40+ year stitcher here ☺ One of the most important things ever to remember: always, always make sure your stitches are going in the same direction! That is if you start your bottom stitch like this: //// all your bottom stitches need be that way. It does make a difference even though you wouldn't think so.

7:25 if you have a hard time framing that project add another piece of fabric. The seam will be under the frame... If not, add a mat and the seam will be under the mat. 💜🌞🌵

I just started stitching again after a long break and am so happy with your advice! I was about to start stitching when you got to number 3 and immediately got up to wash my hands :') Thanks girl!

Love the cat! A cat will always get in the bizness you're working on! Thanks for the tips. I'm getting ready to start my first project.

@myemaiil

6 жыл бұрын

ray rosen enjoy your project!

@margaretlyons2600

4 жыл бұрын

why not read them out and stop boring everyone and wasting time

Great info and inspiration, making me excited to cross stitch with Maynia in full throttle. When I was younger and my eyes were good I would watch movies and stitch for hours, then age and eyesight not as strong hit, and now retired I see all these videos and the bug has hit me. I was going thru my drawers and found some to die for patterns that I MUST cross stitch. Your cat is beautiful and I loved that he was in the home. Your home is beautiful as well and thank you for sharing that most beautiful blue and white cross stitch project. I love that people turn on cameras and inspire us with their knowledge of a craft that they do, to help us. Thank you Denkai

I think that lipstick color looks stunning on you!

Thank you! I will be starting my first cross stitch project soon and I’m thankful for the tips❤️

Thanks for the vid, good advice! I’m just new to cross stitch. Literally I just started today lol

I haven’t even tried cross stitching my first piece yet and I’m so glad I watched your video! Very helpful and informative!!!!

#5 was the first thing I did when I tried - good to know about the other mistakes before I make them. :) Cute cat!

Hi Emily I'm a beginner at cross stitch and these 5 tips are very helpful 🙂🙂 Thank you so much for posting this video

Thanks that helped a lot, I just started but I'm trying to do them on Laser Cut wood at 12 per inch.

5: The amount of floss used is based on the fabric count. For Aida: 11ct 4 strands 14ct 3 strands 16ct 2 strands 18ct 2 strands 22ct 1 strand For Linen, Laguna etc depends on if you are stitching over 1 or 2 threads 4: Dragging or Cross Country: You should not continue a thread more that 4-5 stitches 3: If you use DMC or Anchor Floss, the dye is color fast, so you can actually machine wash your pieces. But yes, you should always work with clean hands in a clean space. 2: If you are working with a cross stitch kit, starting from the center is the easiest, but not necessary if you grid your fabric on 10 x 10 squares that correspond with the chart. 1. Setting weekly goals and working on multiple charts with help you stay motivated to finish a project.

@Xitchee

5 жыл бұрын

I use DMC, but I always rinse the floss before using it. The blue floss turned the water bright blue. So i woulden’t say it’s color fast. 🙄

@sylvia7777

5 жыл бұрын

@@Xitchee if you look on dmcs website it advertises as colour fast thread and is known as colour fast, compared to hand dyed, week's dye works etc that isn't colour fast and so shouldn't be washed

@MsAnitawilson

4 жыл бұрын

You might be able to help me. You seam like you know a lot . I've got a big cross stich thst I'm doing and on the chart it don't make sense to me. It says to split the treads to make a new colour like some big ones do but in the colour it has 3 different types to colours so how do I know which one to pick as only 2 tread count to use. I've asked a few people and no one knows many thanks x

@pauleydm

4 жыл бұрын

@@MsAnitawilson You would have to use three threads. The only other option would be to use color 1 as the bottom leg of the cross stitch and colors 2 and 3 as the top leg of the cross stitch, but I would use three threads and try to match the stitch size by increasing the tension of those stitches.

I need to know when the directions says 1 ply, am I suppose to thread the needle with both ends of the thread together making two actual strands or do I leave the thread uneven stitching with only 1 small thread.

I don't start in the middle. I use thread guide. Which is a plastic thread that you sew into the squares you need. It takes time but it is worth it. Makes life easier

@floridapielady

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't heard of this and tried looking for it on Google. However, still couldn't find it. Could you please share where you buy this and/or a video demonstrating how it works? Thanks

@yackan9086

3 жыл бұрын

@@floridapielady You just use tread or monofilament (wich Kat2873 meant by plastic thread) to break up your canvas into squares. Just Google canvas marking.

Thank you you are a good teacher.

