LIVE: All About Floss for Cross Stitching! - Stitchy Talk #27

[@jenniferdyer5589]

After watching this video and hearing the questions about colorfastness of the overdid cotton flosses, I thought I'd chime in with what I do: Before stitching with any overdyed *cotton* floss (regardless of whether the tag says its colorfast or not), I mix up 1 Tbsp. white vinegar + 1 C. cold tap water and soak the floss in this mixture for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, I rinse the floss under running cold water for a few minutes and then lay it out on white paper towels, blotting them and then leaving them to dry. If any of the color transfers to the paper towels, I put the floss back in a cup of cold tap water for another 20 minutes / rinse under cold tap water / repeat as necessary until none of the color transfers to white paper towels. The floss colors have never looked faded or distorted in any way after doing this, and I've never had color run on my finished pieces when I wash or steam iron them. Hope this helps!

[@sallysuhovy9938]

This is how we used to keep our jeans from fading, washing in White Vinegar and I thought of doing this too. Thank you for sharing.

[@sallysuhovy9938]

Thank you very informative. ❤

[@BettyJo442]

You can run the thread over a damp sponge to get the kinks out.

[@elizzabethbouvier3387]

I use sulky threads sometimes. I like the coverage on 16 count aida

[@KangaMom05]

I use DMC most because of color range and availability, but I love stitching with NPI silks for special projects. Oh my word , it's like stitching with butter!

[@elwynmcgaugh1129]

You are a wealth of information! I’m a quilter, not a cross stitcher, but am fascinated with your videos. They are excellent! One day I know I will take the first step and go down that road too.

[@laurab5889]

I love that the weeks comes uncut. I can lay it out to match up the variegation & cut the lengths to still use the loop method.

[@lindashepherd5587]

Thank you, Kimberly. I learned so much with stitching and quilting.

[@elizabethlloyd-day8934]

Thanks FQS I really enjoy the Stitchy Talk Series. Even after more than 30 years of stitching I always learn something new. I really want to try stitching with silks now.

[@beckyb8808]

Loved this! Glad to find out my favorite, DMC, is the most economical. Shocked to find out that some floss is not, glad DMC is not one of them!! I want every color of Aurifloss for a wall display. Totally agree with do what makes you happy. My happy is DMC and 14 count white Aida (silver sparkle).

[@margarethenry6397]

I love the stitch talk videos! They are very informative.

[@jillhicks1352]

I mostly use DMC because I have almost all the colors and it is so readily available.

[@SweetPeaStitcher13]

This is a great Floss Tube! I am also interested in stitching with Sulky Cotton Petites 12 wt. I noticed you sell thread packs of Sulky. There are many different opinions about what count of cloth is best for it, and using one strand or two. I hope you will do a Floss Tube soon and talk about it. Thank you!

[@donnacarman5429]

Thank you Kimberly! Your thread tutorial was very helpful. And I agree with you completely...no "ruley ruley"! 🤗

[@marcybrown1721]

Thankfully there are no stitchy police!👮‍♀

[@juanitadrexel339]

I got so much information in this video. Thank you for sharing. I keep hearing about people always using silks. I was leary, but now that you have given me all the information! Nit doing that. I’ve used DMC all my stitchy life, and that has been about 60 years! So not making my life more difficult.

[@noeliaroman4]

I love Stitchy talk as I learn so much!!❤❤ you guys are the best! My favorite online stitchy store😍😍😍 with such a great service. Can’t wait to nxt one🤗🤗

[@debbierice1363]

I am a long time quilter but a relatively new cross stitcher ( 3 yrs) . I learned a lot today. Interestingly , I bought a kit about 10 years ago to embroidery and it had cosmo floss. I really loved that floss, but didn’t know much about it until today. Appreciate all your floss packs and everything you make so easily accessible to us.

[@margm4]

This was excellent. Thanks Kimberley. As a long time stitcher, the common thread was Anchor. I think it’s basically DMC nowadays. Love all that you show.what a variety! Thanks so much. 🇦🇺

[@sarahmoeschlin6515]

Here in Germany it is all Anchor in the stores.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Kimberly, Very nicely & fairly presented plus great answers to viewers' questions; many thanks.

[@gretchinunderberg3699]

Thank you for the information 🪡

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great tutorial, it really has been a big help. I so badly want to try other floss’ but have been a bit intimidated by the cost. Now that I know what I’m getting for my money, I just may be headed down a new rabbit hole! LOL!

[@lynyotter8457]

Wow, loved this video and I learned so much……..

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thank you FQS team❤❤

[@rhondaalbrecht]

I would love it if FQS would carry the entire Colour & Cotton line. I've found only a few of their colors available in the website, but I would love to see the entire line provided.

