How to Read Cross Stitch Patterns 📖 Cross Stitch for Beginners 🎒 CROSS STITCH UNIVERSITY

[@angelastoutenger7944]

I’ve been cross stitching for years but still watched. Never too old to learn something new. Kimberly provided great information for beginners.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

@@quiltybee I’m not downloading the badges. You might want to contact Fat Quarter Shop or comment as your own comment instead of reply to mine. That way FQS will see it.

[@melniee2551]

Agreed, excellent explanations for things that confuse beginners!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Nancie! What type of device are you trying to download the badge from?

[@quiltybee]

@@angelastoutenger7944 just when I think I have a handle on my tech skill I do this move!🤣🤣🤣 I thought I had my own thread! And I figured it out!🤣🤣 I will eventually delete!

[@quiltybee]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube I figured it out! Yall are great! This is great! Its all good!🤣

[@lynneschultz316]

Excellent. “Class dismissed” - Charming Perfect way to end!

[@Nomechick]

I've been cross stitching for awhile and I wish I'd seen a presentation like Kimberly's when I started. I've already picked up tips (like loop method) from her previous videos so I'm watching every one of CSU videos--it's never too late to learn or develop better stitching habits.

[@janeserpa1006]

I haven’t done a cross stitch project in years. At that time I stumbled around teaching myself as I went along. No videos to watch to help me out. But now I do have some projects from years back that I want to start AND finish in a timely manner. Now that I’m retired I have the time to learn how to do cross stitch properly. I’m very excited and can’t wait to start and to learn. Thank you so much.

[@sallysuhovy9938]

Where were you when I was learning over 20 years ago. Great job. ♥️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@shellymeldrum2312]

I've been stitching 40 years. This is a great new stitcher video.

[@ashleyv.6624]

I have been wanting to learn to cross stitch for a year and haven’t been able to find any true beginning basic videos. This is going to perfect- thank you for doing this!!

[@kathynaugle2661]

At last! I now understand how to figure out the finished size of a piece! Thank you!

[@lindasanford3324]

I haven''t cross stitched in a while, this is very helpful. I have even learned new things. Thanks Kimberly, you are a great teacher.

[@tweakervt]

So cute and video at a good pace and can easily see what you’re doing. I would add a button and maybe elastic to add on the end. Drum finishing would be nice.

[@lisamalkowski4240]

Thank you, Kimberly and team! Cross Stitch University is great for stitchers of all experience levels.

[@traceyhonig4461]

I haven’t stitched very long, but her patterns are super cute!! I did love the terrarium scenes! 🪡 Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!

[@toiamb]

omg thank youuu! I was going crazy thinking that every symbol was a different type of cross stitch lmao

[@kristinadewitt2539]

Been stitching since the 80s and just learned something new!👌🏻😊❤️

[@rhondalafleur6357]

I am not a beginner, but I have learned so much from you in your videos and want to thank you for all you do for us.

[@jenniferdahl1947]

Love the formula for calculating finished size…great tip!

[@reneeriley6629]

Yes, let the fun begin! I started up CrossStitching in 2019 after a few small projects in my youth. Love it and quilting during these times we are living through. Be Well and stitch

[@kathrynbarker7967]

Just found this series. Cross stitched 30 years ago and have forgotten things. So excited to begin again with your university kit. 💕

[@gracielaguadalupeguzmanbat7222]

hi kimberly the way you teachs stitch is clear and easy.

[@amymiller1594]

I plan on stitching some of the flags from Primrose Cottage and would love to do the ornaments you showed in the video today! Thanks for sharing all your stitching!

[@lisastuckey1051]

I haven't cross stitched in years, that was a great refresher.

[@donnamichelle_42]

I have cross stitched before but Kimberly is an excellent teacher and I learn new things from her videos all the time. I basically will watch anything by Kimberly and I am looking forward to the new shows!

[@OGGgirl]

Long time cross stitcher but I always watch what Kimberly puts out! Great information presented in classic FQS style-thank you so much! Loved the “class dismissed”!

[@dallastaylor5479]

Yay Kimberly!!!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!! Perfect for just starting!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ So often we forget the most basic information still has to be learned. This made it so clear, understandable, and easy. I applaud you, truly.

[@lorettasmith7594]

Thank you for this! Looking forward to learning how to cross stitch… I’ve always thought it to be too complicated and was hesitant to learn, but I am feeling much more comfortable with Kimberly teaching. This video was clear and concise and I’m ready to get started! Thanks again!

[@suesweeney5952]

I'm so glad you are doing these classes. I ebb and flow in my cross stitching projects, but have been doing more lately. Refresher classes are always welcome. Thanks for doing this.

[@eshellebennett]

Thank you for this video.

[@pennyeggers]

Great information! It took me many months to figure out the info you gave in under five minutes. This will be a great resource for new stitchers. Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration and info!

[@divinecriationranch840]

Kimberly, you are a great teacher! Thank you so much for all you do to help us do things correctly.

