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[@m4speedway]

Thanks for your video, it's the clearest, easiest to understand and follow tutorial I've seen and it's not too long. I've just learnt that after all these years I've been reading my fractional stitches wrong e.g. doing ¾ stitch instead of a ¼ stitch so showing the chart really helped. If anyone wants to learn fractional stitches I'll show them you're video 😊 👍🪡🧵

[@candypool]

The best explanation for fractional stitches. Thanks 😊

[@unascraftycards9117]

Can't believe my luck... perfect explanation of fractional stitches on the first click. Brilliant thumbnail! Thank you 💚

[@chiarra644]

She explains things so clearly, she's my top fave youtuber for explanations. I watched another youtube video on fractional stitches and the symbol they showed was actually for a quarter but they stitched it as a 3 quarter so because I followed that tutorial first, I have to frog now after seeing this video lol

[@desireeg5807]

Thanks heaps for this. I know you posted it years ago but I just (re)started and I legit thought the quarter stitch meant that I had to put the entire × in that particular part of the square and I was trying to work out the logistics. And how to not mess it up. Your video made it all make sense 😂

[@theinlandseastitcher]

Thank you so much for the tutorial on 1/4 stitches - I have been doing 3/4 stitches for 1/4 stitches!!! I have numerous 1/4 stitches on the pattern I am doing and from your tutorial they are now a breeze - I like the fact that your tutorial was so up close and personal that I could actually see clearly the difference in 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4. Thanks again so much - you have made my cross stitching so much better 😍

[@alewiina]

Thank you so much! I'm a total newbie and a pattern I chose to make for a christmas present has many fractional stitches (did not realize when I bought it, lol). This really helped!!

[@barbarawest1205]

This was not only helpful for aida, it showed us the logistics of combining quarter- and half-stitches regardless of the fabric being used, and demonstrated how symbols indicating those stitches may appear on a chart! I think it may give me what I need to get back to a UFO I've started several times in both needlepoint and cross stitch, only to abandon each one because of inexperience, blended threads, and fractional stitches. Pinning this one in my Cross Stitch folder for sure! Thank you! Edited to add: and piercing with a separate sharp point is genius!

[@GIL3969]

Absolutely excellent video. Very clear explanation with dark thread and zoomed in! Thank you!!!

[@BettyAzbill]

This is great, Danielle. For those folks who are new to cross-stitch, it will help them so much. Betty Ann

[@chocochunk12]

Great examples. Thanks for suggesting the needle for the quarter stitches. That makes it SO MUCH easier.

[@susanlopiano5620]

Thank you for showing how to do this stitch. Now I get it because of your excellent lesson. Much appreciated ❤

[@ebell8940]

You are a excellent teacher, the way you show and explain how to do the stitches make it easy to follow and understand. Thank you so much, love your videos

[@hollyly_]

Thank you for this great explanation! I thought a 9 minute video wasn't necessary, but once I finished, I was glad you took that much time to show us examples. This is a great tutorial.

[@deannaellett1906]

Genius! Never thought to use a pin to pierce the center before making the stitch. Thanks so much, this video couldn't have come at a better time for me. Thanks for sharing and happy stitching!

[@SherryUwood]

Thank you! Been cross stitching for quite some time, but have avoided any patterns that called for anything except regular and half stitches until now. This was super helpful!

[@annm8680]

This was very helpful. I am stitching my first fancy lady and I want to do her full head first. I am now encouraged to tackle the rest of her face. It is Native American Hummingbird Maiden by Joan Elliott.

[@violettafloresparedes431]

Wow! I am really impressed with your tutorial, I highly appreciate this art. You changed my way of doing stitches! Please continue to teach the different techniques, l subscribed to your channel because you are very detailed in showing and explaining. Thank you very much.

[@allisonjae3152]

This is a great tutorial for beginners. When I started cross stitching I had to figure it out of=n my own. I made some mistakes, but I do them fairly well now.

[@hannahaidastitcher8098]

I almost always do my quarter stitches as 3/4 stitches. Especially as that's usually where the backstitch goes, and I feel it gives better definition or shape. I know it's technically "wrong" but just my preference! and the pin is a great idea!

