Diagonal parking tutorial showing how I make a brand-new start with my diagonal parking method. Intro: 0:00 - 2:40 First stitch begins at 2:40 Video here on how I begin and end threads from the front of the work (no need to turn to start or finish): kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYiIuKqmYM7eerA.html Tutorial on ending a diagonal here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWSiqMmKeK6fc9o.html More of my tutorials here: kzread.info/head/PLabp8IKSlt4OFigXZunTgsDQo9RcVPFkD Majora's Mask pattern found here: s.fwd.ws/mkFjc Stitching on 14 count Aida with two threads DMC floss My preferred needles, size 26 tapestry rb.gy/78jxuj Threads and needles managed with button magnets, you can get them here or at most office supply stores: www.staples.ca/products/382835-en-staples-coloured-button-magnets-fashion-colours-30-pack I use a button magnet on top and just a plain one on the bottom, picture here: instagram.com/p/CWjBed7v69E/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= App is Pattern Keeper for Android patternkeeper.app/ Overview video of Pattern Keeper here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gHZ5yLWnecupYKQ.html You can support me on Patreon www.patreon.com/Gemmastitches Follow me on Instagram for progress pictures instagram.com/gemmastitches/ You can buy me a tea, as I don’t drink coffee :) (if you like, no obligation whatsoever) ko-fi.com/gemmastitches Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for the video. I am wanting to try the parking technique but have been a little intimidated. I like that you didn't rush the video and started the actual project and let us hang out with you while you showed us!

Congrats on new start. Thank you for talking to us and teaching new things.

your voice is very nice to listen to, nevermind that your explanations are very clear ^^ I'm not new to cross stitching, but i've always done little notions. recently i bought a full coverage kit that i intend to start soon, so this video and others you've done are a huge help.

I really like that you don't box in stitches. Your technique looks really good. I'll be attempting my first full coverage soon so I'll be referring back to this video!!

I thought you might wait until after Christmas to start this one, glad you didn't! great start.

Great tutorial Gemma! Thank you for stitching with me again!

Great start and explanation of how you proceed with jagged diagonal. Thank you 😊

Just got back into cross stitching after a 6 year or so break. I am also doing a Majora's Mask project to get warmed up again. I love these videos. So relaxing. Thanks for the great content.

I might skip around and watch these videos first before going back and watching older ones lol. Been too excited for this project

Yayyy...Really enjoyed this tutorial Gemma!! Your a natural teacher and it all made perfect sense to me. And man you were stitching fast....I would stop stitching so I could see what you were doing and why. You definitely outstitched me and I had already started earlier before I saw your video😂🤣. But I was watching more than stitching 🙄🤔. Hope you have a great day and looking forward to stitching together ❤ again.

Beautiful!

I love watching you stitch. Could you show us what it looks like when you have 10-15 threaded needles at the same time and how you organise it? All my needles tangle when I have more than 3! Thanks x

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

Sure next time I get to that many I’ll make sure to make a post about it

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

Hi Francesca, I have uploaded a video showing this here, hope that helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fq2MyMeSfKjZdM4.html

Great video - thanks for sharing your technique. What count Aida are you using for this project? (Or, what count do you recommend for a semi-beginner using this method?)

@gemmastitches

11 ай бұрын

I am using 14 count and would recommend starting with that, it is the most popular count

This is a really cool technique and ill definitely try it out! Just to clarify, if I do my bottom leg bottom left to top right, could I stitch from leftmost rather than how youve parked your first colour on the rightmost?

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can definitely do it that way. I like to say these are just guidelines, adjust to how works best for you accordingly 😄

Hello! I really like your style of stitching. I’m about to attempt my very first full coverage and all the boarder pages are nearly all solid black. When I tried to do diagonal stitching on a test piece, I was strict with the diagonal and ended up with noticeable diagonal lines. I heard you say that you had a pattern you were working on that had a ton of white. How would I stitch a near solid page of black without creating lines? If it helps, the pattern is Howling Moon Wolf by Sarah Richter charted by ThreadGeeksDesigns. Thank you for any help you can provide😊😊

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

When I stitch big blocks like that I often will stitch across several diagonals at once to avoid lines. I also will stagger things a bit so that I go one stitch shy one row, then two the next, then one for a couple rows, then two, then even for a few, etc, keeping it random so it’s less likely to get a line. Or a lot of times I will outline the large area and then fill it in as one big block, working straight from border to border so that it’s one continuous area of stitching i hope that helps! Good luck!

I’ve been trying to get my mind around your technique for some time, these videos really help! ??? When parking the thread after the very first stitch, why did you carry the thread to the 4th stitch in that run? It seems wasteful, but is there logic to it?

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

I wanted the thread to be on that side (the right) of the run so that’s why I did it that way, because of the way that block of color is shaped for subsequent rows. I found crossing as I go so the thread is on that side uses a similar amount of floss so it works out about the same for me

Some ??? When using 14 ct, what size needles do you use and what brand? You mentioned buying 100 at a time. Can you provide a link where you purchased? You mentioned multiple magnets. Can you provide a link where you purchased? I have learned so much from your videos! Ty

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

My preferred needles, size 26 tapestry are available here rb.gy/78jxuj Threads and needles managed with button magnets, you can get them here or at most office supply stores: www.staples.ca/products/382835-en-staples-coloured-button-magnets-fashion-colours-30-pack I use a button magnet on top and just a plain one on the bottom, picture here: instagram.com/p/CWjBed7v69E/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I hope that helps!

@amywodarski8203

Жыл бұрын

What size needle do you use for other fabric counts? Do you use 25 count even-weave? If yes, are you using the #26 needle on that too? Thanks!

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

I stitch only on 14 or 18 count aida, I use the same size needle on both

Could you, or do you have a tutorial on starting a new one strand thread?

