starting a new project: a cross stitch tutorial 

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PLEASE continue the cross stitch videos!!! Literally whatever you wanna talk about!!! It's so hard to find more "modern" content when it comes to this form of art.

I'm cross stitching while watching this, using gridded fabric, starting from the outside, with barely an inch to spare on the top and bottom, and a 90-colour pattern with only one needle. And I'm having a lot of fun with it! Cross stitching is meant to be fun, and people have fun in different ways. Love the video!

You could not have said it any better! It drives me INSANE in people start in about the ONLY proper way to do something! If you do it and it works, THATS the way to do it until a better idea hits you over the head! Thank you for having no fear. That is what causes new and wonderful things to evolve!

I watched this video before I started cross stitching and now I am back after I have completed a few projects. The way I do it is "Cross Country" full coverage, no parking. I will use a color until the thread ends, then anchor it and cut, pick up another color, use it until the thread is done, and repeat. I might change my style later, but this has been the way I feel most comfortable with so far. I love that there is no "Right" or "Wrong" way to work a pattern. As long as you end up with the same project, who cares, right?!

You my Darling make this 70 year old Mema so happy to watch and listen to…… crafting MUST make you happy …. I so love watching and learning others preferred way of approaching a project….. and then I can take it in and use parts of what they suggest OR….. just move on to something more enjoyable!

just ordered some stamped cross stitch kits. I've never done a single cross stitch so I wanted a less stressful beginning. I love watching your stitching videos.

I also stitch for fun and I also start in the middle! I just discovered “floss tube” and all of these super serious stitchers who made me feel bad like I was doing it wrong even though I’ve been stitching for more than 20 years. Thank you for a fun cross stitch video!

Back when I learned to cross-stitch (late 1980s) all the how-to books instructed you to start the project in the middle. I hated that method, and was more comfortable starting in the upper left corner. I was the "rebel" back then. 😂 Your advice for people to do their art/craft projects in the way that is best for them and their enjoyment is spot on. Thanks for sharing these videos. It makes me want to go back to cross-stitching!

I will be starting cross stitching for the first time ever! Busy doing research on how to actually start, how to read patterns and using the threads. I usually delay new hobbies for the fear of it not turning out how i imagined it in my mind, however your videos really help me to feel more informed and comfortable with actually starting this new adventure😀 thank you som much and keep it coming👏🏻 ill be using your tips and guides throughout this process🤭🙂

I came for the knowledge, I stayed because you made me feel secure about using the methods that work for me.

I had no idea about the loop method but it has been life-changing. Also I’ve had a book stand sitting around unused for months so I’m repurposing that as a pattern holder and I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner, so thank you for making my life easier!

2:22 I love this 🥺 always going to keep it in mind when I’m creating from now on 💕

Thanks for this video! I had heard of the loop method but never saw it in action and i think that's going to be my new way to start!!!

Yes, totes interested in more methods of starting and stopping. Amazing video, so so so helpful!!

I've been cross stitching for around 3 years now. All the women in my family cross stitch and after asking them for a long time my aunt finally taught me when I was 14. Mostly they just showed me how a stitch was done so when I recently discovered these videos it was an eye opener to see how others do things. For instance my entire family uses the boxes for thread organization so I didn't even know bags were an option! (The tab things you wrap thread around when you use a box to store it can be made out of leftover cereal boxes btw. saves a lot of money. I can sometimes make like 40 of them per box.) We also all use knots so the method you've mentioned previously for not using a knot was quite fascinating. Another way my family differs is that we tend to look for patterns in ways I don't think many do. And if others do this they aren't very vocal about it that I've seen. But we find pixel art or even patterns for those beads that you iron to make an image (I never remember what those are called lol) and use those as a reference. Makes it so we can make cute little creative things for each other without much hassle of trying to make the pattern or having to pay for them. Since we aren't making a profit and instead just gifting it among ourselves we've never really had any issues with doing it that way.

I picked up cross stitch because of you and I'm loving it. I found a pattern of my home towns famous buildings and it's just been a joy to work on. Would love to try doing it for cities I've visited and create a small collection.

I like your comments about doing it however works for you. I think it's pretty reasonable to assume the pointy end of the needle goes in first, but I even break that rule sometimes!

There it is. Good job.

I love your disclaimer!!! You are awesome!!🎉

Just found your Channel after Farmhouse Vernacular inspired me to go back to cross stitching. Love your videos. Thank you so much.

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing. I would love to see more on starting and finishing.

I love your videos. You are methodical but not strict. Thank you

I like to use Highlighter to mark black and white patterns as I go because I always get lost

Washing your hands tip helped me so much for long ongoing projects!!. Also I use a sticky lint roller to collect dust and bits from the surface every so often :) Can’t wait to see the finished Star Warz piece.

I’ve been sewing by hand for years and am so glad I started learning cross stitching. I started one on the right side 😂and this one I’m doing now I’m starting middle to see how I feel about it 😂. Everything you said holds true people learn different ways!