[@cherryschiestel7203]

So helpful. Thank you

[@glennagirardier785]

I wanted to comment that I am a member of the FQS Floss Frenzy monthly club for Weeks Dye Works floss & the ones I have been receiving do not have a second hole in the paper tag to put floss on, BUT I had to order some for a pattern I started a couple of weeks ago & they do have a second hole(to the side of the main hole) Maybe the ones you have are older & they listened to the customers & added that feature in on newer skeins. I really like that feature. Thanks for these informative videos-I am really enjoying learning more about my favorite hobby.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Such a helpful video! Also, thread is a beautiful way to decorate, Kimberly, all those colors to brighten up a space! Great idea, especially if you have cross stitched hand towels to match!

[@joanneseeger5271]

Awesome detail! Thank you for showing differences I'm type as well as price per yard. Very helpful!!

[@shirleyvanwieren]

This series is so valuable and such great information. I also love that there are no rules! Yes to doing what we love our own way. I always get so many tips that are helpful from your videos. Thanks so much!

[@debbierice1363]

Woohoo.. happy to hear a Stitchy talk about needles 🪡🪡🪡🪡

[@vickiraub360]

Great video! Lots of information to process, but will be a valuable resource option to refer back to as needed. Thank you FQS for all you and your wonderful staff do!

[@LynnT42]

Really LOVE the Stitchy Talk Series. Thank you FQS. I’m learning some new information with this series. Kimberly, you and your staff are amazing. Thank you! 😊

[@lorettaoneill866]

Love the needle minders!

[@sarahmoeschlin6515]

The home of DMC floss is in Mulhouse, France. I live about 1/2 hour from there in Germany. I guess, I need to see if you can visit there!

[@katherinem7835]

It's nice to hear you say you like belle soix. It's my favorite silk.

[@robertaarrowsmith2860]

Thank you so much. This was very informative and educational. I started my USA Forever Stamp piece while watching. 🥰❤️🧵🪡

[@grandmastraw]

I really love this series. Diving into one element of cross stitch each month is very enlightening. Thank you. Blessings and take care.

[@shawnduray6297]

Nice video! I just recently started using silks and I LOVE THEM! The stitches just *slide* through the cloth and they look so pretty! The cost is what stops most people - to kit up a project can be expensive. If you can get a kitted project with all the needed silk is a better deal. But all cross stitch threads are beautiful!

[@lilyreich8518]

Silks are great to work with, and you can tell a difference.

[@sheriking4041]

From what I have seen, the people who stitch with silk stitch on higher count fabrics with one strand of thread. So a 40 count or higher fabric uses less thread because the image will be smaller and rather than 2 strands they are only using 1 strand. The 8 strands so a lot farther. Another thing I have heard is that if you choose to stitch with silk thread use a shorter length because the thread tends to fray when it’s too long.

[@noraverheyen5506]

Thank you so much for all your information. I have really enjoyed these stitchy talks videos.

[@irisgunn5304]

What? Going on vacation again?😁 I haven't searched previous videos but it would be interesting to see stitched samples, side by side, of each floss type. We could then see their effects. Can't wait for your video on needles- I am interested in size and type of point.

[@alysiaangelo5843]

So I use Dmc, classic colorworks and weeks dye works depending on project and color most of the time. I have a handful of cosmo and 2 months ago I purchased a few cottage garden threads and I absolutely love it!

[@janaweatherford3379]

I am so excited for your talk on needles. Lots of confusion. Thanks

[@diane3363]

Thanks again for this informative video really very helpful!

[@gloriaurrea7916]

Kimberly. You are just great. You do know a great deal. 👍 thanks.

[@deannamey5986]

thank you for this. i have often wondered about all the different flosses.

[@jayneterry8701]

Ive used 12 weight Sulky as a top thread in my sewing machine. I like it. Use a longer stitch and adjust the tension but definitely give it a try! 😀

[@StitchingWithTheSisterlies]

Carol, the Saltbox Stitcher…I’m late so watching the replay!

[@sylviasanchez-freitas3455]

Thank you. Your tutorial are just great. ❤

[@tricia999]

Great information, Kimberly! Thank you!

[@susangautreaux996]

Another great video full of great information, thank you!!! Looking forward to the needle video.

[@GIL3969]

I absolutely love the stitchy talk videos. Kimberly does an amazing job providing such great/ valuable information. I would love a video showing how to stitch on even weave as well as stitching in hand with the sewing method. Hope you don’t mind me asking- Kimberly’s nail color?😂

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello GIL3969! Kimberly is wearing OPI Cajun Shrimp. That's usually the color that she sticks to.

