Nicola's Tips ~ Cross Stitch and Pin Stitch (Flosstube

[@nevadastitcher]

Thank you for sharing this demonstration! When doing a single confetti stitch, I try to bury my thread under the stitch similar to the pin stitch but in different holes. Is this the best way to deal with confetti stitching? ✂️🪡🧵😊

[@suzannemadsen6879]

That was excellent Nicola. You spoke so clearly. Thank you.

[@susancloss5924]

Thank you for giving such a detailed demonstration of a pin stitch.

[@InfinityStitcher]

Most grateful for this tutorial. What's more, your generosity of spirit comes through and shines. ✨

[@PegC52]

I've watched a number of pin stitch demos and really appreciated yours Nicoloa - at last I get it!

[@athenabesa380]

Thank you for the refresher on the pin stitch. I use it all the time.

[@roseannesiskonen5871]

Nicola to the rescue. Now I am ready to advance my stitching skills. Keep these teaching videos coming. This was so well done. Merci 😍

[@suzannemerhige9575]

Thank you! A much-needed demonstration and perfectly clear and helpful.

[@suzannemerhige9575]

Here’s the rub: Thanks to your tutorial some time ago and this most recent one, I’ve been able to use and get good at the pin stitch to start a thread. I’ve heard that this stitch can be used to end a thread as well, as in the case of a solitary X randomly placed. But I don’t get that one. I don’t think I do it right.

[@hopevergin3218]

Thank you so much for this demonstration it has opened an entire world to me I've crossed it for years and have always had trouble with that starting thread and just makes everything neat and tidy thank you so much

[@lorithornton6527]

I learned the pin stitch at my LNS while sitting around the table stitching with others. I'm a fan. They showed me using a vertical stitch, but I might try a horizontal one or diagonal one now that I've watched your video.

[@lindamelz242]

Thank you so much for sharing this close up of the pin stitch and over one !!! Saved this for reference .

[@sandyp2485]

This is the best explanation of a pin stitch that I've come across. I've tried them before with no success. Now I know to go through the thread which should make a real difference in the stitch remaining in place. Thank you so much for the demonstration on the pin stitch and the comparison of thread for over one.

[@katiegilley4772]

Nicola - thank you! I have been trying to think about how to ask you for cross stitching advice but didn't want you to feel pressured to answer my silly beginner questions. As a self-taught stitcher, I KNOW there are ways to make my work tidier - I just don't know where to start! I love, love, love this tutorial - thank you again!

[@nicolaparkman]

Hello Katie - there are never silly questions only silly answers. If you need help don’t been afraid to reach out - N xxx

[@katiegilley4772]

@@nicolaparkman you are wonderful. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️🪡

[@marthadevelasco6943]

Nicola thank for going over the pin stitch. I have watched other videos and have never been able to quite understand where the needle intersects.❤

[@rosepetalstitches]

I’ve never heard of the pin stitch. I’m going to definitively practice this stitch.💜💜💜 Thamk you Nicola

[@gailking4897]

Thank you so much Nicola for explaining and demonstrating the pin stitch. At last I can use this to start my work.

[@margaretharman4708]

I have been using the pin stitch for months after watching your tutorial on the website. It never occurred to me to do it on the diagonal and decrease bulk under the cross. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@MichellePilgrim]

This is so helpful~ Wonderful demonstration of the pin stitch. Thank you so much!

[@jowahlgren2554]

Excellent! Wonderful explanation and demo. I’ll have to watch again with needle and thread in hand. 🤗

[@nancyhume9956]

Excellent demonstration - gives me courage to try the pin stitch. Thanks for all you do for the stitching community.

[@glenysgibbs8089]

Thank you so much - so much neater doing a pin stitch to start - great demonstration.

[@dr.debrayerike6359]

I’m so grateful for this detailed explanation-so kind of you to take time out of your very busy day to teach this! You’re amazing!❤.

[@tamaragrottker7677]

This weekend I was thinking about you having videos on cross-stitch techniques! Wow and here it is. Great video.

[@susanroe6159]

Thank you for sharing these tips truly enjoyed it. I have a request, could you show us how you do a single stitch when it's not close to other stitches?

[@kathynolan7456]

Nicola, Thank you so very much for this excellent video ! Now I will be confident in doing the pin stitch.

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Thank you, Nicola, for this wonderful tutorial.

[@jeannefiscus7098]

Thank you so much for an excellent video of the pin stitch. Awesome! Was interested in the one over one too. When I tried it was bushy😄. Thanks again.