Your tips were awesome!!! A lot of what you said in this video and the other beg. video I watched of yours I read in magazines. I did alot of cross stitch years ago and recently picked it back up with crocheting inbetween. Your an inspiration. Thank you. Love your quirkiness and enthusiam!!!!!

Definitely a video on starting and ending threads would be helpful. That's like my biggest thing that I have trouble with.

Your cross stitch videos have been really helpful starting out!!

I love starting a new project!!!! So fun!!!!!

Great tips! I have always started in the middle. I have a hard time starting at a corner. Happy I came across your channel. Thank you!

Your so awesome and I love your tips. I haven’t started the art of cross stitch but I am very inspired to do so when I see your videos.

I just started learning cross stitch recently and I'm so glad I found your videos! You've got such a great attitude, they've been super helpful to me. Hope to see more from you soon!

I’m new to cross stitch and this video is incredibly helpful! Thanks for the tips and I love your approach.

Omg I love this video ❤ 1. Started from the middle and it’s so much easier! 2. I like to cross out the sections as I finish so idk how I would feel about it. 3rd and lastly using a 24 needle right now for 2 strands and think I’m sticking with it! Super helpful thank you! 😊

What you said! Do what feels right and enjoy it!

I like it ,I do a lot of cross stitching

So many comments you made are an echo of mine. Thanks for a great video!

Great video. I start in thr middle as well... Would have enjoyed opera in the background...

One thing I would add is, if you buy a kit and the pattern is folded in half use clear tape and tape along the fold!! This way the details at the fold won’t be lost!!!

Awwww you are so sweet ❤❤❤❤

OMG I love this! Such great tips and now I feel more ready to start my first cross-stitch project. Also, I love your hair! It looks so cute!

Where do you get large Aida. I need 59" x 3yards.

I like your room

Okay, my own disclaimer here, I'm only like 5 minutes into the video but when I have something to say I need to do it before I forget. First off, you are beautiful. I love your hair. But I don't just mean your appearance, I feel like you have a beautiful soul. Second, you are SO right on about how crafting is supposed to be fun! I've tried, & continue to try, many different crafts & when I don't enjoy something I'm done with it! I've seen comments in videos saying the person is doing it wrong & they're "supposed" to do it a certain way. Ummm what?! They are so many ways to accomplish anything, like the sky's the limit, right? That's just never made sense to me. Anyway, there's my two cents haha I'm gonna get back to this video now. Thanks for sharing!

You really have me wanting to pick up a new hobby!

I would love to know some of your other favourite etsy stores to get patterns. Can't wait to see you progress with this one

since i live in france 😄 what store/city did you find the embroidery hoop with the stand in ? maybe i'll try to go find it

Best introduction speech

I’m starting my first cross stitch project. Before I did, I checked out your video. It’s really helpful. On my pattern it says .2 skeins. What does this mean ?

Do you do anything with your fabric so the edges don't unravel? I use either paper tape or sew a blanket stitch around the perimeter.

@ Emmalyn Etc. Hi. This info is very Helpful Thank You. Also love the Nails Mami... Thank You. 🐶 PEACE! 🚭

Love your videos! As a beginner, I would love a video on treading the needle and starting/stopping. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡

Hard agree on starting in the middle!

Where do you get your patterns from? I bought a kit from Hobby Lobby, and I’m enjoying it, but the pattern is printed on 2 different sheets of paper. Where can I get them with the pattern on one huge sheet?

To fill out a frame, you could just use a passepartout.

How do I start a pattern that has two colors the first one is gray and the second would is light gray you might have two light grays three grays one light gray three grays how do I handle that do I do all the lights first then come back and do the gray I do I do them one at a time

Your videos are inspiring! I haven't done cross stitch since I was 10, now at 40 my passion is crochet. 🧶 I also love your disclaimer, I am the same way. You figure out your own methods along the way. I am also left-handed so the struggle is real sometimes.

How do you print your chart so big

Love your video, just one question (sorry if it's dumb or obvious haha) you pull one thread and folded to transform into two strands or you take two threads and folded to transform into four strands?

I start in the middle

Does stitch fiddle have printed patterns not countable ones

Which green colors did you choose for your Star Wars project?

What size needles do you like?

Have you made anymore videos Emmalyn ?

I wanna try it but I’m afraid of doing it wrong

Hobby lobby will custom frame things.

TRUTH

I'm like you. I'm always changing up my methods Lol.

You look like Brian May

If you’ve measured your fabric right, then starting from corner is much easier. Example: your design size is 6”x11” You add 3” borders on all sides so the fabric size is 12”x17” Cut a 3x3inch thick cardstock square and put that on any corner and that’ll give you the starting point. I always add 3” borders so that comes in handy a lot! Dont have to take out a ruler everytime. Starting in centre is great for Small projects. But huge projects you almost always have to start from a corner.

Can you give me the phone number to the thing you hold your fabric on that you got from France or how can I order it . And I love the way you teach cross stitch.

You are supposed too start in the middle anyways otherwise the work won't be in the correct place 🤷‍♀️