[@mohammadliam2962]

pro tip: you can watch series at KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

[@jadluciano4400]

@Mohammad Liam definitely, been watching on KaldroStream for years myself :)

[@megankohler6027]

THANK YOU!! I had complicated these in my head so much, I just needed to see someone do it. ❤️

[@GIL3969]

Wonderful video!! Exactly what I was looking for. Needed help with the quarter stitches. Really great clear explanation!! Thank you!

[@CasHasLostIt]

Finally a video that shows this method clearly! Good job on this one!

[@taracombs1518]

Thank you immensely for pulling the pattern into the video for reference! It really helped. And yay for the pin tip. Always love a reason to get some new stitching bits!! Off to the craft store I go!

[@smith97097]

Thank you Danielle I have crossed Stitched for years and I never thought of using a beading needle.

[@janenielsen809]

Thank you so much for the tip with the pin to pierce the middle of the square. I'll definitely try that out:-) tfs and happy stitching ~ big hugs Jane

[@craftlady57]

Thank you so much! Now I understand how to do my chart.

[@Jasmine-ur1sl]

Thank you for the video. I feel much more comfortable now in using fractional stitches in my upcoming larger projects. Using that pin to pierce the centers - genius!!!

[@depressoespresso2180]

I don’t think this is safe, but I use a thumbtack with a big sphere on one end so I have a place to hold it. It works, but not as well as your technique does. I really like how you showed us a pattern and how to read the pattern.

[@louisepetit8999]

Oh my gosh. I am so happy to see your video on what the quarter stitch looks like on the pattern and how you do it. Thank very very much. I am new to your videos.

[@Elentarien]

Oh, hey. I already knew/know how to do fractionals - but using a pin to make that hole in the centre is a GREAT idea. I've always just done it with my tapestry needle and. ..while it works. . .I find it often POPS through - catching your finger underneath. -.- It can be a bit painful. lol The pin is an excellent idea! Thank you for sharing that. I mostly stitch on evenweave now - but hey, you never know when you'll go back to aida. (Actually, do have 1 project on aida, as it needed black fabric and thats what there was. So, yeah. :D)

[@marciascott141]

Took the mystery out these stitches for me. I have two patterns that uses these stitches and haven’t finished them.♥️

[@shanar7404]

You seriously cleared those quarter stitches up for me. Thank you so much for doing this!

[@megahappy2bemeIntheStarz]

I have always hated doing that stitch ! Also love your nails .

[@nicciessie2769]

Great video! Straight to the point & clear (not blurry)!😊

[@margretwest4281]

I am getting sober have been now for 270 days and thought of a way to keep me busy and I have no idea what I'm doing so I KZbind you and so thank you for being a easy teacher you taught me bc I was looking at the full / half / quarter stitch and was lost thank you for this

[@Stitcherista]

Congrats on 270 days sober!!!

[@sharonmaree3]

You have a great way of explaining how to do this! Thank you.

[@swal8797]

1/4 stitches are no longer difficult for me to do! Love piercing the center with a pin! Makes 1/4 stitches so easy! Thank you!

[@lmdean1231]

Great tutorial, Danielle! Love the pin pierce tip. Thanks so much. This will come in handy as I stitch on Aida.

[@Amytiville]

This is awesome! Thank you, Danielle! 💜

[@coreen588]

Thank you for this video....I was very confused about these diff stitches....gonna save this one to my favorites to refer back to...❤

[@samiyarashid2579]

Really useful. Thank you. I was stuck. You really helped me out of a dilemma.

[@Simunaya]

Always good to see how someone els do it. I loved the idea of the pin.

[@joannehetherington3907]

Thank you so much for this. It makes it so much easier when you explain it

[@cynthiajfuller]

Thank you so much. This was the best description I have seen.

[@elizzievb]

Oh, this is fabulous! Exactly what I needed to know. Very well explained!! Thank you so much! ❤

[@barbaraaly6186]

I am working on a Disney's Cars cross stitch that has a lot of quarter stitches. It has been challenging.

[@hbmccarley8406]

Thank You so much! Very good teacher!!

