Floss tube #03 A Tutorial - Starting and ending your thread with a Pin Stitch

[@billiefitzgerald8338]

OH my goodness. This is the clearest and quickest tutorial on this stitch I've seen. Thank you so much! You're a great teacher.

[@ZukiGrL1]

Wow!....no more knots! Thank you for sharing...

[@kckoehler1766]

Thank you - I’ll be viewing this video several times. 😊

[@zibbyzoo4379]

Wonderful! Best tutorial yet for this technique!

[@jerananelms1760]

You work with both hands. Wow. I could watch you stitch all day. I will try the pin stitch. Thank you

[@SCkite]

This is by far the best tutorial I have seen on the pin stitch! I could never get it to work for me before and I see why now (I wasn’t splitting the thread). Thanks for taking the time to explain so clearly and succinctly.

[@theresapetrik1995]

Thank You!!!

[@stitchingrunner]

Nicola, just watched this as a suggestion from Jean Farish. Thanks for the tutorial. I am going to try this.

[@tinmouse1083]

Thank you! Very clear and concise.

[@GingeryR]

You are so proficient. Thank. You fr s hearing your talent

[@carolyncrandall710]

I was stitching this evening thinking about how much time 'your' pin stitch has saved me. Now I learned how to end my thread with the pin stitch. Amazing ! Besides saving time, it looks so very neat...no more fuzzy thread ends poking out !! I stitched my first piece when I was 10 years old. I signed and dated it, and it is framed and hanging in what I lovingly call the 'Sister Bedroom'. It was stitch on stamped linen. The reason for the story is: I'm now 67 ... 57 years of stitching and I think how much time I could have saved using the pin stitch !! Thanks for your lovely videos. 😊❤️

[@madeliner1682]

I can't even imagine. I'm lucky to have been born in an age with such free access to information, because Lord knows if I missed something like this for that long I'd go crazy Like, I already have issues with hating everything I make, I can't even fathom how I'd react. And you've been cross stitching for about three times my entire lifespan so far

[@robinpollard6085]

Thank you so much for showing this in such detail and addressing the ending pin stitch technique when starting another thread and when ending with no other stitches are called for. This increased my stitching joy. Robin

[@allyelly1519]

This week I learnt the Away Knot and then dared myself to re-try the Pin Stitch. Had tried it a couple of times and thought it 'showed'. With the help of your lovely video am now pin stitching the first stitch. Haven't tried changing colour or ending with a pin stitch. Thank you so much. You are an inspiration. Have some Au ver a Soie 100.3 arriving today (my first time stitching with silk) and watched the Flosstube with you and Cathe Ray last night. So generous with all of your time.

[@debbiebrugier5410]

Nicola, I am so enjoying your videos. Please continue the tutorials. Even though I am an "old" stitcher, I am always learning new things.

[@nicolaparkman]

Thank you Debbie

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

I know this is an older video, but thank you so much for this. I'm new to cross stitching & am trying to learn different techniques & I was specifically looking for other ways to start & end. This is wonderful & I've saved it to go back to it when I get my current project back out tomorrow & try it out. Appreciate it!

[@charlesperez9976]

Like all great artists,you make it look so easy! Bravo,Nicola.

[@LCmonman]

Best tutorial on this method ever!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@myralewis1714]

This is just a wonderful tutorial. I have used the pin stitch faithfully since viewing your video with perfect results. As a framer of needlework, I know how important it is to have the back of a piece as close to perfect as the front. Thank you .... thank you!

[@butchiegumdrops]

Thank you for the demonstration on pin stitch to start and end a thread. I'll use it tonight!

[@consolw]

Thank you, I have been leaving knots on the back of my work for years and hate yhe look of it, never again! Bless you 🥰

[@cherylmccloy5863]

Thank you. I haven't used this stitch yet; but, look forward to soon. Your tutorial helped so much. Lovely.

[@marlisea1]

thanks. I have seen other methods that involved having to end inside the last cross not beside like you did. your way so much easier

[@nicolaparkman]

M Aveyard - I think it neater when there is no stitch to cover it.

[@pyrme12]

Beautiful & clean. Can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindafoutz7304]

I hope you share more tutorials. this has been wonderful!

[@kymward5713]

Thanks for another wonderful tutorial Nicola! I never knew how to end with a pin stitch! 😊✂️😊

[@lynnsharp2814]

Thank you so much for this very clear instructions and very useful

[@lizzybwpg]

Great tutorial!

[@sarahs3980]

Thank you, Nicola! I saw Vonna do this but wasn't completely swayed. I also heard people say it came out. So I've been reluctant to try it. But this excellent and very clear video has won me over.

[@AStitchTooFar]

Thanks so much for showing this technique! This is my new favourite way to start and end threads! Happy stitching ;)

[@xotilwo]

Cross stitch

[@jennifer123229]

Cleaver, I love it!

[@BerginLisa]

An excellent tutorial for a very useful stitch.

[@cindiejensen3555]

That was so very helpful!! Thanks so much for your help!

[@normawingo5116]

Thank you Nicola. I have been following you for a long time now. I’m so pleased that you have HATS now. I have long wondered how you serious Stitcher’s do this. I’ll give it a try on this Fraktur sampler I’m working on. I wish you great success and warm sunny stitching time.

[@lizangus441]

Love your tutorial on the pin stitch & I love using it! when you have the time maybe you can show each of your cross stitch pieces, tell what stitching parts you enjoyed the most. I love your, And Thy Sinned, piece, still haven't bought that pattern it's a bit overwhelming. thank you, Liz

[@colleenhenderson8302]

Thanks so much. I never thought of using it to end a thread.

[@oliviaramirez9462]

Thank you this was a very good way to start and changing threads and ending.