This had made my life a lot easier thank you 🙌🏻

Many thanks for the advice. Any tips on keeping your place on the chart and pattern I waste a lot of time locating where I am on the chart

Thanks so much for uploading this video! It was really helpful! ❤️

Thanks for these tips!

Thanks so much, you touched on something us beginners needed to know about dragging the thread. Appreciate it!

@jimajams7080

4 жыл бұрын

You never do it the way she does it. That is wrong and messy and wasteful. She has no idea. And should not be advising. Fucking newbies

@Sheywh12

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimajams7080 You didn’t even watch the video or you would know she didn’t advice that at all!! She said don’t do it and she showed what not to do!! I will be so glad when the law is passed Making people have to answer and pay for their comments on the internet It’s coming!! 2022 HAVE A GREAT DAY! God Bless!!

Wow you are a good teacher.. thanksss to teaching usss.

For framing your blue example for #2 "starting in the center", try sewing another piece of fabric to the top. This will allow you to frame or mat your project right to the seam line and the additional fabric will be hidden behind the frame or mat, but allow you to secure your piece for framing. With lots of love from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵

Thanks for the video - I learned a lot! I'm about to start my first project and this was very helpful :)

Thank you for this video, it's been very helpful. I wish you mentioned mistakes regarding posture--I just started cross stitching a week ago and I woke up with a sharp neck pain today, presumably because I bowed my head for a long time when stitching. Surely this problem isn't so uncommon among stitchers? Anyway I'm surprised that there are hardly any KZread videos addressing this subject, and believe it would be super helpful if someone made one about it.

Thank you for the tips!!

This is so helpful! thank you so much

I have to admit, I have done #1. But that is also because I was still super new to cross stitching when I started it (only made a Camper Van cross stitch kit from Mouseloft before), the one I chose to make had 14 shades of blue and I forgot part of marking what I had done... And with later trying to mark it, I made mistakes. But that was giving up so I can start over with it Thank you for the tips! I will keep them in mind when continueing on my cross stitch work!

Thank you for the tutorial "5 common mistakes tor beginners to avoid". You are a angel to think about setting newbies up to succeed.

Don’t worry my cat eats my thread too 😂 My little assistant o_o

@susanknarr7831

4 жыл бұрын

Do not let your cat eat the thread! There was a post on Facebook about a cat that eat a long string of thread causing serious health problems. Had emergency surgery. A difficult one. Don't know if it made it thru or not.

Emily! Hoy are such a great teacher! I appreciate so much your tips as I am just starting with Cross Stitch. Thank you, nice video and cute cat

@myemaiil

6 жыл бұрын

Nadia Barrojo Thank you for the nice comment 🙂

This is a lovely beginning and easy to follow. Thank you! 💖

Helpful, thank you!!

I use multiple colors at the same time, is that the right way to do it?

Very helpful, thanks!

Useful information! Love your cat; so typical!

Wow I am so happy that KZread put your video in my recommendation listing today because I love crafts and I am into diamond paintings at the moment. I taught myself how to knit and I have noticed people are into cross stitching so any advice and help would be very much appreciated by us beginners. New subbie here hello from Ireland. Ps really cute cat.😃👍👋

@myemaiil

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think you will really like cross Stitch if you like diamond painting and crafts. Thanks for leaving a comment too! It’s good to know people are watching and getting ideas 😊

You gave some good advice. The only thing I do different is that I start on the bottom and work my way to the top. When I cut my fabric I give myself five inches on each side, and I usually do portrait sized project that covers every square.

Such great advice. Thanks so much!! Love your lipstick by the way. You’re so pretty.

Gotta love kitty cats! They hate when you are concentrating on anything but them! Kuro our spoiled rotten darling always does his best to settle right in front of my Kindle. He gives himself bonus points I think if he can cover my phone at the same time, the chubby brat! Greatly enjoyed your video and your cat is lovely!

@myemaiil

2 жыл бұрын

Aww cheeky kitty. Thanks Melissa!

Thank you for taking the time to share what you have learnt.

Your lipstick is gorgeous! looks so nice on you!

A few more tips for keeping your project clean: The absolute BEST time to cross stitch is just after you've washed your face and hair. We unconsciously touch our faces, scratch a tickle on the nose or sweep a strand of hair from our faces. Faces and hair are loaded with oils. If you haven't just washed your hair, at least secure it from falling into your face. Bobby pins are great and they come in both light and dark hue.

