IDIYPAINT Cross Stitch Tutorial

[@Lovecraftforever]

Do we have a beginners in cross stitching here? If yes, this is video for you.

[@setyawatie3472]

thanks for tutorial😘

[@judycondy3591]

Yes I am a beginner. Right now I am working on a 18 count. Do you do the same technique with the smaller Counts?

[@elainegilmour6216]

Hi can you please help me I got a cross stitch by mistake thinking it was a diamond painting but there's no instructions with it so I don't know what kind of stitch it is I got it from fgfke I've never done cross stitch before I watched your videos but am affrade am still confused? ?

[@Lovecraftforever]

@@elainegilmour6216 i need to see canvas in order to help you. Could you please post pictures in my FB group?

[@elainegilmour6216]

@@Lovecraftforever what's your Facebook name?

[@kawaiikitten5969]

You're very thorough in your instructions. Very helpful

[@MsTerryG1]

I am new to Cross Stitch. I am 62. For 3 years now I have learned to quilt and have made many embroidery quilts that are very large. This was a perfect video. Thanks you.

[@heidicraftydogs]

One day I would like to see all your cross stitch and bead stitch projects. Wips and finished ones. Awwww...you are talented. Not only in dp.

[@deep6164]

I've just decided to learn and got a few kits, which left me scratching my head. With a few of your videos, the pattern makes so much more sense and I'm excited to begin! This was so informative! I also watched your video on how to cross stitch on a printed pattern: so helpful! Thank you!

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thank you 😊

[@annemieke.]

I used to cross stitch when I was younger, Always on 14 count and small projects. Because of you I orderd my first pre counted cross stitch kit, also from joy sunday. You made me excited to pick it up again haha. Nice for the wintertime.

[@chantalmyers6738]

Thank you so much for your video. Very helpful of how to begin and end with 3 threads. I have been doing printed cross stitch for a while now and I'm sure by now you know that the ink washes out beautifully. I have always knotted the thread and hated how the back looked. Awesome job.

[@suntexi]

I roll the canvas up too, but I roll it so the printed side is inside. This protects the paint against any moisture on your hands which could smudge it. I use clips either end to hold it, either paper clips, or those used to seal plastic bags. Also, I don't use a roll of anything as it would make it too bulky.

[@nancysworld4178]

OMG! I love cross stitch. I used to do it a lot years ago but because of lack of time I had to stop. But now that I'm retired and am doing diamond painting also, I think I can try again. I've never done a printed canvas like this though. I've done stamped cross stitch like pillow cases and such and I've done counted. But I think with my eyes being as bad as they are now, a printed canvas would be better. I might try it again. Nataliya, you inspire me!

[@Lovecraftforever]

Oh Nancy, i would love to see your work from years ago. 11 ct very easy to do on the soft count, but the way i work in my hands, sometimes it's hard to pull tread, as this canvas are very stiff . Thank you very much for watching my videos

[@nancysworld4178]

@@Lovecraftforever I wish I had works from years ago but I lost them all. I know it is sad but what can I do? I might have a couple of unfinished pillow cases somewhere. But I would love to start again. Maybe I'll start with some small projects. Currently I have a few wips in crochet and diamond paint so I'll have to finish some of these projects first.

[@michellemorris4530]

Another very good informative tutorial on this craft, I had purchased 2 of the Joy Sundays pre-printed cross stitch patterns after watching Stitching with Lora, anyways I stopped because it was a bit overwhelming after coming back after years of not stitching, anyways when I saw the topic I got excited and ran and picked my project back up. These tips will give me inspiration to keep going and strive to complete this one that I have. I haven't decided which way to stitch by the color per section seems to sound better, because otherwise there might be long threads all over the back of the pattern. I placed my threads in a plastic ziplock bag and cut the numbers out just like in Dp'ing. Thank you for all your tips and looking forward to your progress and videos.

[@thestitchingcolourist]

hi new subscriber here, ive recently been loving the printed canvases , the roll and pins seem such a good idea as i find it can be hard to try and use a frame for these ones but your way is definately one worth trying, thank you for the tip, im sure i will have a foam roll somwere so all i haveto get is the pins xx

[@TheCrafterNookWithConnie]

I to like holding my cross stitch in my hand. Rolling the canvas on the foam roller is Absolutely Brilliant. Your work is beautiful Wonderful tutorial 👍👍

[@geraldinekedrowski4630]

I am on my first project! Learning as I go for neatness! My hands have problems because of numbness, which is caused by MS.you were demonstrating wonderful! The starting and finishing was so helpful to me! Thank you!

