Tutorial - How to Cross Stitch with Waste Canvas

[@feelinglowres264]

I had no idea a product like this even existed. I've always wanted to be able to cross stitch onto other materials, but thought the closest I could get was making a "patch"! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to finish my current project and try this~

[@StitchinMommy]

Wonderful! I'm glad this was helpful.

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[@tamramattos861]

Excellent video. I have never used waste fabric before. Am excited to get started!

[@cbd-bychristy4240]

I found your video after I was finished with the first part of my project on a flour sack towel. I had been stitching incorrectly on the waste canvas and was having a very hard time. Now I am doing the second part of my project correctly and it is so much easier. Thank you for your video! BTW I had some waste canvas from years ago and wanted to get some more. When I went to Michael’s and Hobby Lobby, no one knew what I was talking about. Their cross stitch sections have really shrunk.

[@StitchinMommy]

Oh, that's too bad! I think I've found it at Joanns in recent years, but I'm not sure if they still carry it either. You should still be able to find some online, at least. :)

[@TheSynthFreq]

This was perfect! Thank you. Now I know why my go at waste canvas was not a great experience. But now I’ll give it another try! Thank you!

[@lesliejones4514]

This tutorial was SO HELPFUL. I had been told about waste canvas from a friend who is a quilter, but had no idea how to use it. These are great step by step instructions, all very clear. I was successful on my first try. I used 10 count for my project., embroidering a name. I found a site that provides cross stitch letter patterns. Thanks so much for posting this!!

[@StitchinMommy]

@@lesliejones4514 Great! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@GlassOnion602]

Toad is really cute! Very good video with explanation on your steps and why!

[@StitchinMommy]

Thanks! I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@whitneyr]

So helpful, and halfway to hardanger/pulled-thread technique as well. Really appreciate you for making this!

[@ashleypechin2066]

i was so unsure if i should stitch in the big holes or the little ones, thank you! this whole tutorial was really clear and helpful

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@vivscrafts4006]

Thanks for this tutorial Sarah. I'm about to use waste canvas to stitch a design on a square fabric block that I was given as my share in a quilted wall hanging one of my craft groups is making. When I searched on KZbin, I was happy to see that you were the first one cited. Thanks heaps! 🌹💝

[@StitchinMommy]

Viv S Wonderful! I’m glad this was helpful.

[@vogonsrock]

Your tutorials are amazing! so clear and comprehensive, and always such beautiful stitching! I used to use this method when my daughters were little to jazz up cheap plain T-shirts, and at nursery school the children had to supply their own towels, it was a nice way to add their names to theirs.

[@StitchinMommy]

Thank you!

[@Jennifer-yl8hm]

That's how it's removed needed this video!. I learned something good clear points on waste canvas

[@cushlacrompton4864]

Thank you for taking the time to explain why you need to be very careful in preparing your item with waste fabric and the very useful hints on what to watch out for. I am about stitch on my first garment and feel more confident to do so because of your video 😊

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm so glad this video was helpful for you! I hope your project turns out great! :)

[@doriskopp3759]

Thanks so much, I did not know how to use the waste canvas before. Video extremely helpful.

[@alycewich4472]

THANK YOU for this tutorial. Decades ago, when counted cross stitch was all the rage, I started to use waste canvas on a huge one color (black) horse head on a chambray shirt. While I loved the pattern, doing it in all black, and having to backtrack, redoing a row again and again made me quit. That was the last time I used that pattern and the last time I used waste canvas. Now I'm doing flannel baby blankets and thought a small pattern or 2 on a corner of the blanket would be cute on a solid colored blanket. And, reading through the comments helped me figure out where I can find the waste canvas.

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@B41988]

This was super helpful! I plan on doing my first projects--ever--utilizing waste canvas, for Christmas 2018. Thanks so much.

[@StitchinMommy]

Wonderful! I'm glad this was helpful for you. :)

[@dalmatink223]

Thank you for a clear presentation on using waste canvas.

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. :)

[@Jasmine-ur1sl]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have wondered what "waste canvas" was, and how to use it. I can't wait to try it. Wonderful tutorial.

