Flosstube Tutorial: How to Stitch on Linen (It's Easier Than You Think!)

[@cindysmith4382]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us how to stitch on linen. It's scary but you've inspired me to give it a try.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad! I hope you'll give it a try! :)

[@pamrosenberry7575]

Your tutorial was fantastic. I have always wanted to stitch on linen but usually failed miserably. Those close ups helped so much. I'm giving it another go

[@MistyPursel]

Thanks for watching! I'm happy you're giving it another try!

[@FrankDudgeon]

This is so good. I’m an old guy, with old eyeballs, and I’ve just stitched on Aida so far. I want to transition to linen since a major goal is to stitch historic sampler reproductions which often call for specialty stitches that work much better on linen. Your tutorial convinces me that it’s doable. Thank you! I’ve subscribed, got the handy pdf and look forward to your newsletters.

[@MistyPursel]

So glad the tutorial helped and welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching and taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the video!

[@lesliecatmull2992]

This is a fantastic tutorial. I love how you zoomed in so i could see the stitches clearly! So helpful. Thank you.

[@MistyPursel]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the close-ups helpful! :)

[@kimpatterson2333]

What a great video!! Anyone watching this should be able to successfully stitch on linen. ❤

[@MistyPursel]

Aww, thank you, Kim! :)

[@BrickBuyBrick75]

Wow - what a great video! Today is stitching day, as I have many crafty projects, which means I designate a day for stitching a day for card making etc. I am not a full on newbie to linen stitching yet all of the tutorials are so helpful. Your patterns are amazing, many are in my "stitch this" folder. Thank you so much for what joy you bring to the stitching world!

[@MistyPursel]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! :)

[@clockwatcher9009]

Wow, as advertised, you made this seem SO much easier than I thought it would be. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@MistyPursel]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped! :)

[@jodiarmstrong5881]

Thank you so much!!! I’ve been stitching on linen for years but never knew which hole to start in. I knew there was a particular spot you should start but never found a good explanation. I screen shotted the diagram and next new start I will be doing it correctly. Oh and apparently I have been doing the loop start wrong too! Thanks for setting me straight on that one as well! Enjoy the rest of summer 🏖️

[@MistyPursel]

So glad this was helpful to you! Not sure there is a wrong way to start the loop method, so long as you get the floss secured. :) Happy stitching!

[@sydneyvonflue7647]

Thank you it makes sense to me now watching someone actually doing it. Thanks also for the detailed download for when it think I remember how you did it.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad the video and PDF guide were helpful to you! :)

[@hollymartin2970]

Great video! I’ve been afraid to try stitching on linen but now I feel like it’s doable 😊 Thank you!❤

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad that you're feeling encouraged! You can do it! :)

[@pavana-rhymes.with.Madonna]

I’ve been stitching on linen and even weaves for many, many years and love them. I will be saving your video to share with others who are just going to venture away from aida for the first time! Beautifully done! Thanks so much! ❤👏🏻

[@MistyPursel]

So glad you liked the video! Please do share it if you know others that would find it helpful. :)

[@theresalaboda3569]

Great tutorial. When I started stitching on linen I counted three holes in each direction and after all these years I still do that. 😊

[@MistyPursel]

That's awesome! You find a system that works and you keep doing it! :)

[@taylorclay2122]

I count in 2’s even when going down… so if I need to stitch in the 6th space from a stitch I count 12 holes and stitch in the 12th hole

[@amelialesley]

Thank you for taking the time to make this for those new to linen. 💖

[@MistyPursel]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave me a nice note! :)

[@sharonpatnode454]

This is my second time watching this video and I think I’m going to try linen….thank you awesome video

[@MistyPursel]

You can do it! I'm so glad it was helpful to you! :)

[@orange_bird]

Thank you Misty for this excellent and thorough video!! I'm excited to give it a try!

[@MistyPursel]

You are so welcome! I hope you'll love stitching on linen!

[@colleenyork-d9o]

Ordering some Zweigart linen right now! Thank you so much!

[@MistyPursel]

That's awesome! I hope you'll enjoy it! :)

[@MsKarenMR]

Thanks for Sharing ❤!! Happy Stitching 😊!!

[@MistyPursel]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@celinebowman6309]

Loved your tutorial. Just what I needed. I will give linen a try. Thank you!