[@leonakofoed289]

Not new to cross stitching but I watched anyway. Great job, Kimberly. I will send anyone wanting to learn how to cross stitch to FQS.

[@kleotobias6606]

Great and informative video!! I'm so excited because I got the supplies for both myself and my niece. We will be doing this together!

[@debchampion4863]

I taught myself how to cross stitch years ago. Just watching Kimberly's videos I've learned the loop method (love it!) and railroading. I'm going to watch the stitch university to pick up more great ideas. I hope you talk about how to keep the thread from twisting. I'm also looking forward to learning how you stich from just the top side of your fabric. I spend a lot of time reaching under the fabric to grab my needle and send back up to the top. As someone else said... never to late to learn and pick up better stitch habits! Thank you!

[@sandialba5608]

I am an experienced stitcher but this was a great beginner video. Your doing a fantastic job!!!

[@thisiskatiebrown]

Great job! Very clear and to the point. Looking forward to the next video!

[@cj6337]

Thankyou Kimberly. You are such a great teacher. I am a new Cross Stitcher and your instruction and tips are so clearly explained. Also the tips you have given on your Floss Tube Channel.

[@pattijackson5605]

I too have cross stitched for a long time - longer than I care to admit 🥴. Loved the CSU video, it was great for beginners, a refresh, or picking up a new tip. Thanks Kimberly!

[@tammyclark8005]

Great video! I've been cross stitching for years, but I still learned several things in this video. Can't wait to start stitching!

[@janicebehn7038]

Thank you Kimberly! So well done! So helpful whether an auditory learner or a visual learner!

[@sandypollack1270]

Ty now I know how big my cloth has to be. I didn't know this. So helpful ty ty

[@jenniferbonynge5899]

Lesson #1 is very clearly explained, thanks!

[@sandraoreilly7477]

I am just loving this. I am brand new and this is really teaching me a lot!! Ready fir the next video. Super excited about doing this SAL

[@karolsaager8694]

Thank you so much for a brilliantly explained description. Kimberly, again well done!

[@kathyharris7158]

Thanks, Kimberly. That was a great explanation.

[@veronicapeters1328]

Very well explained! Good job Kimberly!!

[@michellefrothingham4275]

Great tutorial👏👏👏

[@catharinelutes6379]

First day of class! Thanks

[@beverlyboyce6687]

Great job Kimberly! No one could have explained it better!!

[@BexfromTexas]

Can't wait to get started! Great teaching

[@eandm_creations]

I always start a pattern in the center, but I just recently jumped in on the Bats and Boos SAL and was clueless how to begin in the upper corner 🤪 I'm glad for CSU.

[@devabrown8604]

Can't wait to get started.

[@bethwilson3582]

I love this! Thank. You so much - you are a great teacher - organized, clear speaking, pleasant to listen to, and have the ability to break processes down into step by step pieces. So helpful! Also the video are the best produced of any craft/sewing I have seen.

[@kerynrivett9351]

Brilliant! I’m going to share this, thankyou.

[@kathyrackow880]

That was A Really Good Explanation. So Easy to Understand.

[@karimadawood3366]

Excellent first lesson, thanks Kimberly you are awesome teacher 😀 💕🇨🇦

[@karimadawood3366]

@@initiall4110 hi I live in Richmond Hill Ontario 🇨🇦💓

[@juliaofhamburg]

Great job, Kimberly! 🎉🌺

[@melaniecall]

I loooooove that all of the FQS patterns are in full color! When a pattern is on multiple pages…would you consider also including an one pager of the full pattern too?

[@eileenburke7171]

Wonderful presented with flare.

[@memefraser3961]

I have never crossed stitch. Been waiting forever for this series! Thank you for this valuable information. I know I’ll be watching this video a few more times. Can’t wait for the next. 🧵🇨🇦

[@dianamead2990]

The best as always!

[@SammiJarrad]

Fantastic!! 👍💜💜 Thank you so much!!

[@suzannrogers1150]

I have cross stitched along time but really enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@kriscook5703]

Thanks, learned a lot.

[@patriciacaughey5122]

Great Class!! Thank you.

[@auraperez6156]

Wow Kimberly this was a great video for beginners, great job

[@janetbuster6436]

Love your video Kimberly!

[@mssngsmthng]

Just ordered my kit

[@mrschefyoda7825]

great tutorial.

[@theresalloyd7981]

Awesome class!

[@machelleowens9088]

Great tutorial!

[@SpunkyGirl107]

Great video, clear and concise info. Thank you.

[@altheawarner1403]

Thank you Kimberly your the greatest

[@melissabibb8355]

Thank you that was very helpful

[@karenennis7890]

Thank you. I am so confused on this part. I just end up getting a big piece of Adia 14

[@halleluyah757]

Thank You!