[@hyunhyunhy69]

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[@kendraiacouzze4930]

I absolutely love the foam roller trick. I need to hold my canvas also. For my project now the Q snap frame works well because it is a smaller canvas, but I have a 45x45 cross stitch coming and will the foam roller. Thanks for a video with awesome tips 💕💎💕

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thank you so much Kendra. Glad that you picked a new tip for your self 🙂

[@ermaredding7506]

Thanl you for this video. I'm brand new at cross stitching and was stsrtimg my stitch lesving thread on the back. I found it awkward having to constantly check the backside.😢. I will be trying starting from the front.also learned how you started a new row. Enjoy your videos very much. You always explain so well and being a beginner it helps me so much. ❤❤❤❤😊 Erma

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thank you my friend. Welcome to my channel 🤗

[@DarynaKot]

I loved your video! Just started my new project from Joy Sunday (first cross stitch since 2006, I think), and your tips were really helpful.

[@sharonhughes7927]

Loving your video. I would definitely stitch the roof etc in white thread so it's all level and looks finished :)

[@craftingwithbeautifulchaos539]

Thank you so much! I have never seen someone start the way you did at the very beginning. I will start using that method now! I wouldn’t stitch the white part, until the rest of the project is done. That way I could take a look at the way they have it shown as completed, then if I think it would look better stitched, I would stitch it then.

[@Lovecraftforever]

Glad to know that you find this video helpful for you. Yes, that is what i think too about white color. Thanks for watching

[@mayolson2]

I work on looms and hoops only. I have used this method for years. My mom was a beautiful embroiderer and so hoops were her choice and I followed suit with my own projects.

[@dwarry]

Thanks to this video I just started my first ever cross stitch project! It is also a pre-printed one from Joy Sunday. Thanks for the tips on how to get started and how to hold so I can stitch faster :)

[@Lovecraftforever]

dwarry that is wonderful, have fun. Also look for my new video about printed canvas

[@karlabavousett9869]

I was taught to work from center of picture outwards. Yes I too would get white thread for the snow/rooftops. I think using the foam roll is a great way. They have adjustable plastic frames about the same thickness as the foam roll. Michael's should have them but not sure of the cost. Thanks for sharing your process. As many years I have crafted, I always enjoy watching others with their techniques. 🙏💜💜💜

[@Lovecraftforever]

Work from the center, usually for the not printed canvas, so you can find easy the center of the picture. I my example here, i can start from anywhere. Thank you for visiting me

[@patbannister1]

I’ve done several cross stitch kits from Joy Sunday, and have never run out of thread. The ink will wash off the finished piece once you soak it in cool water for about 20 mins. Oh, and I don’t use a hoop or frame. Have fun! 🌺🌺🇨🇦

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thank you Patricia. After wash, did treads stays same beautiful colors?

[@patbannister1]

Lovecraftforever oh yes. They are still as vibrant as before. Actually, even more so. And , I’d stitch the white areas to give it a full coverage look! It’ll be gorgeous. 🌸🌸🇨🇦

[@Lovecraftforever]

@@patbannister1 thank you for the reply. I feel better about it. Because some treads can fade

[@Soussou110682]

Hello Patricia, may I ask you if you use only cool water or do you add some liquid soap or any other product. I saw one video of our dear Lovecraftforever in which she used warm water and Dishwashing liquid. Honestly I am thinking to wash it all before i start to avoid any risk then i will cross stitch on a white canvas just following the picture symbols (I am used to the cross stitch of the Brand DMC on a virgin white canvas and i know it is more difficult without symbols on the canvas itself) What do u advise? BTW Lovecraftforever i am curious of your opinion as well :)

[@patbannister1]

@@Soussou110682 I use cool water and just a drop of dish soap. I then let it sit for about 20 mins. Then I do it again, without any soap. Then just a quick rinse in cool water and it’s clean. I’ve never had a problem with symbols remaining or my piece looking “muddy”.