[@nicolem4625]

Thank you for the demo. I had never heard of a pin stitch. Now I am richer because of you!

[@donnawalker3910]

Very informative. I had never heard of the pin stitch in cross stitch, very tidy. It's almost like sewing a signature into a journal with a couple of differences. Thanks!

[@conniesteele7213]

Thank you for the demonstration of the pin stitch. I think I feel confident enough to try it and can always refer back to the flosstube if needed. I think it will be helpful with one strand of silk.

[@dianemadison5955]

Nicola, thank you so much for sharing how to do a pin stitch. I have been hearing this term used, but could not work it out for myself. You are so generous with your knowledge. ❤

[@diananelson3702]

Thanks for the info on the pin stitch. I've not seen it before. I find my over-1 stitches look better when the thread follows the direction of the top thread on the back. Lower left to top right over a vertical thread > lower right to top left for the top stitch. Lower left to top right over a horizontal thread - then top left to lower right to complete the stitch.

[@robinkuechle7345]

Nicola… this is so appreciated! I am going to practice these tips. ❤Thanks bunches!

[@Baalamb]

This is the example of a pin stitch I've ever seen!

[@cynthiaknell9575]

Thank you for the precise tutorial of pin stitch, burying thread, and over-one cross stitch. Now I feel more comfortable using one thread. A whole new world of stitching of w

[@cynthiaknell9575]

Oops, should read "a whole new world of stitching of which to be proud and pass on to generations".

[@VintageCottageStitches]

Thank you so much this really helps. I am new to stitching with a Millinium frame. Your puppies are so cute.

[@SharonCarbine]

Best Pin Stitch explanation I have seen, Nicola. Fantastic. Finally, I fully understand. Thank you!

[@varshakean6331]

Thanks Nicola for sharing and explaining it so clearly

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

Thank you very much for these detailed instructions.

[@nancyclumdolan5310]

Thank you for this lesson. I’ve been stitching a long time. I plan to use the pin stitch for this day forward.

[@faeriepabich6414]

Nicola, this is so helpful. This is a much better way of doing pin stitch than what I was trying, and I know it will really help me. Thank you so very much!🥰

[@dr.debrayerike6359]

Northern CA - USA Do you have the Day Lite model number of the stand and lamp that stretches far? When you can find time. I don’t want to interfere with your schedule.

[@ragazza2586]

Thank you for this video. So helpful. I was surprised how easy the pin stitch is. I am new to cross stitch after a hiatus of 20+ years. I am about to start Florence Dickerson. My first HATS pattern. They are all so beautiful. I am always flummoxed by trying to decide the most efficient “road” for stitches, to avoid too many starts and stops and avoid traveling. Maybe you could demonstrate how you decide what order you make stitches in different motifs, letters, borders, etc Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos

[@joanne4191]

Excellent that’s a great demonstration 👏👏👏👏

[@karideising1675]

So helpful! Thank you Nicola, I needed this now!

[@sandraf6033]

What an excellent demonstration. I have been using waste knots to avoid turning a large piece of work over and am finding it too messy for my liking. Will try the pin stitch again. Thank you!

[@melissagay2237]

Some great tips, my friend. Thank you! What a nice surprise - a Monday video! And it’s just lovely hearing your voice first thing in the morning! I hope you and your boys have a great week. ❤

[@angelvannote1900]

Thank you for this, this is the best demonstration of a pin stitch I have seen. It never occurred to my that you could create it on a diagonal, or as you say any shape made with clock hands!

[@angelasawyer6714]

Thank you for showing the over 1 wrap stitch! This is what I call it for lack of better term. This is how I’ve learned to prevent the thread slipping under the fabric thread, albeit I’ve learned this on my own 😊

[@craftylibrarian5709]

Wow what a game changer! Cleans the back of my project from so much thickness. Thank you so much!!!!

[@reneebebla422]

Thank you so much for this video especially the one over one. The difference between the threads was a game changer for me.

[@Springermom2]

Thank you so much for these demonstrations! Your visuals & explanations were so clear & easily understood for this novice.

[@chantelledeimling-141desig3]

Thank you so much for adding these tutorials. LOVE them!! I would love assistance with selecting a hoop or whatever you use to stitch with.

[@justinedowell4023]

Thank you so much you made it so simply to understand ❤

[@wendybartlett9280]

Been stitching for 44 years, and I learned new tricks ! No comments about old dogs, please, LOL!!