[@joanclarke5531]

I'm SO glad you demoed this today! I'm stitching a piece on 18 ct. aida that calls for 1/4 stitches. I've never done them on aida, but now will give the "pin" method a try. Thanks a bunch. BTW, I just finished reading Still Missing by Chevy Stevens, one you recommended a while back. Holy Moly, what a twisting thriller that was. I didn't even see that ending coming. Next up is the Last Mrs. Parrish. I hope it's as good as SM.

[@Stitcherista]

Joan Clarke oh the last mrs Parrish is awesome

[@wieslawapisarska-grabowska9048]

Thank you for explanation☺ was great to understanding how going quote stitch

[@sparky5777]

Thank you so much!! I have a pattern but its shows half, and you show it in your video the example of half, thank you for showing

[@Werna8Pumba]

Thanks so much for this video! I was so confused by partial stitches, not anymore 👌👌

[@teresaheartsong1396]

Thanks for this Danielle. I've always had so much trouble w the fractionals on Aida and that's all I use is Aida 😊

[@rosamoulton9775]

Thank you I learnt a lot from your vlog I’m new to cross stitch .

[@DoraG99]

Literally just finishing a project where I should've been doing 3/4 stitches but I didn't know how so I just did full stitches and I'm currently doing the back stitch to cover it up - doesn't look too bad but man I should've googled it at the start 😂 thanks for the video, I'll know what to do next time! 🥰

[@mayolson2]

Thank you and thanks once more as this is the only fabric I use!

[@JackieRB2008]

Thank you for this! So helpful! Also I love your alice in wonderland nails!

[@lisalashes47]

Hi Stitcherista. Im a complete beginner on croos stitch and been spending hrs trying to find a video with the right content showing How to do different symbols on aida. Yours is the closest to what i need and are wondering if you can show a continuous flow of half stitches, circles, etc. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks.

[@Heatheronskates]

Thank you for the education, very much appreciated!

[@pattygardner231]

Wow! So helpful. Just what I needed. Thanks!

[@lovingbeautifullife9646]

Excellent! Thank you

[@camilamolina1854]

Thank you very much! I was struggling with a pattern and now i have it all clear =)

[@aurorabrown8666]

Thank you for a very easy to follow instruction video.

[@carollynprince2927]

Thank you for your tutorial it really helped me understand.

[@helenfisk4145]

Thank you, this was really helpful for me

[@jayndaph]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@janaglosson8214]

Thank you for this video! I think I can do these now!

[@Iamhapsgirl]

Thank you so much!!

[@constancejohnson3463]

Great video. Good explanation😅

[@RadoslavaRose]

Thank you ❤

[@jojejoje3715]

Thank you... Now I know

[@daisy8466]

I came across your vid & so happy I did. In your pattern there are squares with 4 symbols in 1 square. Are those 1/4 stitches? In my pattern they call it petite stitches

[@Stitcherista]

Yes, those are 1/4 stitches.

[@Renske1006]

Thank you so much! I finaly get it.

[@kjmstitches]

Sooo helpful!!!!

[@vaness684]

I got a bit of an issues, In the pattern I got it only say white tread somehow has to be 1/4 stich and or 1/2 stiches, when I check the pattern I do not see any indications where they have to be into the square....otherwise great video 👍

[@brendaspaetti8106]

I’m doing a sunflower fractal but when I do my 9 squares it says to start my other one under the 10 th.

[@miguelteles4018]

thank you so muuuuuch!!!

[@148kmartinez]

Great video ! Thanks so very much .

[@egc1117]

Thanks!

[@zoerichardson6581]

Thank you

[@nancycarter5101]

Great tutorial thank you

[@johnacharles6450]

i think you done a great job showing the stitches. however, i am new to cross stitching and i would like for you to contact me if you can use the pattern again where is transitions from one kind of stitch to another. use that same area but hook the different stitches together like you are actually making the hat. your video has been very helpful. i am still kind of confused and 2 half stitches going one after the other. thanks johna

[@joannas491]

Omg thank you!!!!

[@totti2821]

Thanks for the help !

[@rachelroberts4236]

Thank you so much! This video helped me so much

[@maricelpetin3330]

Very well explained. Thank u 🥰

[@danielle1981buster]

Hey this is the best tutorial I have found Thank-you. I have 2 colours im one square. One symbol in left bottom corner and one in top right. Is that just 2 1/4 stitches to the middle and then a gap im the other two corners?... Thank-you xxx

[@Stitcherista]

Yes, you can do two 1/4 stitches.

