Learn to Make Cording for Finishing your Cross Stitch - NEW TECHNIQUE! with Vonna Pfeiffer

Learn to make handmade cording to elevate your finishing. Cheaper than store bought cords and more polished look than store bought - you can make easily to match your needlework pieces perfectly! Just follow my easy to understand steps and you will be well on your way to making cording for all your projects!
Items Needed:
Kreinik Cording Drill
Masking Tape
Embroidery Floss - use as it comes out of the skein or off the cone - all 6 stands

[@cynthiajfuller]

Thank you so much for the updated cording instruction. I have watched your other several times and have made cording a couple of times. This video is even better and I think will make it easier for me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your life. You are a positive and uplifting person. You have made my day and give much encouragement with your IG post. 😃❤️

[@thoughtsofawindowgirl2112]

I finally broke down and bought a Krienik corder. You live and demonstrate your faith in all that you do. Take care.

[@DebrafromMD]

Vonna, you are such a treasure to the stitching community. Thank you for sharing your tutorials and talents with us.

[@diannekorber9425]

The Lord has blessed you with so many talents and he has blessed the stitching world with you sharing your talents! Thank you!

[@robbiebowie6505]

Thanks so much.

[@marygillmarten6758]

Thank you Vonna!

[@lynnruss4823]

Thank you so much Vonna! I’ve avoid doing cording because I thought it was really hard to do by yourself, but you’ve made it look so easy. I really don’t know what I was afraid of-other than my own lack of knowledge. Love your video’s, your blog, your articles and everything else you do! Thank you for being the bigger than life inspiration to me & many other stitcher! 🤗😘🙏🏻 Lynn

[@northerngail0385]

Hi Vonna, Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just made my first two-color cord using a cup hook with my electric drill and your technique. I didn't want to invest in a special cording drill so tried the electric drill first. Mine has several speeds. I love how it came out and the dollar savings from buying twisted cord by the yard. Two skeins of DMC @ .65 cents each compared to $6.00 a yard at Jo-Ann's. Just want you to know how much I enjoy everyone of your videos and articles in Primitive Stitching. Thank you.

[@candydeister]

Every single time I finish a piece, I watch your cording tutorials. You are the best! Thanks for sharing!

[@bubbalynn49]

Thank you, Vonna, for this detailed tutorial on cording. I appreciate all of your tutorials!! I just finished two flat folds using your tutorial, and now I will be able to make custom cording for them. Our stitching world is blessed by your generosity! Thank you! ♥️

[@paulettehabbit5482]

Thai is awesome. Thank you!

[@janeholloway9899]

OK! Got it! Thank you.

[@stitchingincostume]

Thank you Vonna!!

[@StitchingisElementary]

Thanks Vonna!

[@theresamitchell3856]

Thanks for sharing!

[@IllDiTryn]

To have you in this video on my iPad, propped up on my worktable coaching me through this while I attempted my first length of cording (which came out so good I put it on a finished piece!) -well it was chef's kiss! Thank you so much for this and all the rest of the tutorials you freely share.

[@teriadams7398]

Vonna you are a wealth if knowledge, I get surprised every time I watch you. 🥰

[@5lsmith]

I love that we have an alternative way of doing this, I love the way you did it in the first video. When it comes to tape, any tape, I’m all thumbs and toes!

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

This one I shared because of very long lengths and for cord with 3+ colors. Makes it much easier. I only use this way for those two reasons.

[@dianehendricks9125]

Just learning and bought the tool. Thank you

[@vickivasquez5610]

I’ve picked up cross stitch after a 30 year hiatus. I see all these wonderful finishes! Thank you ! I’m pretty sure I can do this 😃

[@joycehoferer9103]

Thank you for all your videos. And you could always become a hand model if this finishing gig doesn’t pan out for you. 😉 you have the prettiest hands and nails!❤

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

Thank you ❤ I always think I have man hands 😂

[@lindazimmerman3707]

Great informative video!!

[@user-du5lh1qg9g]

Thank you so much, Vonna! I successfully corded my first piece! Thank you, Helen D for linking this!

[@hopemarshall5116]

You are the greatest

[@sandineumann1]

Thanks for this video.

[@suez1902]

Cheers from Canada! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I would love to learn how t sew cording onto a pillow. Would you consider doing a video on how to do the whip stitch, how to create a quilters' knot, and finish an item? I am so grateful for people like you in the world who are willing to share their knowledge and skills. 🌺🌷🌺🌷

[@stitchinglonestar6362]

Thank you ❤️🎄💚

[@bridget572]

Thank you for the tutorial it was great

[@shawnduray6297]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yes, I'm shouting! I always thought I had to go buy cording for those pretty edges. That limits you to their colors and is so expensive! I've ordered my Kreinik Cording Drill and can't wait to make my own! You. Are. The. Best.

