Flosstube Tutorial - Left Handed Sewing Method for Cross Stitch

[@cookiestitch]

This is SO helpful! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m going to try this. Your stitches are just lovely! 🩷

[@mischievousstitches]

Thank you! I am happy that you found it helpful.

[@mm-qm9zh]

Lorrie, thank you so much!!! This is the first time I was ever able to clearly see and understand how the sewing method is done! It was always a mystery to me, even when I tried watching other videos. I can’t wait to try it! 😊🩷 Meline

[@mischievousstitches]

I am happy that I was able to help you understand, and that you are going to give it a try. Let me know how it goes. ❤️

[@mm-qm9zh]

@@mischievousstitches Hey Lorrie, I just tried it on a long row of stitches, and I got it! I’m not sure if my brain “likes” this method yet, but it was so much faster! 😅 Thanks again for a great tutorial! Meline

[@Chris-nc3qp]

Thank you. Chris

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome!

[@xg__garbled]

thank you so much for sharing!! it is so hard to find left handed videos on this topic. you explain things very well. 🌻

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome! I am happy that you found the video helpful.

[@margie6534]

Thank you Lorie! I am a left handed stitcher so it was nice to see the sewing method done by a left hander.

[@mischievousstitches]

Nice to know another lefty stitcher.

[@1fisch2fisch5]

Lefty here too!

[@cherylmarch9293]

What a lovely stitch, you stitches are beautiful! Thank you for showing how you stitch in hand. I’ll try your method. 😊

[@mischievousstitches]

Thank you Cheryl! Please let me know how it goes and if you have any questions.

[@cherylmarch9293]

@@mischievousstitches I will let you know, I haven’t stitched much this week, work is keeping me pretty busy. This is a two meeting week too, oh joy! But I cannot wait to get back to stitching.

[@messymia2899]

Thanks for a great video on the sewing method . I had never heard of that method and you explained it very clearly! I think I’ll have give a try! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re very welcome! Let me know how it goes.

[@beckyacosta2090]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for filming your sewing method! ❤

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome! I hope that you found it useful.

[@chrisb5391]

I haven't tried stitching in hand, but I think I will now. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@mischievousstitches]

Hi Chris! You’re welcome. If you have any questions please reach out to me. ❤️

[@mirpaxvv]

Thank you! I also switch from sewing method to poke and stab.😊Happy Stitching!

[@mischievousstitches]

I stitch each piece in the way that is most comfortable to me. ❤️

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial I stitch in had I tried the hoop but had to go back to in hand. I also stitch the same way bottom left top right! Have a wonderful week and happy stitching 😊🪡🧵🤗🤩

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@barbarabell6527]

Lorie thank you have a great week!

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome Barbara. ❤️

[@KT-sq2ml]

Gorgeous work. I agree the one ply looks great!

[@mischievousstitches]

Thank you for this comment. ❤️

[@anneshaw1183]

This is beautiful! 😀

[@mischievousstitches]

Thank you!

[@beckycollins7144]

Thank you so much for showing this tutorial! I think I am going to try doing that in the near future! You are awesome! Hope you have a great rest of the week!

[@mischievousstitches]

Becky, You’re very welcome. ❤️

[@ginacates6110]

Great tutorial! Thank you Lorie.

[@mischievousstitches]

Thanks! You’re very welcome. ❤️

[@Jessica-bt6rw]

I finally learned it. Thanks! ❤

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re very welcome. Enjoy! ❤️

[@loriginsberg7261]

Great video Lori! This is exactly how I stitch, except I am right handed.

[@mischievousstitches]

Great minds stitch alike. 😁

[@carolswindler8692]

I’ll try it! Thank you!

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome. I am glad that you found the video helpful.

[@lindamcgrew3385]

Thank you! Great tutorial

[@mischievousstitches]

You are welcome. I am happy that you enjoyed it.

[@mendyelliott9495]

Great video!

[@mischievousstitches]

Thanks!

[@sheilabanks7105]

Thanks for the video! I have been thinking about trying the sewing method on my next project. You gave great instructions!❤️

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a kind comment. ❤️

[@cathymayfield2064]

Thank you for showing the sewing method. I still don't know what a pin stitch is. Could you show that sometime. Have a terrific week.