[@lives4stitching-jenniferl540]

Thanks Nicola! Great demonstration. I did not know this stitch start. I may have to attempt it.

[@barbarabench4254]

Thank you for this tutorial!! I have been trying to pin stitch to start and sometimes it would pull lose. Now I see what I am doing wrong. Thank you!

[@2teddybearz]

Thank you so much Nicola!! Starting this way is a game changer! 😘

[@fiberjazz]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've had trouble with my previous pin stitching attempts attempts coming undone. Your tip to split the floss is just what I need to be successful with this stitch. I especially like the pin stitch that you worked on the diagonal, where the pin stitch forms the first (bottom) let of the crossed stitch. These tips that you presented in this video are all great; what a treat to wake up to on a Monday morning! 🙂👍

[@margaretblank9351]

Wow! I was taught the 'waste knot' method, and that's what I use when I have a blank 'canvas' -- i.e., when I am starting a completely new piece. I've heard of the 'pin' stitch only recently, and thank you for showing how it's done -- *and* how it's neatly covered by your first cross stitch! Thank you!

[@Xstitchtchr]

Thank you so much Nicola. This was an excellent demonstration and I’ll now try the pin stitch to start. I’m loving stitching Rose Ada Featherstone at the moment.

[@betsabeabarleycorn]

Thank you so much!!!! Love the pin stitch since I watched your previous tutorial and I have been experimenting with diagonal pin stitch. My back are now neater than before. It's always so ncie to learn tricks from experienced stitchers as you are ❤❤❤

[@marywiggins7411]

Very good instructions. My grandchildren remarked that you should narrate audio books - especially Paddington Bear or Kate Greenaway.

[@windycitystitchersflosstub8711]

Thanks so much... going to try this immediately. 💕🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Vicki_stitcher]

Thank you! I love the diagonal pin stitch ❤

[@kathyb7636]

Great video!!! Very helpful! Thank you!

[@tarafell6301]

Thank you so much. This was such a good, clear tutorial. I would love to see more. I use your diagonal pin stitch and love the results, but have trouble using a pin stitch to end, especially on a confetti stitch. I love the idea of ending under just a few stitches, but locking it with a backwards turn kunder.

[@deborahbrown6061]

Thank you so much! This was so very helpful and I appreciate you sharing your talent with the rest of us!

[@stitchingincostume]

Thank you so much Nicola! Very clear and so helpful 🌻

[@brendaulrich9246]

Wonderful demonstration!

[@corinneburnham5422]

On your fabric sample, it shows linen threads welded together,how do you proceed with stitching over it. About an inch lower from your stitching example

[@nancyespenshade7103]

Thank you Nicola for sharing your stitching knowledge with the world.

[@bristolblue9485]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is so helpful

[@jeanenecrowley7956]

Thank you. That was so helpful!

[@stitchingbythemoon]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@joannapitztal5071]

Perfect. Thank you

[@maureenlopez9266]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@carolalanliversage6077]

Very helpful! Many thanks!

[@cathyellis248]

Thank you! Now I know how!

[@MistyisCrafty]

Really helpful! Thank you.

[@hobbiesofholly]

Thank you, this was soooo helpful!

[@carolynmeadows4538]

Thank you!

[@ababaigalit]

Thank you for very informative video

[@cindyramsey8972]

Thank you for demo. New to over 1 so am I right to say that you alternate your last leg of the cross so it will not slip ? I hope you understand my thoughts on this 😊

[@nicolaparkman]

Hello you stitch away from the direction you are travelling in.

[@cindyramsey8972]

Thank you and thank you for your lovely videos.💕

[@dianekovar3618]

I’m so grateful for your videos!! I’ve learned so much!!! I’m trying to find a video you did where you demonstrated how to “square” linen by pulling the threads along each side-at least I think that was the procedure. Can you point me in the right direction?? Thank you!!

[@nicolaparkman]

Flosstube 09 - N x

[@edithmcclanahan1291]

ThNk you❤

[@nancyronaldson2732]

❤❤❤

[@theresachucle5362]

😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@suzyqrunswithneedles]

Fantastic tutorial! You changed my stitching life a few years ago when you introduced me to the pin stitch. Happy stitching! 🧵🪡

[@faeriepabich6414]

Nicola, this is so helpful. This is a much better way of doing pin stitch than what I was trying, and I know it will really help me. Thank you so very much!🥰

[@andrewilliams1954]

Thanks🪡👍🏽