[@clhDallas]

Have been using your other method for several years with good success. Now prefer this method! Much easier to keep the cording tight. The clamp is key! Thank you, Vonna! 😍

[@susanbeymer9696]

Thank you Vonna, I love this method. Much easier than using an eye hook in the wall.

[@teresamcfall9491]

Thank you so much Vonna for sharing this technique. Longer cording pieces will be more manageable to make. 😊

[@sharonneylon6799]

Thank you Vonna. You are so generous to share your finishing videos . I look forward to trying this. All I need to do is buy a table clamp. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@rebeccamills4673]

What a wonderful tutorial!! Thanks for showing how to make 3 colored cording! You are appreciated!

[@Jckay2003]

Thank you. You’re are great teacher. I have learned so much from your videos. I sew, so … some of my cross stitching friends were looking for someone to finish their little works of art.

[@diycraftsnhacks]

Thank you Vonna for your excellent videos. I have admired ornament cross stitch projects but have been hesitant to make many myself because I really did not know how to get great finishing results. So glad I discovered your videos! Thank you for generously sharing your techniques and knowledge! ❤

[@vastitcher1599]

Thanks for the new tutorial. I can see the potential for longer cording without having someone come help me!

[@karinmonnich3310]

Thank you!

[@carolturnerrd]

Your generosity of your time and talents T-shirt so greatly appreciated and so very timely ❤ May the joy of the season fill your home.

[@kckoehler1766]

Thank you Vonna. You are so generous.

[@caroljshockey91]

Can never thank you enough for all the wonderful things you have taught me. I am a number 1 fan. God bless you always.

[@lindacraig5056]

Thank you for the updated version Vonna. I really do need to do this. I don’t know why I have been afraid it won’t turn out for me. The most I’ll do it throw away some floss . I will do it

[@missaney1]

Thank you Vonna!!! I have been inspired by tour article in PNPS magazine this spring and with help of your cording video have finished two flat folds!!! You are the best!!!

[@sherismith3800]

Thank you so much !

[@recoveringmonogamousstitch1947]

Wonderful. You are so generous to our community. I always refer to your tutorials when I do finishing. Thank you again. Stay well. Best, K

[@milestonewelsh]

I am looking forward to using this on my Mill Hill ornaments. Thank you, Vonna!!

[@carolkilmer6009]

Thank you, Vonna! So wonderful of you to share your talents and time with us. Blessings to you and your family this holiday season.

[@susanwid2099]

Thank you for showing another technique for making cording. Great hints and tips along the way. Terrific!

[@michellefrothingham4275]

👏👏👏💕🌸🙏. Thank you Vonna… wonderful and very much appreciated tutorial!!!

[@BrandiTalmadge]

Vonna - thank you soooo much for this wonderful tutorial! I made my first handmade cording! 💕

[@auraperez6156]

Thank you

[@charj57]

You are a blessing to so many of us. Thank you❤

[@betsywise4948]

Vonna, your hands and nails are so pretty. Thxs for this video. Just learning.

[@idacole2443]

Thank you for sharing. My sister and I are going to try it when we get back from Hawaii

[@kentuckywomanstitcher2174]

Thanks so much, Vonna. This new way of doing three color cording looks so easy. I always have to have another person help me do it the old way.

[@debraschultz9246]

excellence-finishing at its finest

[@lorettalowe5096]

Get tutorial! Thank you Vonna!

[@deanofstitching9921]

Your generosity is wonderful. Thank you.

[@anneshaheen3188]

It was the turning counter clockwise that I was missing. Fantastic tutorial💕🎄

[@lisaintexass.6975]

Thank you Vonna! Appreciate your sharing and teaching us these skills

[@grandmatwins]

Thanks for the updated video -- just in time for me to make my item! I've watched both and this one is much easier to understand. Thanks!

[@grandmastraw]

You are a gem! Thank you for making this video teaching us once again how to do it ourselves. Blessings and take care.

[@debramckenzie266]

Thanks for another great tutorial. Such nice gifts from you to all of us

[@vickiinkansas1399]

This was so timely as I have a piece all ready for the trim. I even have the skein of DMC out! Thanks for the excellent instructions.

[@StitchALLTheThings]

Thank you so much, Vonna! This is going to be a tremendous help for those long pieces! I can't wait to try it. I've also realized I haven't been using enough strands of the floss. Only 4! So I will be adding more to mine too, since I like that fuller look of your cording. Thanks again for sharing your tips and tricks. I appreciate your time spent sharing your knowledge with us!