[@francummings3398]

Your demonstrations of the pin stitch variations and how to anchor a stitch when there will be no stitch to cover it are excellent! It would be so enlightening to see a video of you stitching a project showing how you handle color changes and steps up/down, to see how you accomplish such beautiful work. Any chance that you might produce a “stitch with me” video?

[@THEQUILTINGOWL]

beautiful demonstration, thank you.

[@craftfunforever8100]

hi like what I can see ,can you do it on larger fabric .my eyes have a hard time ever seeing this thanks

[@stitchingbythemoon]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I always struggle on how to finish my threads when stitching on 40 ct fabric because I can’t run the thread underneath (my stitches are probably a little too tight).

[@coloradostitcher]

Will the pin stitch be secure enough for washable embroidery?

[@stitchingbythemoon]

Mary M I don’t know that. I think you meant to ask Nicola but you accidentally wrote it on my post, so she may not see your question.

[@trduesing4117]

This is the best as are you!

[@catherinepowers2750]

Thank you so much! Brilliant!

[@cyndifoore7743]

That certainly will be handy, thank you.

[@equitime77]

I was doing the pin stitch but it found it difficult to distinguish between a pin stitch and an area that had already been stitched. I didnt think of doing the pin stitch right next to the actual stitch. Thanks

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

Brilliant!

[@pauline1828]

I love you scissors. Can you please let me know what kind it is.

[@Tracydevlin1]

Excellent tutorial

[@stitching_diana]

Hi Nicola, great explanation! How do you do an isolated stitch?

[@red_river_stitcher]

Thank you-I’ll give it a try!

[@EddieMyPuppy]

Thank you so much for this.😊🌷

[@diannedolha2318]

thank you so much for this helpful method!

[@margaretmorgan4682]

The back of the work would be so tidy. Great trick. Thank you.

[@tracyrain4941]

Tyfs this stitch. So much simpler than what I thought it would be. What thread are you splitting? The floss or the linen? Im back to x stitch after years away and am learning so much from KZbin. I've never used linen but hope to do so soon.

[@nicolaparkman]

The floss, never the linen.

[@Legokid6411]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@samplerstitcher]

I have been using this but leaving the tail on the back and then trimming it. It seems reallt secure. :)

[@noufgazi4900]

This is genius

[@cristinavigohobbyestilo3554]

Thank you so much!!!💚💚💚

[@hidalithmartinez8393]

No entiendo su idioma, pero si entiendo lo que enseña. Gracias 😀 Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴 🌾.

[@VictoriasCraftyRoom]

Thanks so much!

[@lubrez3097]

Hello Nicola! :) I was wondering what size linen you’re using in this example? I’m on 32 ct with 2 strands and I’m finding the stitch to look rather bulky.

[@nicolaparkman]

If you are stitching with two strands the next method to use in the loop. I would only use a pin stitch when working with one strand.

[@lubrez3097]

@@nicolaparkmanthanks for replying! If working with two strands is my only option for ending a thread to bury it then? I have a lot of confetti in this project and was hoping to find a method which would lessen the bulk! :) I love your videos, thank you!! :)

[@kaybellor2284]

I'm wondering if this is done any differently for Aida? I've tried but the vertical line on the ending pin stitch is pretty visible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@nicolaparkman]

Personally I am not a fan of ending with a pin stitch. You could try ending between two stitches rather than on the end of a stitch. The vertical line will be less visible then.

[@kaybellor2284]

@@nicolaparkman Thank you! I am a new stitcher and am experimenting a lot. Appreciate your videos very much.

[@RinaDasler]

Will this method survive in the laundry wash? for embroidery on clothes i mean

[@ashfaqashraf4434]

Love ur voice

[@pam333hope]

Is it possible to use this technique 2 over 2 on linen?

[@nicolaparkman]

Hello - if stitching with two threads i would use the loop method to start.

[@NoviceStitcher]

can you use a pin stitch when you are working 1 over 1 on evenweave or linen

[@nicolaparkman]

I would not use it for over one stitching.

[@jkspes]

​@@nicolaparkman Do you have any hints for stitching one over one on lik3 49 ct fabric with Soie Surfine. Starting & ending threads and how far to run a thread across the back!! Thank you so much I LOVE the pin stitch for my regular stitching over 2 threads!!

[@stephaniesnape6787]

I am a quilter who is newish to cross stitch. I’ve been working on a few aida pieces but I really want to move to linen. I’ve practised this stitch on aida by stitching over 2 stitches on a practice piece. But am I right that this is really meant for linen using 1 over 2? Or 2 over 2? Just trying to learn my way through a new needle craft. Thanks if anyone can clarify please.

[@nicolaparkman]

The pin stitch is for when you use one thread. When working with two threads the loop method is best. That is when you take one long length of thread and double it. Take your needle through the fabric. Do not pull the thread all the way through. Bring your needle back up and take it through the loop where your thread has doubled. You then pull through and your thread will be fasten to the fabric. Hope that makes sense but if not let me know. N x

[@kropkaprzecinek1336]

It's hard to see how the pin stitch is done :( A bit of zoom in would have been great.

[@AudenIrish]

Wish I could zoom in on this video lol, can't see what's being done

[@rhondavigness2461]

Thank you

[@Bicep1234]

Could I ask where you can purchase those scissors?

[@nicolaparkman]

Bicep1234 They are from Monsieur Jean-Marie Roulot in France. He does not have a website. If you are in the US they are available from the French Needle

[@cathieh.7225]

It would have been better to demonstrate it on a bigger square, it was a little hard to see.

[@LouisaSharp]

Thank you for sharing...

[@vanlifewithGinaPayne]

Just found ya on Nuffin Edited