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm so glad this tutorial was helpful for you! Happy stitching! :)

[@jessaadair9590]

Thank you so much was wondering how to get these patterns on clothing etc. I see new projects in my future!

[@StitchinMommy]

Great! I'm glad this video was helpful for you! :)

[@Alyssa_M513]

Thank you so much for your advice! I want to embroider a stuffed animal shirt for my friend and this will really help!

[@SuperPeacerose]

Thank you Sarah. I have wondered for a long time the best way to personalize hankerchieves..

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome! I'm glad this video was helpful. :)

[@jylromain6439]

Glad I found this. I. want to start putting cross stitch on my quilts. Thank you!

[@crossstitchbutton]

Wonderful tutorial Sarah, happy stitching xx

[@StitchinMommy]

Thanks!

[@AStitchTooFar]

thanks for sharing that was really interesting to see!

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome!

[@Hyjeena]

I hope I can get some waste canvas in my country. I have stitched Nintendo themed stuff for my husband earlier and he would just love something on his clothing!

[@StitchinMommy]

Yes, that would be fun!

[@sugertomx]

That was an absolutely fantastic tutorial - - Really enjoyed it X

[@StitchinMommy]

Thanks!

[@charlasmyth7328]

That was super helpful! Thank you💕

[@chrishumphrey2313]

Thanks so much!! I've always wondered how to use that stuff. :)

[@nohemigg95]

The most informative video I found, thanks a lot!!

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome!

[@ruthbeickert8508]

Great video. I always wondered how to do this. Thanks for sharing, I enjoy your videos.

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful. :)

[@itsyaboi8798]

thank u for this! super helpful as i just got into cross stitching, i had been trying to stitch through the smaller holes haha

[@StitchinMommy]

Great! I'm glad the video was helpful. :)

[@bethanydadisman9761]

do you think it would mess up a pattern to apply the waste canvas after stretching the fabric over the hoop?

[@StitchinMommy]

I think it would still work fine to apply the waste canvas after stretching the fabric into the hoop. On a larger design, that might be preferred actually, to make sure the fabric is smooth under the waste canvas. I think it's probably best to not take the fabric in and out of the hoop during the process of stitching, as it might get stretched slightly different each time, which might end up skewing the direction of the waste canvas.

[@maryalgar8779]

This was very thorough explanation. If you were cross-stitching on a sweatshirt, would you use this same product?

[@StitchinMommy]

Yes, this waste canvas can be used to cross stitch on a sweatshirt or any regular fabric. :)

[@dexlovesgames_dlg]

What do you mean by “feasible interfacing” behind a pattern on a sweatshirt?

[@StitchinMommy]

I am referring to “fusible” interfacing, which you can iron on to the back of your work to protect your stitches.

[@doviatt9854]

How did you bury your thread without it tangling or being pulled out with the waste canvas?

[@StitchinMommy]

When I bury my thread, it is only between the stitches and the fabric on the back of the piece. The thread ends are not next to the waste canvas, which is on the front of the piece. So, when I remove the waste canvas threads, they're not tugging on any thread ends, because those are secured on the back. Does that make sense?

[@daniwilliams1999]

This was very informative. Im definitely going to try this!

[@rodabehdholoo5391]

Will be highly obliged and greatful if you could please tell me where to buy this canvas from in uk.

[@StitchinMommy]

It looks like waste canvas is available from Lakeside Needlecraft, which I believe is a UK company: www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/index.asp?function=search

[@courtenayjohnson5188]

Thank you! I'm off to the craft store!

[@cindyjurek7325]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very informative. I plan I trying this soon.

[@StitchinMommy]

Great! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@katbh]

This was really great and informational, but what was REALLY impressive was the wrong side reveal. Holy moly, that's a beautiful wrong side.

[@StitchinMommy]

MusiKat 😂 Thank you!! I like to be especially neat on these handkerchiefs, since they’ll be used and exposed on the back. 😊

[@nat7899]

I think I may have stitched through the threads or something because they aren’t coming out and keep snapping😥 any way I can fix this?