[@ConnieInman1954]

You are amazing. Thank so much taking your time to teach us.

[@rhondayork3342]

Thank you! I am going to give this a try! You are so talented and generous with teaching others new skills.. The BEST of the Best! Many thanks!!

[@christinecrane4864]

This seems like a much easier way, thank you! Can't wait to try it out....

[@bettyhummel3756]

You are amazing Vonna. Thank you for this very clever updated tutorial.

[@TheRetrogirl369]

Another great tutorial you are a go to person for so many of us. Thank you.

[@alicesmith9998]

Vonna, thanks so much for another great video! I can see how this would be easier to deal with long lengths of floss. I will definitely give it a try. Thank you so much for helping so many of us with all of your tutorials. Thanks to your generosity of time and knowledge in making the tutorials, I was able to make two flat folds with two of my cross stitch pieces. I watched and followed along with your flat fold tutorial and your cording tutorial. I’m very happy with them and excited to do more. I just cannot thank you enough!

[@VonnaPfeiffer]

Thank you for taking the time to write this very generous and kind comment ❤️

[@cheryla786]

Thank you! Just got my sewing machine out from the garage. Will attempt to finish a cross stitched pillow and using your cording technique! Excited!

[@lisakurtz-sh2xb]

I feel like I might actually be able to do this. Thank you!

[@judemack8604]

Always wanted to kow the correct way to do this. Thank you!!

[@michelleresek6626]

Thank you for the updated instructions!

[@paulinedutton8576]

Thank you so much Vonna for all of your tutorials, they’re truly brilliant. This new technique for cording is no exception. Thank you ❤

[@allysonwoolworth1564]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate how generous you are in sharing your knowledge with this community! Have a blessed holiday season!

[@victorianardone3813]

You have such beautiful hands! Thanks for this great vid!

[@ramonawalter5555]

Thank you so much for your updated cording tutorial. It does seem easier when you show it from above. If memory serves me correctly I think your other cording tutorial was in your basement and you latched the floss to one of your shelves. I tried doing it but it was a fail. I think this one seems more doable for me. Thanks again.

[@elizabethsmith2138]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial and you sharing your knowledge and talents.

[@valeriebarber5302]

Fabulous as usual. Getting ready to do some Christmas gifts so I will definitely use and watch this again. THX THX

[@suzannedeasey3688]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@EliseD.A.]

Hi Vonna, always nice to see you. Thank you for this video!❤😊❤

[@joannebeaudry3122]

Another excellent tutorial ... tx so much for taking the time to do these !

[@stitchingscottie4505]

Hi Vonna, You are amazing and such a great teacher of finishing! Thank you for all your guidance over the years! I am definitely going to try this technique! Dottie

[@sandramarshall7712]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for showing this.

[@bhoomaaravamudan6745]

Thank you so much Vonna! I have a few projects that I need to finish and your tutorial is a tremendous help. All I need now is to get a clamp and start making cords!

[@theresalaboda3569]

Thank you Vonna. It seems very easy to do! Thanks for sharing.

[@barbarabell6527]

Thanks Vonna it was great! I need a clamp which makes life so much easier!

[@stitchingwithkitten]

Thank you for sharing your creativity and knowledge! This video was exactly what I needed this morning while I worked on a finish!

[@craftycatstitcher6658]

I love to learn new techniques! I've used the instructions from your previous cording video with great results, and now I 'm looking forward to trying this! I feel like I've just received a cool gift! Thank you!

[@pamelahicks9233]

Thank you for the WONDERFUL instructions! I made 3 color custom cording!

[@michelemead841]

Thank you for sharing this. I love that you share your talent.

[@cassyjostitches]

Thank you again for another great tutorial!!

[@carolebeu7821]

Another wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@bgturman]

Thank you so much for sharing! You always have great techniques!

[@sheilalovesgreg3489]

Great tutorial Vonna!

[@danafollowwell2159]

Thank you so much for this video. I tried to figure out how to make 3 color cording on my own and couldn’t make it work. Thanks for showing me how.

[@catherinestugmyer4449]

You did such an amazing job when I took your finishing class that included a cording lesson. You were so easy to understand and so patient. I was so lucky to have taken that class from you ❤

[@maryanne2500]

Where do you teach?

[@tinageorge8759]

Thank you my dear friend, I will never be able to thank you for wonderful tutorials, I’ve helped be again and again! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family!!!!!!! 💚