[@juliebeard6424]

I would like to wash my finished project in cold water using liquid detergent and possibly + or - colour catchers to catch any non colour fast colour bleeds. Would FQS recommend this. Thank you

[@denisemarie4320]

I bought the whole sulky set from you last year. I asked for you to carry it and you got them in. Thank you. I love the coverage I get from them. I hardly ever get knots. The only thing is I can’t use the loop method.

[@ejuneh]

Very informative thank you! I have found some of the shredding happens more as I stitch on higher count Aida. I like and use 20 count Aida so use a shorter length floss. Makes sense as it’s tighter weave

[@donnabrown9210]

Great information Kimberly! Thanks for sharing. This video cleared up a lot of questions I had about floss.

[@irisgunn5304]

I will try the Belle Soie. Didn't know you had it! The NPI was squirrely.

[@gwensmith7024]

Really informative video - I am loving these information videos! I feel more comfortable with some of the over dyed & silk threads - I’m more comfortable trying different thread with this info. I can also refer back to these videos - big thank you!

[@marcelitabellaesconde2258]

Jan Hicks uses Vicky Clayton Silks

[@patfriedericks5754]

Very informative and helpful. Thank you.

[@annsmith5625]

Thank you...i wondered what was included in a kit that i bought. It seems to be a type of thread conditioner but not necessarily bees wax. Thank you, i have nevered used a conditioner. ⚾️

[@rosejackson8]

Fyi-sulky has a pop top

[@BettyJo442]

Carol Saltbox Stitcher

[@betsywise4948]

This was so informative

[@joycejames5367]

is there a conversion charts for various brands to cross reference colors by brands. they used to have these charts by the thread displays but im having trouble finding them

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Joyce! You could try searching on Google.

[@memere1000]

Thank you, very useful information

[@margarethenry6397]

Do you use the X stitch plus app?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello margarethenry6397! No, Kimberly does not use the x stitch plus app.

[@stitchyduck]

The question about Snowball brought a question to mind - how visible is the variegation on Weeks Mascara? Would anyone notice a difference if you just substituted it for DMC 310?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello lukas.stitches! There really isn’t variegation in Mascara. Cheryl always use DMC 310 rather than Mascara.

[@susank-a]

Could you recommend any patterns that call for Belle Soie?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Susank! Here are some of our recommendations: Summer Seascape by Country Cottage Needleworks Monochromatic Seasons by Little House Needleworks Pumpkin Alphabet by Little House Needleworks Gathering Stitches by Luminous Fiber Arts Also, if you type Belle Soie in the search bar, some patterns will come up if you scroll all the way to the end of the flosses.

[@bonniescheffer3154]

With aurifloss on 14count, would you use two strands I also forgot to say great video. I love it.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello bonniescheffer3154! Yes, you would use two strands on 14 count.

[@ShawninAZ]

Great video and very informative! My only question is will there be a floss pack for Lori Holt’s conversion for the Silver Creek Samplers My Christmas List chart? Thanks so much!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello ShawninAZ! We have a thread pack available here: www.fatquartershop.com/lori-holt-my-christmas-list-dmc-thread-pack

[@taniauntalan459]

Thank you for answering my first question! The answer really helped! Next question: is there a color difference between DMC blanc and B5200? I really can't tell. I have a few of each and was wondering if they are interchangeable.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello taniauntalan459! The difference is minimal, but B5200 is a ‘brighter’ white.

[@vvvrcpa9088]

8.7 yards in a DMC skein. Is that 8.7 yards with all 6 strands combined or is it 8.7 yards per strand? Thank you!

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello vvvrcpa9088! Each strand measures approximately 8.7 yards (so you have 6 strands each measuring 8.7 yds)

[@vvvrcpa9088]

@@FatQuarterShopFlossTube Thank you! Short of measuring it out myself, I've always wondered about that, but couldn't find an answer anywhere! Thank you FQS! You are the best!!!

[@DarleneEdwards-fw4tn]

Why does one floss know more than others?

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello Darlene! For some, DMC tends to knot more.

[@tammyblackmore1345]

Is auri floss 1 or 6 strands of floss.

[@FatQuarterShopFlossTube]

Hello tammyblackmore1345! Aurifloss is 6-strands.

[@DarleneEdwards-fw4tn]

That should be "knot" not "know"😋

[@kimrae6752]

Thank you Kimberly! This informational series has been wonderful and will be a great resource for novice and experienced stitchers alike. As I watched I was stitching “Gathering Berries” by Luminous Fiber Arts and using NPI silk from FQS. My recommendation to stitchers who want to try silk for the 1st time is to find a smaller, monochromatic project. You only have to buy 1 or 2 skeins of floss and you will be able to quickly and easily determine if you enjoy stitching with that floss without investing a lot of $$$. Happy stitching to everyone! 🧵 🪡🧵

[@diane3363]

Thanks again for this informative video really very helpful!