Hey there! This video presents ideas and methods intended to help new and experienced stitchers find new methods of doing their craft. There is no right or wrong way to be creative or make art. If this works for you, I'm glad it helped! If you have questions, please ask! If you don't like this method, please move on. These comments are not a place to tell others what the "correct" way may or may not be.
@defiantkatt3 жыл бұрын
genius! finally i understand! how big is the huge needle?
@samsungj6633 жыл бұрын
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@patriciatreslove444911 ай бұрын
This method has greatly improved my stitching, thank you for sharing.
@Jasmine-ur1sl4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Here it is well over three years since you posted it - and it is still proving very helpful and informative to me and I have been stitching off and on for almost 30 years. :) I trust this note finds you healthy, safe and well in thse challenging times. Take care!
@PeggyV69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I always wondered how a laying tool worked. I love the idea of using an upholstery needle.
@tamaras.14385 жыл бұрын
Whenever I hear a new cross stitch term, I always try to seek out your videos. You such a good job at explaining!
@MadXStitcher5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helps!
@KyIieMinogue4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just started trying out cross stitch to see if I like it or not and ended up bumping into your videos. Just wanted to say how nice your voice is to listen to in these guides for baby stitchers like me
@lorihopkins6328 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is brilliant! I was kinda doing this occasionally but it’s so gratifying to see it done properly and show smooth results! Thank you!
@karenblankenship94053 жыл бұрын
I had never seen the laying tool idea. I will try that because railroading is going slow for me. I am glad I found this, thank you!
@helenbeebe65614 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I've been stitching for 50 some years and never heard of railroading before. I tried it and love it! Thank you. I do have a problem I need help with. White floss. I tried every brand I know of and every color I can find, but my white stitches look awful. I'd love to stitch more snow and sheep etc. but ugh! It doesn't nice. Can you help? Thanks.
@JOLENE20082 жыл бұрын
I tried it on my practice canvas and I really saw a difference? wow? Thanks Milesy "hugs"
@pinkypolish2672 жыл бұрын
Great, clear, helpful video. And also your hair looks amazing!
@DentD3 жыл бұрын
This was so straight forward and easy to understand, thank you!! I was wondering how I could get better coverage with my stitches. Much appreciated!!
@Tori_Jane3 жыл бұрын
Oooh this is SUPER helpful! Thank you, Milesy!!
@dakshapatel70374 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Very useful information! Thanks for sharing your tips
@alisonjordan11522 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I start off ok with 2 strands but then you see the twisting in the fabric. It’s hard for me to see the holes so I’m going to try the grid method with pen, I was going to use threads but got confused when they say don’t go over or through the threads. This method is brilliant thanks for sharing
@nicolemaronge33233 жыл бұрын
Love your needleminder
@candacebex43702 жыл бұрын
Life changing
@Sunny256113 жыл бұрын
I’ve been railroading for a few years now and it’s been a game changer. Love your needle minder- I checked for it in your shop but no joy.. can you please send the website? 🙏🏼
@theresapassarelli15992 жыл бұрын
Can you use a laying tool with the sewing method? Nice video!
@naturegirl74203 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos, I’m a beginner I just found this site I’ve asked other experienced stitchers but they either don’t get back to me or they tell me they don’t know...even though I’ve seen the things I’ve asked about on their work. The group seems pretty exclusive
@lyndasmith5935 жыл бұрын
THANK U!!!! Is the first time I've understood railroading the stitch and using the laying tool
@MadXStitcher5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped!
@shadowbroker46198 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@flowerlass2 жыл бұрын
I came upon your channel because I was looking for information about railroading and laying tools. Thanks for the explanation! Does it matter which way you put your needle through the thread when you railroad? Or should the thread go through from a certain side? Thanks! I subscribed but noticed you aren't doing videos anymore. Hope all is well.
@heatherschye24693 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation! So very clear
@ryanrailey4 жыл бұрын
Your video has helped me a lot. I use the sewing method and i do a lot of railroading in 14 ct aida. However, when i tried it on 18 ct, my stitches were not looking neat. Your technique solved my problem. Thank you very much!
