This is just one in a playlist exploring this popular hand embroidery technique, demonstrating many needlepoint stitches. See all 29 videos in the playlist here: kzread.info/head/PLC2TZFIW8ZoPqCobgEK91t45YFnJlIIVV

You are a wonderful teacher. THANK YOU!!!!!

Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials!

thank you sarah your vidoe's are clear and have made a big difference to my canvas work they are now tidy on both sides - so stoked

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you are finding these videos useful Karon! It will look better on the front if it is better on the back...:)

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Thank you for this very well-made and clear video! I have a question: I've always stitched with full cross and I've heard that either the tent or half cross stitch tends to distort the canvas but I can't remember which stitch that comment referred to. If I work on a scroll frame and am always mindful of my tension, would that ensure that there would be no distortion, no matter which stitch I choose?

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Hi Sarah, great video on the half cross stitch. I got for Christmas from my Aunt 4 framed needle Point photos of the 4 seasons. She wrote me a note it’s done with the Gobelin stitch . I wonder could that be done also with the half cross stitch because they are similar or even the same if I am not mistaken. I’m a bit rusty so watching your video was very refreshing . If you would can you show maybe a video on the Gobelin stitch. thank you very much for all the good information. Your videos are so easy to follow. 🙂.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments 333whippet, glad you are finding these videos useful! There are several types of Gobelin stitch and they are different from half cross; we have a video on the gobelin stitches here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6l5rKWqp7iWoKg.html

i really like your videos b/c they are easy to understand and the close camera angle also makes it easy to see the stitches being done. however all other tutorials i've seen caution against using the half stitch b/c of faster wear on the canvaswork. should this be a concern?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

6 жыл бұрын

The tent stitch and basket weave stitches have a longer thread on the back ElioGrey so they are considered to be more robust stitches than half cross stitch and they cover the canvas better. If you wanted to make something that you were going to put your feet on or kneel on for example you could also use a technique called 'tramming' which involves putting long stitches across the canvas first then stitching over them (church kneelers and footstools are often made using this method), this methods means you have a lot of thread on top which is harder wearing. It's worth knowing about half cross stitch as it uses less thread than similar stitches for the same effect (this might be a factor if cost is a consideration); kits often come with only enough thread to do this stitch for that reason (always check the instructions!). Hope this helps...

Hello... fab tutorial. I finally picked up a cushion project again after forgetting what I was doing. I'm still a beginner and was wondering what I do about random single colour stitches that are dotted around on my canvas?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean actual stitches or is it a painted canvas with stitches marked on? If they are already stitched, just work around them, if they aren't you can either add in the different colour as you go or leave a gap where they should be and go back and fill it in at the end. Whichever method you use, just make sure you finished your thread ends securely!

@madebymeah

4 жыл бұрын

There are single painted stitches dotted around on my canvas, eg specks on a background, and I'm not sure how to tackle them. Do I have one piece of thread for each single stitch then weave in after or is there another way?

Hi! Sarah, I am a beginner and your video is easy to follow. Thank you. Do you have a video for following a picture with lots of different colours close together. How to join the yarn when you only have 1, 2 or 3 stiches, then more of the same colour a few rows up or down. I would really appreciate it. Many thanks

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

We don't have anything like that at the moment Maude, but the way I would do it is to have several needles on the go at the same time, one with each colour in it. You can change needles as you get to a new colour. Always bring them to the top when you aren't using them though so they don't get tangled underneath! Alternatively, you can work one colour at a time and go back and fill in with the second colour but this method can make the stitches look a bit untidy as you are 'fitting them in'. Hope this helps!

@maudevanroey3229

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Really appreciate it and I will take your advice. God bless and keep well

Thanks Sarah for these videos. I have got a kit which is to be stitched on canvas. Nowhere does it tell me whether to use tent, basket weave or half cross stitch. Would you recommend one over the others? I know tent uses more thread. The kit is to make a 3D paperweight which will need to be stuffed when finished and sewn up. Many thanks.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

There are no stitch instructions Bunty? I would probably go with a half cross in case you run out of thread (this one used the least amout of thread). If the canvas doesn't have the design printed on it first you might want to check that the stitch covers it ok

If we can see on the front that tent stitch and half cross stitch are basically the same, how do we choose between the two of them?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video on tent stitch as well Luciernaga and it expalins the difference; they look the same on the front but tent stitch uses more thread and therefore covers the canvas better. If you buy a kit or you are on a budget, half cross would probably be better (uses less thread and is therefore cheaper).

How do I go diagonally please I will be working on penelope canvas

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

See the basket weave video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGt9zNpyXd3Ukag.html

Hello Sarah I would just like to ask what is the name of the cloth you are using in this video?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

Checkout this video here Viela! kzread.info/dash/bejne/fqJ7utCeldq0hdY.html

Wouldnt that starting knot thing just waste more floss than if you were to tie it off

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean by tying it off Chasity? Starting the thread like this finishes the ends very secruely without relying on a knot to not come undone. Once you are practiced at it you can put your knot closer to the area you are stitching.

Good evening Dear Sarah. Please i would to ask to you if this method regarding The half cross stitch can be used in Small parties for to embroder the canvas. Thank You Very Much if you Will to answer to me. A big Kiss

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

This is a perfect stitch for small areas Claudia, is that the question you were asking?

@claudiarusso4512

5 жыл бұрын

Good evening Dear Sarah andare thank You for prompt answer. Excuse me Dear Sarah. My really question is if this stitch can be used also for big areas of needlepoint canvas. Excuse me Dear Sarah. Thank You so Much if you still would answer to me about this question. I love half cross stitch since i Was a baby. I Have canvas to embroder in half cross stitch in My House. Thank You so Much Dear Sarah for your Aid. Good night. I Hope to Read you as Soon as possibile. Thank You Very much for your prompt first answer. A big Kiss for you my Dear Sarah. Good night

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

5 жыл бұрын

Dear Claudia, yes you can use for big areas that's fine! The hard thing over a big area is to get it to look even and get the stitches to cover the canvas well so I suggest using the basket weave version instead. It looks the same on the front but will cover better and look more even!

@claudiarusso4512

5 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thank You for your prompt answer Dear Sarah. Have a Good day. A big Kiss for you.

@claudiarusso4512

5 жыл бұрын

You are The Best in needlepoint. Thank You so Much. A big Kiss for you Dear Sarah

Why do you not do it continuously but go in from the front and then come from the back? I'm confused

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery

3 жыл бұрын

Several reasons: 1) I work on a frame so working the stitch in one movement is hard because of the tension on the fabric 2) Working the stitch in two movements reduces the wear on the thread 3) You can get better tension on the stitch if you work it in two movements, allowing you to tension each part of the stitch

@user-ed7qz7tt2p

3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery ah I've never worked on a frame. I see. Thank you