while now looking forward to the Crosstitch I am a beginner I have never Crosstitch before I’ve tried it by watching tutorials and I kind of gave up but today watching your video I learn something about Aida count thank you looking forward to the next ones

[@ericmel99]

My first counted cross stitch project since I learned from my Memaw when I was a young girl. I also saw the patterns on a Fat Quarter Shop video!! Love love love everything about this project 💕

[@cindymccafferty8346]

Me too! I haven’t crossed stitched in years but you make it look good! I used to put masking tape on the edges of the cross stitch fabric to prevent unraveling.

[@evelynmenendez4941]

Don't worry I have one that does the same thing she is always in my stuff. Knitting, quilting or anything else.

[@ericmel99]

I was thinking about taking this up again and your video has inspired me to do so. Can wait until the 12 days of stitching, meanwhile off to get my monthly truck pattern!!

[@marciamcguire6501]

Am Absolute pleasure t meet you, Erica ! A bit late to the party - yet no less smitten with these wee treasures. Smilers and Charming are they. I have ordered the book of patterns and look forward to a HUGE jump start on Christmas this year !!! Thank you for so dearly gracing our world here on the farm. All the very best, marcia now..... on to parts 2 and 3 , and a major catch up with you on your podcasts posted ! ( ^ ; * )

[@paulabeeman4370]

You can tuck the end of the floss under the floss that’s wound around the floss flower.

[@lisawalters5482]

Omgoodness, this is so cool! I’ve always wanted to learn and I’m excited you are doing it. I’m in. God bless.

[@suejameson1517]

Yay! I’ve bought the ornaments pattern and even though I started stitching nearly a year ago, I know I will learn a lot from you as always. Btw, I totally agree about the floss flowers! I’m amazed they haven’t put a notch in them!

[@disneymother801]

Thank you for doing this Christmas monthly ✞ stitch. I’m so excited to start! 🧵

[@colleenisaac6647]

Great beginner video. Your patterns are great!

[@memefraser3961]

Love Jack, greater helper. Home he’s in your next videos lol. Thank you for these how to videos. I just started cross stitching using Lori Holt’s stitch card. Trying to work up the nerve to do some FQS patterns. Can’t wait to start these Christmas ornaments. Thank you 🧵🧵🇨🇦

[@rodn8000]

As a newbie, my first project is a flower in a jar design I got from Wal-Mart. It's on 14 count fabric. Been having fun with it but did have to remove some stitches because I lost my place. The line keeper is a must for me. I'll be ordering that for sure.

[@cindymckenna1150]

Kitty is cracking me up

[@gigi2fun]

Loved the video thank you! And I purchased both the cross stitch and the quilting pattern!

[@ctaylor41659]

Wow...I've done counted cross and embroidery for decades. Never knew about drawing the thread from the number side. :D

[@handmadebyjacqui]

Thanks Erica, I need to make that project pouch now too 😊

[@kimberleebailey-murders7666]

I’m very excited to learn to cross stitch I’ve got tons of kits but I’ve not found the right video to help me learn so thank you ……p.s. the kitty tail was so cute and funny ❤️🥰😻#lovejacksonthekitty

[@SammiJarrad]

Jax is an enhancement to your videos! 😉 I used decorative duct tape to “bind” my boards. I’m just picking up cross stitch this year, I’ve found I love stitching words they’re so fun. 💜💜

[@Asmith314]

Can’t wait to start! Thanks for doing this!

[@patmurray5054]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Great tutorial for beginners Erica. I’ve been cross stitching for years and never knew the secret about pulling floss from a DMC skein until Kimberly Jolly showed it. Goes to prove you can always learn something new. Right now I’m keeping my DMC in a tin but it’s starting to get pretty full. I like how pretty yours looks in the glass jar. The hoops are super cute. Will have to order those for sure. Not sure if you heard but Pat Carson needles have been discontinued so you might want to try to source some if you still can. As always love seeing Jax. See you next time.

[@erica_arndt]

Oh no!

[@robinkick8834]

Love all of your videos! Very well done and I learn a lot. FYI-the Pats needles 26 are discontinued according to Amazon and Fat Quarter is unable to get them.

[@irene_f.]

Thank you! I just subscribed. 💕

[@cindymckenna1150]

That tail!

[@aniaemge]

Super coool! I can’t wait to learn the proper way to cross stitch! When is part 2?