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you! That makes my day to know that! :)

[@margaretlore2008]

Thank you for this video. I have been cross stitching for 30 years but have never tried my hand at stitching on linen. Your explanation of stitching on linen is excellent; you explained it so easily for a newbie. I did download the tutorial for reference and I ordered a pattern and fabric to stitch on 32 count linen and can't wait to start! Thanks again for the video. Peggy

[@MistyPursel]

Oh good, I'm so glad it helped you, Peggy!

[@dianemadison5955]

Thanks Misty for a great tutorial!❤

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad you liked it! :)

[@caroltown3162]

Excellent content! Appreciate you taking the time.😊

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@RejeanneCote-f8e]

Loved your tutorial, very helpful.

[@MistyPursel]

Thanks for watching! I'm so glad it helped!

[@gladysdelestre4344]

Thank you so🙏 much for sharing and teaching about linen I have not purchased any charted because of fabric cloth and count. Many blessings to you and your family 🙏✌️

[@MistyPursel]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a kind comment!

[@christinaderrico5159]

Great video Misty!♥️♥️

[@MistyPursel]

Thank you! 🤗

[@christinaderrico5159]

@@MistyPursel ♥️

[@robertacaruthers7568]

Wow. Did not know that linen had an orientation. Oh well. Too many stitches in my project to change now, but will look to start the next one as you have described.

[@MistyPursel]

Yes, I would not try to change it if you already have a project going! :)

[@susanwestfall5519]

Thank you so much. I have been waiting for this. It is everything I was hoping for. Very good advice on choosing your linen.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful to you! :)

[@anitaphelps8663]

Great video! I enjoy these types of tutorials! Thank you.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad! :)

[@ellenbeallstratton]

Awesome video! Very informative and easy to understand! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)

[@HipHop-Stitcher]

Thanks Misty,I’m going to give it a go. Great video.

[@MistyPursel]

I'm glad it was helpful and I hope you'll enjoy stitching on linen!

[@donnakirkland3650]

Great video! I think I understand it now. I will have to get me some fabric and give it a try. Now to pick a pattern that doesn't have too many color changes. Can you show how to pick up/start the next color thread in a pattern?

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you! :) For a color change it would be the same as what you see in the video. You'd either start right next to a stitch you've already completed (above, below, or beside), or you'd count away from the stitches several spaces to start it if it isn't next to what you already stitched. I hope that makes sense! :)

[@stephiepeterson]

Great tutorial and great cameras work. If only I could zoom in like that when I stitch. lol. The magnifying glass helps, but this is great!

[@MistyPursel]

Thank you, Stephanie! Now that you mention it, I think you could zoom in that much with your phone when you're stitching. Just get something to hold it (I use a product called Canvas) and turn on the video recording feature--then zoom in with your fingers. You wouldn't have to hit record. You might need to tell your phone not to sleep in the settings then change it back after a session.

[@stephiepeterson]

@@MistyPursel that’s a Greta idea! Thanks! Also, if you ever feel so inclined, would you show how you grid the linen? I’ve seen others but I’d love to see how you do it. I need to get back to my cross stitch projects. 😀

[@laftane]

Thank you for the video. It is a great resource, and the video is very clear and helpful.

[@MistyPursel]

You are welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful to you!

[@Sewmena918]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

[@judywing9897]

Great explanation. Thank you!

[@MistyPursel]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@kckoehler1766]

I really appreciate this video. Thank you so much!!!

[@MistyPursel]

I'm so glad it helped you!

[@abuelitap65]

Thank you so much for the Tutorial video as well as the Guide (Pauline S)

[@MistyPursel]

You are welcome, Pauline! I'm so glad they were helpful to you!

[@kristinshields]

Thank you Misty! Very nicely done. Do you have any tips for using stretcher bars for linen? I’ve only used them for needlepoint canvas in the past.

[@MistyPursel]

The only thing I find is that it can be a bit tricky to get the linen taut enough, so I start pinning in one corner, stretch the fabric diagonally to another corner and pin that, then pull taught across each way and pin. Then I pull the fabric taut at the center and pin at the center point between each pin and keep narrowing it down like that. Sometimes even with all my efforts, I still have to redo my pinning. :)

[@kristinshields]

Thank you. I noticed how tight your linen is in the video. I might try that some time.