[@tatyanealves84]

Muito obrigada 👏👏

[@karidozhier3105]

How can I follow your cross stitch 101 classes 1 after the other so I can learn along with you. I’ve been watching your vids for days now & love them all!! I’m obviously one of those people who like to complicate seemingly simple tasks! 😂 Thanks Danielle!

[@karidozhier3105]

Actually looking for all the videos of your “Sweet Tea & Fireflies” project.

[@donnasetlock8734]

Thanks so much. Great video.

[@nikkiferretti]

Thank you so much for this! I know it's an old video, but if you see this: how do you tell on a chart which direction to sew the half stitch? I have a Dimensions pattern and there's no indication. I'm looking at the finished picture and it looks like the half stitches may be in different directions in certain sections!

[@Stitcherista]

You follow the direction that the stitch is showing in the square. Some will have different directions probably depending on what you are stitching.

[@nikkiferretti]

@@Stitcherista That's good to know for the future- unfortunately my chart doesn't show a direction! I haven't noticed my past Dimensions kits showing the directions for half stitches either 😢 The completed image is just the small one on the front (and this is from their mini kits, so it's tiny!), so I might need to do some guesswork! Thank you- great video!

[@amandatatum4199]

I stitched that pattern and it came out really cute. I just need to FFO now. I was surprised that it was labeled as an easy project with so many fractionals.

[@yazdhenab.]

I have a dilemma... I've done 1/4 stitch the way you make the 3/4 stitch, and in my actual pattern, which is Disney "Hachette" Embroidery, they asked us to make a quarter point like a 3/4 stitch... The little quarter point first, then the large half point over it... The symbol you show on your pattern, the first one, it's called a quarter stitch but they showed us to make it as the 3/4 one... I think I've made a mistake my whole life... And French pattern makers too.

[@Stitcherista]

If it looks all right, just go with it. A 1/4 stitch is just one fourth of the square. A 3/4 stitch is three fourths of the square.

[@yazdhenab.]

@@Stitcherista yes, but sometimes, when i make two 3/4 stitch face to face, the stitches are wobbly, I'll try with just a 1/4 stitch, and I've sent a message to the support of my pattern.

[@sukikapresekang1377]

On the 3/4 stitch when your showing it on the pattern. How would you do the stitch right next to it in another color? I pretty sure the symbol for that color was a 3. It looks like there are two 3/4 stitches in the same box

[@Stitcherista]

If there are two 3/4 stitches in the same box you would choose one of them to be the dominant stitch, which ever color you want to see the most because you would do two quarter stitches one in each color but then the half stitch that makes it a 3/4 stitch is only done in one color so you need to pick which of the two colors you want to use.

[@lyncampbell1626]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@rachellawrence6755]

Thank you for showing me how to do this. I have got a pattern with two different colour corner stitch, how do I do that?

[@Stitcherista]

It should be the same concept as doing this. You follow the direction of the stitch.

[@ChristinaMC87]

Super helpful!!

[@leongaskins8696]

I have a question about fractional stitches.......I have this pattern and in one square they have a symbol in the lower left corner and then the same symbol in the upper right corner that kind of mimics a diagonal........so it's two symbols in one square.....so would they each be a quarter stitch?

[@Stitcherista]

Yes they would each be a quarter stitch.

[@trinaportner4125]

THANK YOU

[@angelesolivenza1784]

Muchas gracias ! Muy bien explicado

[@lorenaarias1952]

Well, I wish I had seen this before, very, very helpful. I have a question for you, I learned to start my cross stitch from top left, down to bottom right. Then up right down to bottom left. I’ve noticed that everybody does it the other way around. Am I totally doing it wrong? Please try to answer. I’d really like to know. Thank you.

[@Stitcherista]

You are not doing it wrong. Some people do it that way. As long as you stay consistent with doing it that way you will be fine.

[@lorenaarias1952]

Stitcherista oh thank you very much. You make me feel much much better because I’ve done some very big things. You are very kind