@suzisaintjames

6 жыл бұрын

Jon, What a great suggestion. I'm going to start following it. Thanks! With lots of love from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵

Great video Emily. Thank you! Your cat is very cute. I haven't cross stitched in a long time but you've inspired me to finish some of my projects. Great to hear an aussie accent on youtube too :)

Is it bad that I mix all of my different stitches. Like I cross stitch, but not for the whole piece. I'll use tons of different types of stitches on a piece. They always turn out really cool and everyone I've shown loves it. Is that a bad thing that I mix different type of stitches?

Thanks for the video :)

So helpful - thank you!

Hi Emily ty so much for sharing your videos with us. I loved this video and your cat is so cute where did u get this pattern or who is it made by thanks again brightest blessings Hun

@myemaiil

6 жыл бұрын

Lorma Margosiak I made the pattern myself. I can find it and send it to you if you would like it?

Good advice about not eating while stitching and washing your hands. Good idea not to drink either. Beautiful cat!

I'll drag floss and then stitch over the drag on the backside. So, if you did the orange dots first, you could cover the drag with the yellow floss. In fact, when I switch from one color to another, I'll stitch over the tail of the new floss for 5 stitches, then use the new floss to stitch over the old floss for 5 stitches. It's more time consuming and difficult, and it requires a good amount of strategy to map out when and where to transfer, but it makes a huge different in your final project. Also, when I start a project, I always work out how many stitches are in the finished design and compare it to the stitch density in the aida. That way you can work out exactly how much aida you need. And typically, I always start with an isolated color somewhere in the middle. So, if you have a cloud with a gray outline, I would start with the white, tuck that under the gray, then tuck that under the blue of the sky. That way everything is tucked and you dont have to knot anything.

This is a very good video we can tell that you are nervous but you are good at hiding it.

I would add to the "keeping clean" problem - always remove your project from your hoop when you stop stitching for any length of time. Certainly do so if you're stopping for the day. If you leave the hoop on for long periods you may well get hoop marks even if you wash your hands every half hour.

@yolandawilkerson6640

6 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much.

I learnt something. It seems all x stitches have cats except me. I would love some but I have birds. I have a question. I just started a chart. The bird swing requires back stitch for the side of the swing. No x's in this area.The back stitch cuts through the squares/holes of fabric. (14c aida) The catch is if I'm reading the chart right is it requires two strands of two colours for this back stitch. 4 strands in total. You can't get 4 strands through aida where there aren't holes. So do I do this in one length or every square regardless of through holes or not? First time I have come across this situation. Great video.

@floridapielady

4 жыл бұрын

I don't have cats, I am allergic but I have plenty of dogs, rabbits, fish, horses, etc. Had a bird , parakeet, but she passed after 11 years. Miss her songs. :-)

@occam5123

4 жыл бұрын

@@floridapielady I'm sorry to hear about your parakeet. That's sad. Glad you have plenty of animals. I did bite the bullet and adopted a cat. I named her Cricket. So far she has been good with the birds except on a few occasions I seen her reach in with a paw. Its'a large cage so the birds are safe I believe.

There is also a correct direction as it comes off the skein - if used in the wrong direction, the thread can fray and get worse before the end of the length used.

Chocolate spots on your fabric? Got ya beat, I kept getting oil spots on mine. Had NO idea where it was coming from. I was not eating. They just materialized out of nowhere. For several days this went on. As the oil spots showed up, I'd change my design to cover them. Years later, when I replaced my ceiling fan, I realized the oil was coming from. My ceiling fan was leaking.

@myemaiil

7 ай бұрын

Oh no! 😅

oh god i have been cross stitching for two years after we learned it at school but my teacher never taught me to divide the floss. i have been wondering why there was always too little floss in kits i bought and why the projects got so stiff!! thank you very much for the tips...

@littledonut6994

5 жыл бұрын

I take 1 piece from the floss and half it. I do a loop and loop it around my needle so I don't have to worry about it coming off. I don't knot the back. But when I start to stitch the back I hold down and stitch over it to hold it down. Works great and no more needing to knot things.

Emily I enjoyed this video and thanks for the tips. Worried about the mole on your hand. Once a nurse, always a nurse lol. Love your cat.

@myemaiil

5 жыл бұрын

Jayne Kilbride thanks Jayne :) also don’t worry it’s long gone

Miss seeing your videos

Good job!

I messed up and was mindlessly doing a cross stitch instead of a half stitch. I was skipping around because it wasn't in a straight line the whole time so I can't back out of it. Should I cut out the strands?