[@B4kerBe4]

I was wondering about magnification. I am definitely having trouble seeing and it is making this "simple" project not very fun. why does it matter where the weave is when you are starting a project? I would also like to see how you have your set up for stitching. I am having pain in my hand (probably because I can't see it too well) but I can't seem to find a stand or something that eases my hand pain. thank you for this video!

[@KimStevenson-y1p]

I too, was wondering about the weave. I wonder if it matters on eve weave? I’ve just started stitching on it before delving into linen. As far as magnification. I wear bifocals normally and they weren’t great for stitching. Trying to put readers on top of regular glasses were a pain. I ended up taking my stitching with me to the eye doctor and having her prescribe a magnification that I could see to stitch. They’re still bifocals because I’m usually watching tv or Flosstube while stitching. I took the prescription to Eyeglass Warehouse and got 2 pair for $100. Totally worth it! 😊

[@B4kerBe4]

Great idea, thanks!​@@KimStevenson-y1p

[@MistyPursel]

I think the most important thing is just to be consistent about which thread you start over. I find that starting the way I showed helps me see more easily where to make the next stitch.

[@MistyPursel]

For magnification, you could try reading glasses, MagEyes, or a lamp with a magnifier. I've used all three separately depending on the project I was working on. Does the pain in your hand result from holding your stitching in your hand (holding a hoop/frame of some kind) or just from the action of stitching?

[@marygras2757]

Thank you so much!

[@MistyPursel]

So glad it helped you! :)

[@susanwilkerson4260]

Excellent!! Thank you!!!

[@MistyPursel]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@gaywells7340]

Enjoyed this. Next time, please let us see the back side of your stitching; that would be so helpful. I’m going to order some linen today!

[@MistyPursel]

How exciting! I hope you'll love stitching on linen!

[@laurievottero9676]

Thank you!

[@MistyPursel]

So glad you liked the video! :)

[@SonyaBatten]

Where do you buy your linen from?

[@MistyPursel]

I like to use linens that are from Zweigart. I also have some hand-dyed linen on my website from Forbidden Fiber, Fiber on a Whim, and Seraphim Fabrics. All of those dyers use Zweigart as their base as well. :)

[@RejeanneCote-f8e]

I am venturing out on linen from Aida. I believe it is called Monaco. That will be my very first. I forgot to mention it’s 28ct.

[@MistyPursel]

That will be a great choice! Monaco is very nice! :)

[@AnnaMaria-kh1nk]

Does is always have to be 2 over 2? Am I crazy to try stitching for a first time on linen 1 over 1?

[@MistyPursel]

I don't think it's crazy to do 1 over 1. I just would make sure you can see the stitches clearly, whichever fabric count you choose, and use magnification if needed. I'll say that stitching 1 over 1 on 40 count linen would probably be too much, but something like a 28 or 32 count should be doable as long as you can see it well. I hope you like it! I love stitching 1 over 1! :)

[@sandrafulton4351]

tyty

[@Scrabbledat]

I don’t understand why it HAS to begin on the exact piece of line where the fabric crosses a specific way. What happens if the pattern calls for confetti or a stitch to begin later in the pattern on a bad piece?

[@MistyPursel]

Hi there! I like to make videos to help people, but not to dictate to them what they have to do. I offer them as, "This is what works for me"/best practices. If you want to experiment with starting over the opposite thread or if you just don't want to have to bother with thinking about where to start, you should do what works best for you. Probably what matters most of all is consistency in what thread you start your stitches on--staying with that for the whole project. I once got off by half a stitch in a project and it made it really difficult at the time to count and keep track of where I was and I didn't enjoy stitching it. To answer your question about what I would do regarding needing to stitch in an area of the fabric that had a flaw, personally, I would just start the way that I demonstrated, but move the stitch to the nearest area that wasn't flawed.

[@BrickBuyBrick75]

My motto - count twice stitch once, picking stitches is not fun!

[@MistyPursel]

Ha ha! Truth!

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

What would happen if you didn’t begin in the right hole?

[@MistyPursel]

When I have done that, I made more counting errors, so the whole project got off in multiple places.

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

Thank you!! Great turtorial and greatly appreciated how you zoomed in! 😊🩷 I will give it a try!! And be patient!!

[@MistyPursel]

Wonderful! I hope you'll love stitching on linen! :)