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

Erica.. you may want to consider adding FlossTube or #flosstube in your title somewhere..it will attract viewers who may have not visited your channel b4 bc they are strictly into crossstitch.. for me I end up on the flosstube channels bc they end up posting some random video about quilting LOL

[@erica_arndt]

thanks, done!

[@paulabeeman4370]

The “fancy floss” is DMC that has been hand dyed. Sometimes they dye over the DMC color it self.

[@Christine13160]

For the chicken quilt…. Hen party

[@kristiparker4139]

Erica, just FYI, the Pat Carson needles (which I love) are going to be difficult to find for a while. The company who makes them has stopped production for now, but hopefully they will back again in the not too distant future.

[@wilmaevans4564]

I have several sets of floss keepers. My question was meant to find out when you are not using your floss, how do you store the floss. Like a special cabinet or etc.

[@Squabetty]

Yeah!!

[@enufisenuf]

its been awhile since i've watched you erica! love that you are doing this, i have always been cross stitching but they are medium designs with lots n lots of threads and i take YEARS to finish!!! i am still trying to finish a pattern i started in 2019! i came in here to ask if you will be doing your family christmas vlog this year. would be interesting to see how the pandemic has affected all of us and now 2 christmas-es... love, from singapore.

[@susannawarner6817]

The cat stole the show.

[@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291]

The Pat Carson needles are being discontinued, but I'm sure you've heard that by now.

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, I'm so sad! I put a few alternatives in the description box below the video :)

[@mariedeanda5716]

Love your Cross Stitch vintage truck series . Do you have the one for Dec ready to purchase?

[@erica_arndt]

It releases 11/12 :)

[@mariedeanda5716]

@@erica_arndt So excited can’t wait. Thanks :[)

[@kimberleebailey-murders7666]

I’m wondering if there will be a part 2 of the beginning cross stitch ?

[@erica_arndt]

It is coming next week 11/26/21 :)

[@junehanson7865]

Can you get printed cross stitch I have a hard time counting

[@erica_arndt]

Some stores probably sell it, I would look online, and I have seen some at JoAnn's as well.

[@cindypeterson1629]

I’m not sure if you heard Kimberly yesterday on Fat Quarter Shop floss tube said Pat Carson needles are being discontinued😳

[@jennifermorphis9369]

I’ve inherited floss from my grandmother. Is it still good to use and will it rot?

[@erica_arndt]

I'd say if it looks okay, go for it? I have older floss and it seems to be fine. But dust can cause it to kind of fall apart too, so just check it and if it looks good, then I don't see why not.

[@katherinetutko7761]

Does Aurifil have the same colors available as DMC?

[@erica_arndt]

They have pretty close options. If you google aurifloss to dmc conversion chart you'll find something that can help :)

[@captainremijack2099]

Hello! I've never done cross stitch before but I want to make these ornaments! When I click on the 2nd video though it says it's "private", not sure if I'm doing something wrong...

[@dianesands2718]

Thanks Erica, I started the crossstitch a few days ago and I’m completely addicted! They are so fun and quick! I don’t see the ribbon link? Can you tell me where I’m missing it? Thanks!!

[@erica_arndt]

Oops, sorry! I added it, but basically you just need 3/8" ribbon, here are a ton of colors to choose from: amzn.to/2ZVW6kZ

[@StitchwithSprit966]

Hi Erica, I bought the pattern, I would love the joy cross stitch to, however the link is not working and I can't find it on your site x please help x

[@maryharding6543]

Where do you get the supplies?

[@shellhanson2747]

Where. Can i find the 2nd video for cross stitch tutorial?

[@erica_arndt]

Part 2 is here, and I'll update the end links to go to the next part to make it easier as well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6GbaphrZb2Zj9E

[@MarieH528]

Hi Erica, just an FYI-Pat Carson needles are discontinued, I can't find them anywhere!

[@patticlaude1]

Darn then go with john james

[@lindashepherd5587]

I can't download the free pattern

[@erica_arndt]

Try to copy and paste the URL into your browser.

[@erica_arndt]

Oh no, I didn't know that!

[@erica_arndt]

@@patticlaude1 Thanks!

[@amycolvin6902]

Can not down load the joy pattern please help

[@erica_arndt]

Try to copy and paste the URL into a browser.

[@korieidson7812]

Such cute patterns, bought both cross stitch and quilt ornaments. I cannot seem to download joy pattern

[@diannebarst6262]

I've done cross stitch for decades, there really are no rules. The only thing I think that might be a rule, all your stitches should cross the same way.

[@nancyknight9059]

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