[@StitchinMommy]

Make sure your piece is all the way moistened so that the starches that hold the canvas together dissolve completely. And sometimes one direction is easier to remove than the other, so test both the horizontal threads and the vertical threads and stick with removing the easier direction first. If you have stitched over some of the waste canvas, you might need to get in there with tweezers or a needle to remove portions. I found a comment thread online with some other people's tips that you might find useful: www.reddit.com/r/CrossStitch/comments/6ly5xx/wip_help_removing_waste_cloth_but_finally/

[@nat7899]

@@StitchinMommy thank you so much! I’ll try these when I have the chance

[@nat7899]

@@StitchinMommy I come back with good news!!!! I tried to pick as much as I could out with a needle and I got all of the tread out minus the single strand that was caught. Thank you so much this is so helpful

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm so glad it worked!

[@pushkin_stitchclub]

Thank you for your video! It’s very helpful!

[@issystar96]

I thought getting it wet would melt it and that's how it's removed. Lol I learned something tonight. Thanx!

[@StitchinMommy]

issystar96 Glad I could help! The adhesive that holds the waste canvas together melts, but not the strings. 😊

[@Alex_Fynn]

do i really need waste canvas or can i use normal one like aida fabric?

[@StitchinMommy]

@@Alex_Fynn Waste canvas is helpful when you want to stitch a counted cross stitch design on regular fabric - like a handkerchief or sweatshirt. It helps you keep the grid straight. If you just want to stitch a design and frame it or turn it into a pillow or something, you definitely can just use regular stitching fabric, like Aida.

[@navlimr9133]

Thank you so much! Now my next step is to find waste canvas.

[@jinnakamura3257]

Thank you It was very easy to understand 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RobbinLynn23]

Can you do a video on cross stitching on Baseball caps ?

[@StitchinMommy]

Robbin Bowser I’ve never cross stitched on a baseball cap, but I would imagine it would be a similar process using waste canvas. You might want to use a proper sewing needle with a sharp point to be able to puncture the thicker fabric.

[@RobbinLynn23]

@@StitchinMommy Thank You for the reply. Have a wonderful day! :)

[@RobbinLynn23]

@@StitchinMommy Thank you so much for the reply. Happy Stitching !0

[@FrostyXStitch]

Great and easy to follow tutorial 😊

[@StitchinMommy]

Thanks! :)

[@clarettekundrack8278]

What do you do if you need to use a piece of waste cavas larger than the hoop?

[@StitchinMommy]

If you have your waste canvas basted down nicely, you could probably try to put the hoop over everything.

[@ummsalamah7711]

where do u buy your handkerchiefs in bulk?

[@StitchinMommy]

I usually buy mine at Kohls - they come in a pack of 9, which is enough at a time for what I need. 😊

[@malusanchez3295]

Hi!! I would like to know where I can find or buy this canvas cloth or whats the commercial name. Thanksss

[@StitchinMommy]

It's called Waste Canvas or Water Soluble Canvas, and I have found it at large craft stores, like Joanns, Michaels & Hobby Lobby and even WalMart. You can also find it online at amazon: amzn.to/2AqpQ8m, or various cross stitch websites: www.123stitch.com/item/Charles-Craft-Waste-Canvas-14-Ct-12x18/123-5396. I hope that helps! :)

[@amyseniva4634]

💜💜💜 Wonderful tutorial. Thank you!

[@catherinehakala-ausperk515]

Awesome! Helpful! Thank you!!!

[@annisadiandari3178]

If I want to stich on the handkerchief, but I don't have waste canvas, what technic can I use? Can I use aida fabric?

[@StitchinMommy]

Waste canvas is the material I'm the most familiar with, for cross stitching on regular fabric, but I've also been told about soluble canvas, which apparently dissolves when it gets wet and you don't have to pull the threads out like I show here. If you don't have either of those, you could try tracing your design on the handkerchief with a special disappearing fabric pen and treat it like stamped cross stitch, then wash or iron out the pen after you're done stitching (depending on the type of pen you use).

[@jdcallahan2010]

Didn't know wetting it would help. The instructions on the package are way simplified and it's been very hard pulling the waste

[@StitchinMommy]

Yes, with this type of waste canvas, there is a starch applied to the canvas that holds the threads together. It will be very difficult to pull the strands out without the water dissolving the starch. I hope that helps!