@imtheboss1826

5 жыл бұрын

No. Just back it out in reverse order.

Your cat is beautiful!

thank you, such a lovely video... makes me want to start new projects right away!

EmilyB, mostra o gráfico desse bordado por gentileza.

@myemaiil

3 жыл бұрын

Ione Moreira Rocha which one ?

Thanks, from Texas.

Thanks for the tips! ❤❤❤🛎️❤️❤️❤️

My cats try to eat the thread, too!!

Very informative

Oh no... I have sweaty hands :( will that get in the way? I’m getting stuff for stitching in a few days

@myemaiil

4 жыл бұрын

No you should be fine :)

Hi Emily - super helpful video thanks! x

@myemaiil

6 жыл бұрын

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Thanks for the comment!

I have run out of Aida at the bottom of my project. Big mistake. Hiowdo I add more Aida to the bottom?

@garythelifesquirrel3066

4 жыл бұрын

Start in the middle next time, and find the center in both the fabric and the pattern. I fold my fabric into quarters and then make a tiny dot with a sharpie before unfolding. Hope this helps.

You look so much like Kelly Clarkson! Thanks for the tips!

So adorable 💋

black dot??

Cute 🐱!!

#lifewithacat thanks for the great tips & encouragement with cross stitching.

Cats and thread. It is their special toys 😽

I would just cut it off because it's kind like a waste of your DMC floss

the shining

I think you play piano. Very nice video. Thanks

I used to stitch for commission. Once finished a stitch that had a very old design which was nothing like the picture. It was for the brother of his sister who passed away and started the stitch for him. I also design my own. Some of these tips aren't great. Soak in salt water to remove stains. Also I have always started in the centre and been stitching for almost 20 years (I'm 28) and the amount of strands is always determined in the design. 3 strands makes for a much more defined picture. It all depends on what the project is. As such a simple project as in the video yeah no use in using extra. Yeah keeping the back neat is great. Not something I do too much though. As long as you don't force the colour through the aida if it's framed you really can't see as no light shines from the back. I miss cross stitching since my daughter was born. I am on doing a photograph of my dog and my mams dog. About 300 different colours. Will be class if ever finished

@myemaiil

5 жыл бұрын

Danielle Hannah Hi thanks for your comment. Sounds like you are a very experienced stitcher. I was more aiming this video at beginners, I mention strands as many people don’t realise the floss is stranded at all. Good luck on your big project!

oh my gosh, i used all the stranda in my stitch, that is why im having a hard time, thank you for your help, may be ill just use 4 strands. pity on me.

@jimajams7080

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. What a dickhead

@garythelifesquirrel3066

4 жыл бұрын

Not 4! 2 or 3

Oh I'm sorry your Emily!

💜

Thank you!! My niece and I are beginners - starting our first one today - hopefully!! Please check out www.fullyfreefilms.com. Thanks again!!

Step one lose your needle

Cross stitch kits say 3.

A few pointers of making a video, and keeping people interested. Making talking points on cards, you had ALOT of dead time where you weren't talking at all. That made this video so long when it didn't have to be. Also have everything you need for the video in front of you so we don't have to sit while you are walking around to get your stuff. Lastly I'm sure your cat is adorable but I wanted to watch a video on cross stitch not your cat. Otherwise great video, keep it up!

@TryMyMartini

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really couldn't make it through. It takes forever for her to get a point across. Its a shame too, because the information is good, its just buried under a ton of dead space. This video could be very helpful if it were edited to keep only the useful information. It would probably be less than half as long.

You seem really nervous.

@myemaiil

4 жыл бұрын

Emira thanks

@emira9135

4 жыл бұрын

Emily B Sorry that was a shitty comment on my behalf. I meant to elaborate more. I have anxiety and I could tell you were nervous too. I can’t ever get on camera lol

@myemaiil

4 жыл бұрын

Emira all good

So long winded

@myemaiil

4 жыл бұрын

Grace Cahla thanks

You don't skip spots and jump over like that even with the flowers. Waste of thread and messy. I only jump maybe max 3 squares. Never more. Or if I do I thread them through the back stitching. Oh and I never start in the middle. If you figure it out properly, you'll be fine. Or get thread guide lines and stitch them in with squares of 10x10. Makes it easier to start wherever you want.. Your video is stupid..

@garythelifesquirrel3066

4 жыл бұрын

You have to start in the middle. And if you think the video is stupid, don’t stick around long enough to write a comment. Keep your mouth shut and leave.

Very helpful, thanks!