[@luisaguerrero4166]

Great video but I would appreciate a schedule with all the steps and what we will be reviewing in the coming weeks since it is a little confusing. Also, could you please respond to people’s questions and not only give likes to compliments. I have the some of the same questions as them but u don’t see any answers. Thank you!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Luisa! Thank you for your feedback. We have a schedule available on our blog that we listed below the video: bit.ly/3jsu07F The reason that some of the questions have not been answered is because if we don't already know an answer we consult with our staffers that can help us give an accurate answer at their earliest convenience.

[@SJPotter]

Will you talk about threads in up coming videos. I have been stitching for sometime. I am now adventuring out to other brands. I have all DMC colors, I want to know more about Weeks Dye Works, Classic colorworks to NPI. Thank you.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Sondra! For this series, we will only be talking about DMC to help keep the tutorials beginner friendly.

[@stuartjamieson926]

Hi what dose a half stitch and a three quarter stitch look like on a pattern, found your last video helpful I'm a beginner

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Stuart! We do not include half stitches or three-quarter stitches in our patterns but you could try searching on Google to see what they look like. We apologize for the delayed response.

[@bernadettekanas8288]

This is my first cross stitch project. I am looking so forward to learning the correct way to cross stitch. One question, in the coming weeks will you be telling us if we need to cut the fabric to size? Or will be using the whole piece of fabric?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Bernadette! You can cut your fabric to size using the equation we gave at 1:40 in this video

[@margaretbaker623]

Remember to add extra fabric all around for borders and framing :-)

[@mitzibud6908]

Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

[@GIL3969]

Great video / explanation! Will you release one cross stitch university video each day this week? What is the schedule ?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello GIL3969! We will be releasing videos each Monday thru November 1st.

[@solangeleblanc2833]

I’m new ,please where do you start stitching? Thanks

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Solange! We will start stitching in two weeks. Here is a schedule on our blog that tells you what each lecture will be: blog.fatquartershop.com/cross-stitch-university/

[@jobspeakcrochet]

Hi I’m new at cross stitch my canvas says 16 count 16x12 in

[@bridgetharrison103]

Well here goes..I suffered from a stroke and trying to again but still have a question. How to know how much cloth to cut? I see the finish size so in your example do i cut 6 inches of cloth and stitch in a 6 inch hoop? Im try to relearn everything all over again worst part of the stroke is the last thing I was doing was a Queen Elizabeth the 1 cross stitch pattern. Im determined to relearn it all over thanks for all those that help.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Bridget! We recommend cutting your fabric at least 2" larger than your finishing size on each side. We also have a cross stitch calculator that can help you. www.fatquartershop.com/cross-stitch-calculator?product_list_limit=120

[@Colleenf3277]

I'm new and I used a stitch calculator it tells me for 209X209 i need 21x21 cloth with 3 in border. But using your method I can use a piece 18x18 am I correct? Wanting to start Farmhouse Christmas on 14 count. Thanks

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Colleen! You need a 21" x 21" cloth to have a 3" border

[@monicadetrick9415]

I wanted to start stitching 😭

[@loladelongoria6736]

Do you have to iron the creases out of the Aida before starting and do you knot the floss in back when starting?

[@loladelongoria6736]

Thanks for the info. I will keep watching.

[@flowerlass]

While waiting for my kit, I thought I would download the pattern from the FQS to follow along. The pattern on the site doesn't have the squares to count by 10 like the one you show in the video. Why is that?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Dee! It was a design choice.

[@barbolson8768]

Hello, shouldn't you always start a cross stitch pattern from the center and work you way out ?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Barb! You can start anywhere that you'd like.

[@donna4010]

What are those foam thread straighteners on your site? They come in set of two.

[@maryellenhood]

If the number of stitches is 71 x 71, what does the finished size measure? Why is it different from total number of stitches?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Mary! The numbers are different because the finished size is measured in inches while the number of stitches is the x's you're making.

[@dianehendricks9125]

When do we start the project?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Diane! Stitching will start on September 13th. We have a schedule on our blog available here: blog.fatquartershop.com/cross-stitch-university/

[@varshakean6331]

Still waiting for my crossstitch kit

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Varsha! Please contact [e-mail] or call 1.866.826.2069

[@katewelsh4762]

How do you know what size needle to use…? TIA

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Kate! You can use this as a guide: www.fatquartershop.com/cross-stitch-key-its-sew-emma

[@katewelsh4762]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube thanks I ordered one of these and have received!!

[@krystalrowe96]

Alright Kimberly, now you can come homeschool my son 😂

[@annsmith5625]

⚾️

[@jerananelms1760]

What a cutie

[@jeanninegrimm3045]

I am disappointed that the class was so short. And now we have to wait another week for another short video. I thought we would be starting the project. They should go ahead and release all the classes so we can go at our own pace. There are no benefits to dragging it out so long.

[@stacyrewitzer9127]

I agree with Jeannine Grimm. I'm new at this and was expecting a longer video. Now I have to wait a week to see where to go next.