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

So far I only stitch with two strands. Needlebugg has a video here on starting with a single strand that you might find helpful kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIqcyqSJqMjAYrw.html KarlaBeingCrafty has one as well kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqSlltOcm7avptI.html I hope that helps!

Hi, love the video thank you! Super cheeky of me to ask, but are you filming with 2 cameras to be able to film your pk pattern at the same time? X

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

I am filming the stitching with one camera and using a screen capture app on my tablet, then I merge them when editing the video

@hollythecrossstitchaddict83

Жыл бұрын

@@gemmastitches oh really!!?!?!? That's really interesting. Would you mind telling me what it's called? X

@hollythecrossstitchaddict83

Жыл бұрын

@Gemma Stitches I have installed 3 so far and none bring up pattern keeper as one of the apps it can record the screen from.

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

I use the app RecMe, it will record whatever you are doing on the tablet. I find on my Kindle Fire that once you open RecMe and start it you have to swipe down from the top and double check that the time counter is actually running, that means it’s recording. If it isn’t running then tap on “start”. Then swipe up to close that menu and open pattern keeper as normal. When done recording, swipe down from the top again and tap on “stop”. The video should save in your tablet files. Hope that helps!

@hollythecrossstitchaddict83

Жыл бұрын

@@gemmastitches thank you xx

Was wondering if there is a trick to making the back look like the front? Been stitching for years and a friend did one that was almost the same on the back. Surely you can help? Thank you! 3:25

@gemmastitches

10 ай бұрын

I unfortunately am not skilled enough to manage that, I have seen some amazing pieces others have done that the back looks almost as good as the front and I am in awe! My biggest tips would be to learn loop starts and pin finishes, they tend to look the neatest, and to not travel too far. I go an inch at the most, but some people will only travel 3-4 stitches to keep the back neater.

@eileenfornash6696

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will try loop!

Is there anything as comforting as the swoosh of thread being pulled through fabric ?😊

@gemmastitches

6 ай бұрын

So satisfying!

@KelleysQuiltsandCruises

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. But so is the sound of a fresh, sharp rotary blade cutting through fabric. 😀👋😎

Question how do u do the threads like that and not get confused about the colours with the symbols.

@gemmastitches

8 ай бұрын

I have it marked on my pattern where the threads are parked, and I always grid my fabric which also helps. I also always park in the same spot (upper right corner) of where I will use the thread next so I don’t get mixed up.

Do you use a floor stamd or an in hand q snap?

@gemmastitches

11 ай бұрын

I use a floor stand so I can stitch two handed. I have a video of my set-up here as well kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWWY062QdZvfqLA.htmlsi=Xc7rVC0_yWIuwKUC

What is a pin stitch? It has been many years since I have done anything like this. I have forgotten so much, but dont remember having heard of a pin stitch. Sorry to be a pest, but I really do appreciate the help and the video.

@gemmastitches

8 ай бұрын

No worries, you’re not being a pest 🙂 I demonstrate a pin stitch in this video at 1:35 kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYiIuKqmYM7eerA.htmlsi=g1ehe1SrPpEEDvXQ

@gemmastitches

8 ай бұрын

There is a more in-depth video on pin stitch here as well kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5aVrqitYcbXicY.htmlsi=6IZzI67g-T1JIR9F

What tablet do you use for pattern keeper?

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

I’m using a Kindle Fire 8. It needs a workaround to get the Google Play Store installed but it wasn’t too difficult, I just followed this tutorial and got it working in 10 minutes www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/amp/

do all pdfs like this pattern work for pattern keeper?

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

No the PDF must have the proper coding so that Pattern Keeper can read it properly. If it is just a scan turned into a PDF then pattern keeper cannot read the symbols. You can still mark off the pattern but it will not be searchable by symbol. Here is a link showing which designer’s patterns are supported. Major designers like HAED, Artecy, The Cross Stitch Studio, etc, will work. patternkeeper.app/supported-designers/ You can also ask the designer before buying, many that are not listed will still work. I had a couple from Etsy that did but it depends on the seller and how they created the PDF.

What is the removable gridline you are using?

@gemmastitches

9 ай бұрын

It is sulky sliver monofilament metallic thread sulky.com/sliver-metallic/

@charleygravitt8831

8 ай бұрын

Ty. So very much.

What is used to mske the grid lines????

@gemmastitches

8 ай бұрын

I used sulky sliver monofilament thread sulky.com/sliver-metallic/

What does the back of this piece look like?

@gemmastitches

10 ай бұрын

There is a video here, I show the back at 0:52 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYCpxKWwlbHglLQ.htmlsi=z25l-yPAZB2aeikO Second picture in this post shows the back instagram.com/p/CsO1tiFpjPQ/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ== And one here when it was in progress instagram.com/p/CrbVhSZJIH-/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

🙋🙋

What is the name of this pattern please??

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

It is Majora’s Mask Clocktown by Pixels and Bits on Etsy

@gemmastitches

Жыл бұрын

It is for sale here www.etsy.com/ca/listing/527608168/zelda-64-majoras-mask-cross-stitch?gbraid=0AAAAADutTMdkcwrx8j-zOQfaBBEuP_GY-&gpla=1&gao=1&&CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiwApzCztngOZpZxGtS_bLSR1Li0Pjz5afUzKB63fcdl7DUt8BrmB_U3PRegZhoCAlMQAvD_BwE_k_&:pla-1793329811260_m__527608168enca_560057657&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMdkcwrx8j-zOQfaBBEuP_GY-&gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiwApzCztngOZpZxGtS_bLSR1Li0Pjz5afUzKB63fcdl7DUt8BrmB_U3PRegZhoCAlMQAvD_BwE