[@148kmartinez]

Hi! I really enjoyed this tutorial. Where do we get the pattens from? Thank you.

[@StitchinMommy]

Katherine The Nintendo characters I stitch are personally charted by me from game sprites, and are not available as patterns. But you can really stitch anything on regular fabric using waste canvas. You can find lots of little designs online or in magazines, and you could add them to bags, shirts, handkerchiefs, pillowcases, etc. 😊

[@putulchakraborty3868]

Can we use thick woo for this??

[@StitchinMommy]

If your thread is thicker than regular cotton embroidery floss, you could try using 1 strand instead of 2. You could also try some larger waste canvas if the thread is significantly thicker. The waste canvas I use is 14 count, but I have seen counts as big as 8.5 count.

[@margaretbaker623]

Interesting. Thank you 🤗

[@amandadelacerda4892]

I love this! Going to try this for sure.

[@sherrykeever8097]

You made it look very easy.

[@StitchinMommy]

I'm glad! Thanks! :)

[@katealexandria5664]

Thank you so much! I want to make little things like this for my nephews

[@StitchinMommy]

Kate Alexandria Wonderful! Have fun stitching!

[@bevtickner4899]

Wow I have just learned a lot thanks

[@angelaspringett1262]

Thank you for this valuable video, I have alwayswondered how to do this☺

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. :)

[@calico_whimsy]

Thank you!! Looks fun and easy! I'll have to try it :)

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome!

[@Hyjeena]

Hey Sarah, thanks for this. I really want to try waste canvas and hope I can find it in my country! I was wondering about the copyrights of the mushroom. I just finished my first ever cross stitch project which was a full coverage picture of nintendo characters placed around according to my own design. I wanted to share it in a fb group but was told not to since the characters are protected by Nintendo copyright. What’s your take on this?

[@StitchinMommy]

I have understood that your finished stitching is okay to share or sell because you're selling your handiwork - your skill and the time it took you to make it. I don't think I would be able to sell Nintendo patterns in my shop because that would be more directly passing off the sprites and designs as my own. Does that make sense? I did come across a Disney cross stitch kit that specifically said that you couldn't sell the completed stitching. While I don't think they are technically allowed to restrict that, I haven't attempted to sell any completed Disney items because I don't want to risk it. I would think sharing a finished cross stitch project on FB should be fine, though. You're not trying to make money on it - you just want to show off your accomplishments! Every designer has a copyright on their designs, and yet we share our finishes all the time. I could see not sharing your pattern with others, but only using it for your own personal use. Anyway, if you've heard differently, please share your findings! :)

[@rashemechester5312]

I am so glad they switch to water solidable paper,so you don't have to pull 1 @ a time.

[@StitchinMommy]

Oh, interesting! I wasn't aware of that - I'll have to look into that. :)

[@desertrose0601]

Very fun! I love tutorials!! :D

[@limin233]

Thank you!

[@ayyyyw1415]

Thank you so much for this video

[@lilacslikes6597]

Wonderful

[@hanineelmir2279]

I didn't know we had to wet it before pulling the strands... the package I have doesn't say so :/

[@StitchinMommy]

It’s possible the product you have is slightly different. But the kind I’ve used usually has a sort of glue/starch that keeps the waste canvas together while you’re using it. Then, the water breaks down the starch so each strand can be pulled out. It would be pretty hard to pull the strands out otherwise, and you would risk messing up your stitching.

[@hanineelmir2279]

@@StitchinMommy I believe you are right though! the product I have is the same one linked in the description... it's just odd that the package doesn't mention water. I'm going to try wetting it tonight to see if it gets any easier

[@melli_melzors]

Yeah, I wasn't skipping the two lines on the waste fabric. I was always a little confused why the holes weren't the same size. XD

[@denisemichels8748]

thank you very much it was very helpful

[@faroresdragn818]

Thanks this really helped

[@janertzberger4597]

this was much appreciated. Thanks so much

[@StitchinMommy]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. :)

[@tkasrsly]

Thanks a lot !

[@RobbinLynn23]

Thank You ! :)

[@jessaadair9590]

Thank you so much was wondering how to get these patterns on clothing etc. I see new projects in my future!