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lisaknapp3362 жыл бұрын
very helpful, thank you so much
@the.pokey.little.pineapple45464 жыл бұрын
Awesome video; clear, concise, & informative.
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Sheywh123 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 Can you link me to a video not answer how we as new to cross stitching can know if it’s too tight and how to loosen it up? Thanks for any and all advice Have a Great Day! Sheila
@gydagee44522 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have a video doing railroad or laying tools for a 2-hand stitcher (i mean 1 hand on top and one hand on the under the cloth doing stitch and the hand on top assisting the needle from the other hand) i would like to know if there is a way to do railroad or laying tools for 2 hand stitcher like me
@kellyhipkins56163 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@curtisosment99562 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video
@lynndavis60684 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. My cross stitches were loose and lumpy.
@linakoh42066 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial thank you.. learnt something new!
@ginaashby67822 жыл бұрын
Hi there ... how wud you railroad 3 threads at a time ? I do alot of preprinted 11 count cross stitchg 😀
@victoriacoleman77217 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip it was very helpful.
@ashleynicol34 жыл бұрын
Game changer! Thank you!
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@KitKat-wc1kn6 жыл бұрын
What a good teacher!
@pennylane10847 жыл бұрын
I bet you can also use a double pointed knitting needle as a laying tool. I'm cheap like you and already have those!
@MadXStitcher7 жыл бұрын
+pennylane1084 totally! A size 1 or 2 would probably work best.
@nancydubin93287 жыл бұрын
Too much pressure an your double ended needle will snap in half. Still cheaper to go to Walmart and buy something. Try lookin in the kitchen house wares. Or Chinese restaurant has chop sticks.
@thesheshedkraftshack92303 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I use a pin and it works great fir a laying tool!!!!!!
@ashleysloan44507 жыл бұрын
How are you starting your stitch?? How do you loop it so it catches?
@MadXStitcher7 жыл бұрын
Like this: Loop Start - Starting Your Cross Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYeUnn6Mjb6qoKs
@crispeta35773 жыл бұрын
Gracias por la idea..PERO..... es muy importante que en la labor la última puntada la que cruza por encima esté en la misma dirección ....y veo que tú no lo hace .....Por que en una sola dirección ....ya sea de izquierda a derecha o el contrario tu elección a un que es mejor.... \ .......esto para que la Luz sobre el hilo funcione bien 👍
@Simunaya7 жыл бұрын
I use them on and of. Thanks for showing.
@JinksB4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to use a laying tool if you're stitching in a hoop? I don't stitch two-handed with a frame setup (no room!).
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but you might have to practise a bit to find a way that works.
@anniethesureshot3 жыл бұрын
Need Help. When I stitch with 3 strands on 14 count Aida one of the three strands gets progressively shorter. I separate my three strands so they are all parallel when starting a new strand. Does anyone else have this problem or have you puzzled this out and found a solution?
@kel069016 жыл бұрын
I’m new to cross stitching. When you railroad does the floss get tangled?
@MadXStitcher5 жыл бұрын
Sorry i missed this comment. Things can get buried by KZbin and shoved in weird places sometimes. No. Railroading actually prevents your floss from getting tangled and twisted. It's a good method to use, but it does make the project take longer because there's more faffing about with each stitch. Same with laying tools.
@MizzRowe7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video.
@aliciabell48504 жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen this before. TY
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps!
@SK239807 ай бұрын
I like your hair 😂🎉
@shakeelagha59266 жыл бұрын
Wow nice
@MadXStitcher6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@briannarongitsch33343 жыл бұрын
What is your favorite fabric to stitch on?
@gloriathomas98734 жыл бұрын
That's interesting never heard of railroading sorry to ask my hearing is not that good for the video, what if any are the bang it's if this stitch please. Looks a good one to try
@MadXStitcher4 жыл бұрын
It keeps your stitches even and untwisted, which gives you more consistent coverage
@embroideryideas7013 жыл бұрын
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@annsmith5625 Жыл бұрын
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@juliannehart4828 Жыл бұрын
Sure can tell you are left handed. So with the tool you do not need to split the thread
@voiceofdistortedreason59983 жыл бұрын
If you're super cheap like me...... Ok, are we besties!?