[@annadion4134]

It’s looking good so far. You make it look so easy. I think if I were to try cross stitch again, 11count stiff canvas would be what I would need so I could see it better. Counting was also a challenge, so I would prefer the printed canvas. I’m still struggling with my beaded cross stitch.

[@Lovecraftforever]

O yes, you should try 11ct Aida, so much easy to do , then 18 one. I wish i can do for you your beaded stitching 😁

[@ZouliPious]

Would you add a link to where you got the foam roller. Great idea.

[@mariehardy7846]

Have you thought about adding seed beads for the sky or the snow stitches?

[@Sakurahkvlogs]

Wow i always love to do that crosstitch..

[@jeannieng8998]

The print chart have the number , did you do the cross stitch on the number? Please let me know because I am a beginner cross stitch people and I ordered the printed cross stitch to try it and I love your video, you show how to cross stitch is very good, thanks

[@jamiwomack2129]

I always learn something new from you. I'm doing a large beaded cross stitch right now. Wish I knew how to hide the ends before I started mine. The fabric will become less stiff the more you work with the fabric. At least my beaded I'm doing with the wash out color has. Have any ideas on how to fix my ugly strings on the back of my canvas :( Will make sure I do it right from now on. I would have to stitch the white spots as well. TFS as always.

[@Lovecraftforever]

Jami don't worry about backing, as no one will see it, after you frame canvas. But yes you can continue in the better way from now on

[@ginaashby6782]

Luv ur ideas on starting and finishing must follow this ... also I only do 11 count ... 14 count too fine for my eyes 😀

[@kathleenwhite2236]

Your brave to do a big canvas! I would do a small one! I like that they print on the canvas so you don't have to count! Yours will turn out beautiful when finished! Hugs gf!!! :)

[@girlsonly9579]

I was enjoying this video, but I couldn't watch the whole thing, maybe on next Wednesday I can finish it, but I have a question. Maybe you covered this.......anyhow, do you have a tip on how to keep your thread from twisting, winding, and knotting up?

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thanks for your question. No i did not talk about this in my video, but i should in my next one. The only why your tread knotting up or twisting, because you are using too long tread, or wool treads. I am working with DMC treads right now and they are not twisting at all. But when i was working on my Teddy Bear, i had the same problems as you. I hope this helps.

[@josieanselmo9072]

Thats so smart using pins on the foam roll

[@ebell8940]

When you have finished all of the stitching you soak it in cold water and all the printed colors will wash out. I press mine dry to get it nice and flat. Love your videos ❤️

[@ulrike7834]

Ich sehe deine Videos immer mit grossem Interesse! Ich wollte wissen , wie du mit drei Fäden auf der Vorderseite startest ! Wirklich wunderbar deine Tipps ! 🎉 Ich habe mit dem Sticken begonnen , als Corona zu uns nach Deutschland kam und habe fast alle deine Videos gesehen. Du bist wertvoll für alle Stickerinnen und bereicherst mein Leben. Um auf deine Frage zu antworten, ich sticke meistens eine Farbe zu Ende, damit ich angefangene Fäden nicht wieder einsortieren muss ! Ich wünsche dir Frieden für dein Heimatland und schöne Weihnachten 🎄

[@rajulkanji5]

I am working on bigger size cross stitch and I am working on different colour like diamond painting and I learned how you started it

[@Lovecraftforever]

Do you use any frame to work on?

[@corinnerenshaw3621]

I only have done counted cross stitch. In which I start in the middle & work out. I have never done a pattern on painted canvas.

[@lisahunt966]

Yes I am a beginner love your video

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

I’m thinking of using your method tomorrow

[@sh-pc3uj]

This video is good. I just finished my 1st printed cross stitch and my 1st project as well it turn out so well.😊

[@Lovecraftforever]

That is wonderful! Did you framed yet?