[@mischievousstitches]

Hi Cathy, I previously filmed a pin stitch video. I will post a link to it here: Flosstube Tutorial #4 - Pin Stitch kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Gzl3uJgclqsNE

[@gaywells7340]

I enjoyed this! I had watched about 3/4 of it before I realized you were stitching with your left hand (I’m a rightie). But it was easy to adapt the method to right hand stitching. Thank you, and that sampler is lovely. Maybe on my “wish list”!

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

“No rules”…..I like it……

[@mischievousstitches]

❤️ If I impose to many rules on myself, stitching becomes more like a chore, and less like a hobby.

[@sandiolson2064]

Thanks so much!,

[@mischievousstitches]

You’re welcome. ❤️

[@caroleel9257]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. Do you stitch one leg of the stitch at a time when using variegated floss? Thanks!

[@mischievousstitches]

Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. It depends on the project and the size of area that I am stitching.

[@normajean8105]

Thank you . Your Tutorial are the best and you explain it so well, I learned the pin stitch from watching your Tutorial.. I understand the sewing method this video helped understand it so much more, but I have such trouble with stitching in hand.. One thing you said I don't understand about stitching with a hoop or qsnap how you have to turn the fabric over everytime? I never turn my fabric over like that only time I turn my qsnap or hoop over is when I bury my thread if I don't use the ending pin stitch.

[@mischievousstitches]

Hi Norma! Thanks for your kind words. About the Q-snap stitching, I was referring to the poke and snap method of stitching on a Q-snap. Does this explanation help?

[@normajean8105]

@@mischievousstitches Hi thank you for you’re reply, I’m stitching with a qsnap right now with the so called poke and stab method 🤣 ( that term sounds awful to me it just cross stitching lol ) and only time I turn it over is at the end of my thread to bury it.

[@mischievousstitches]

That is true. The terminology needs to improve. 😂

[@lorrainehay9348]

Hi Lorie, thank you so much. It is a very clear video. My question is if you do a sampler that has a larger piece of fabric how do you manage it when stitching in hand.?

[@mischievousstitches]

I keep the fabric rolled in my right hand. If that becomes unmanageable, I will often flip the fabric and stitch inside down. The stitches will be in the same direction if done this way.

[@barbarawest1205]

This was very helpful - easy to see, and it just registered with me that you are a left-handed stitcher! (Like I am.) I prefer a single strand of floss, too; this means I need to convince myself that sometime soon I need to try 16/32 or 18/36 fabric. I find that with 2 strands on 14/28, I often need to railroad my top leg of each stitch. I've experimented a bit, and for me it seems very fiddly to combine sewing and railroading. Do you use those techniques together? I think this may be another hint to me that I need to go up in my fabric count on my next project. UPDATE: I just subscribed and when I went to your video list, I spotted your video on railroading. I haven't watched it yet, but I realize it's possible that you answered my question in it!

[@mischievousstitches]

I am happy that you found the video helpful, and hope that the railroading video will help you as well. Have a lovely weekend!

[@heden1460]

You're the second cross stitcher this week who has mentioned they start using a pin stitch. How do you do that? I've ended with a pin stitch before, but never knew you could start with one.

[@mischievousstitches]

I did a video to explain the pin stitch several years ago. It explains beginning and ending with a pin stitch. I will list it here: Flosstube Tutorial #4 - Pin Stitch kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Gzl3uJgclqsNE

[@heden1460]

@@mischievousstitches Thanks. I'll watch it.

[@karrib121]

Also look at the tutorial for single thread loop start. I learned that a few weeks ago.

[@heden1460]

@@karrib121 Yes. I've been using the loop method a long time. It's nice when it can be used.

[@noraverheyen5506]

What is a pin stitch? I usually use the loop method.

[@mischievousstitches]

Hi Nora, I filmed a pin stitch tutorial video several years ago. It guides you through both starting and ending with the pin stitch. I will link it here: Flosstube Tutorial #4 - Pin Stitch kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6Gzl3uJgclqsNE

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Nice video but need the camera closer. Just hearing instructions isn't enough.

[@mischievousstitches]

Hi Yvonne, I apologize that I couldn’t focus in closer. If you’re watching on your phone or pad you can zoom in to videos to see it closer. Maybe this could help?

[@thelibraryismyhappyplace1618]

I noticed you didn't tag your video as 'left-handed'. You might get a lot more views if you do. It might help with the algorithms

[@mischievousstitches]

Thank you for the suggestion. I have updated the name and added a tag.

[@hunnybunny21918]

Thank you for the tutorial 😊

[@mischievousstitches]

You are welcome. I hope that you enjoyed it.