[@sh-pc3uj]

Lovecraftforever I haven’t frame it yet but i will soon 😊

[@crystaldiamanda2137]

Yay cross stitch tutorial! :) Thank you Natalya

[@Lovecraftforever]

You are welcome 😁😘

[@dazzledriller5694]

Thanks for sharing our methods. I always like to see how other cross stitcher's do their work so I can try different techniques

[@Lovecraftforever]

Absolutely! Me too, i like to see how other girls do stitching

[@paolkah9284]

Hello! Thank you for your videos, they helped a lot! Some technique's were know to me before and some were new. Altogether it is a pleasure to watch. :) PS.: The right camera angle was better, it felt more "right and natural"

[@Lovecraftforever]

Thank you. On Saturday i have a new video tutorial. Please stop by

[@paolkah9284]

Sure will 👍 btw I'm working on a monster project.. it's 100x150cm. I'm working on it and watching your videos ☺️

[@Lovecraftforever]

@@paolkah9284 Wow the size is impressive

[@whiteangel3167]

Where did you get this stamped fabric from ?thank you!

[@ginaashby6782]

I order my stamped cross stitch kits on Amazon ... Aliexpress & Wish 🙂

[@cynthia8022]

How many stitches do you think you do on an average day, per hour?

[@mariaewin1870]

I leave a little longer tail in the back bc when I’m stitching that color I’m also catching the tail in the back🙋🏻🌹

[@jackiebuckler4464]

I would stitch the white. Are you going to do that

[@mariaewin1870]

I would never do the parking technique! Some projects have colors that come in 3 different shades of the same color🤪🤪I would find it very hard which specific shade I’m using.

[@ruthmyrnamuniz5910]

I’m learning Cross and Stitch Thank you for show me how to start and finish the was fun 🤩 I’m deaf 🧏🏻‍♀️ hard and hearing aid 🦻🙂🤟🏻

[@Lovecraftforever]

Hello Ruth. I hope it was easy for you to follow me by watching ❤️

[@diamondpaintingwithpearl]

They are making craft easier now and that is good. Before we just crosstitch in a plain Aida cloth. That's why my project is still in progress😁

[@lynnbomar5720]

What is the link to your beauty channel?

[@Lovecraftforever]

On my home page stroll down to futured channels it's nataliyaxo

[@5877user]

I agree about the parking. Seems sloppy snd use more floss

[@scottydog6539]

It is beautiful.

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

How do I stitch the symbols?😊

[@craftynorthener7769]

I have some embroidery kits, not felt brave enough to attempt it yet

[@mandymoran7714]

hi how do you do it when there are single colours just like one stitch of tht colour then a bulk of another colour

[@liamwatson5125]

How was your daughter’s first day back at school, Nat?

[@Lovecraftforever]

The day before was horrible lol, but after she saw her new teacher, she is all good now. 😁🙂. Thanks for asking

[@liamwatson5125]

Lovecraftforever The first day is always difficult.

[@ireneanicodemus1396]

i have just started mine .so easy to make if designed already on the cloth.no need to count and shade on the pattern.thread included is enough for the design.so you should not waste any single thread

[@ireneanicodemus1396]

so exciting

[@Jenniferj2222]

My cross stich pattern does not say how many strands to use

[@heidicraftydogs]

If it is 11ct use 3 strands, if it is 14ct use 2 strands.

[@Jenniferj2222]

@@heidicraftydogs thank you, I was able to contact the seller and she let me know how many strands to use. I finished that cross stitch kit back in June.

[@mayolson2]

I do mine by colors all the time!

[@shamalimudiyanse3632]

I like it, thank you.

[@lisahunt966]

Thank you so much for you video

[@bettyhopkins3212]

I think hole close up when washed

[@kimberlyburks1025]

shine on you crazy diamond

[@ashtontharrison]

This is so helpful! Thank you!!

[@evebuckley1619]

Thank you so much this helped so much. 🏡🥰

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

It’s perfect

[@dottier2475]

💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👍👍👍‼️‼️‼️‼️ you didn’t fine job in the video, I personally could see everything, thanks.

[@Natalia-009]

I keep watching your videos, so when my canvases come in ill be ready lol

[@rajulkanji5]

No I do not have anything like that I could not afford it pay anything because I moved from one apartment to another and have to check up with bills

[@mayolson2]

Ali Express has beautiful cross stitch kits and they are very, very reasonable. Easy on my pocketbook !

[@RainyRed]

Am I the only one who has so much trouble getting the floss separated and not knotted??

[@nataliesmith1164]

No unfortunately not I have that problem more than I care to admit lol

[@josephineswenson8891]

十字繡

[@lovelyma616]

leave the white spaces it will come out fine....