Wow, I've never seen this type of stitching before! I'm such a slow stitcher and it gets frustrating. I'm going to try this - thank you!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope it helps you a bit - I know it's been a TOTAL game changer for me. I not only get so many more projects done each year, but I enjoy the stitching process so much more now too. Please keep in touch and let me know how it works out for you! Happy stitching!

@shelby6066

Жыл бұрын

I am with you. Stitching off and on for years, still slow, and this is new to me. Going to give this a go for sure!

Saw this method several months ago but the first time I tried it I became very confused but I'm trying again and you were a great teacher. Thank you for sharing

@bellastitchery8043

3 ай бұрын

Oh thanks so much! That really means a lot to me. Happy stitching and thanks for crafting with me!

Just an FYI - I've been embroidering for over 50 years and I actually have been stitching in this faster method, what you call the new age of stitching, for this whole time. And yes it is so much quicker to stitch this way instead of what we use to call it "the stab method", which is definitely very tedious and slow. My mom was quite a stitcher and she taught me this method from the start. Love it!! Glad you found this method and happy stitching!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - the stab method! It's sooooooooo slow. I just wish I had figured out this new way to do it sooner. I enjoy stitching so much more now. Thanks for your comments, Mary, and happy stitching!

@annesimonsen5409

6 ай бұрын

So have I - I didn't realise everyone didn't do it this way. Except I'm doing it the Danish way from left to right, so I go from bottom left to top right and then directly to the next bottom left doing all the half stitches first before coming back.

@pinkyssj4

5 ай бұрын

I use embroidery scroll, too bad I can't do this method

@dale3404

4 ай бұрын

@@pinkyssj4I like using the scroll. I think I may try this method, though. I’ll just have to use some latex gloves to prevent skin oils from getting on the fabric.

One reason for the two ways of sewing is that the sewing through the fabric, in general, makes the stitches more even in tension, whereas sewing from the top is faster. When you do it faster, you have to watch that you keep your tension the same from one area to a different area, and the same when you stitch your half-stitches across a row versus down.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good point. I've never had issues with tension, but it may be due to the fact that I have my finished pieces stretched and framed, so it just pulls it back into shape. :)

Wow!!! Game changer to flip the fabric upside down!!! Thank you so so so much

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

Oh fantastic! Thanks so much for stitching with me today! ❤️✂️

Love this ... can't wait to try it...been a stitch for almost 40 years

@bellastitchery8043

10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I hope you love it! Happy stitching!

@jammiknox1339

10 ай бұрын

I love it!!!, But How would I do it for a lefty ? 😂😂😂

@jammiknox1339

10 ай бұрын

Actually.... if you flip it upside down it works for Lefty's 😁

@bellastitchery8043

10 ай бұрын

Oh good to know! @@jammiknox1339

I’ve been cross stitching for 35 years and I’ve never used a hoop. . This is a great video, thanks.

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

Right?! Isn't it so much easier to work with w/o the hoop? Thanks for your feedback and for stitching with me!

Holy moly!!! I can't tell you how super happy i am that i came accross this tutorial video. I've only ever cross stitched on weekends bc of the time it takes to work on even a simple piece. I had to plan to sit for hours on end in order complete a few rows. I will certainly practice this technique so i can make more stuff

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

YES! That's fabulous! Please keep me posted and let me know what you think of the tips. I hope you really enjoy cross stitching in a new and exciting way. Thanks so much for your feedback and happy stitching!

The first tip blew my mind!!! Also, I'm right handed but I typically work left to right. I will try your way and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it - let me know what you think once you try it out! 🌟

@Stitchy_Mermaid

2 жыл бұрын

What gaby said, I was like “what???” And I’m also a left to right stitcher…can this work the same way going the other direction? Would you happen to have a short video on how to do that? Thank you for sharing - this sounds like it will be a game CHANGER!!! I’m excited to try it out! (Just hoping I can do it left to right instead…)

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stitchy_Mermaid oh I’m sure you can do it the other way (I’m right handed so I would probably make it look horrible) but the idea is the same going in either direction. Let me know how it works out!

You were great. I love the way you explained it and I stitch in the same direction as you. It was nice to see someone show it your way; a big help. Very helpful. THANK YOU.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wonderful! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

I've been stitching for a few years, so glad I came across your video. I'm about to start a rather large project, this stitch will probably cut my time in half. Can't wait to get started. Many thanks!

Thank you for sharing this! I am a cross country stitcher but I wanted to learn how I could stitch faster like those that do the parking method. This is lovely.

@bellastitchery8043

11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the tutorial. I've never met a cross country stitcher before - that sounds amazing! Thanks for stitching with me today!

I’ve completely lost my mind! Amazing technique!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's so nice to hear - thanks so much for your kind words, they really made my day. :)

I love to cross stitch!!! I have been crossstitching for a long time and have not seen this done this way!! This is awesome!!! I can't wait to try it!! Thank you!!!!

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!!! It’s always so much fun to share this technique- you’re not going to believe how much faster you stitch this way! I posted a little 20 second clip of me stitching on my Bella Stitchery Facebook page yesterday too, if you want to see more. Happy stitching and please keep in touch! ✂️🧵

Thanks for the tip of simply turning your project upside down to finish the cross stitch! So simple but genius!

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Linda Taylor oh Hahn I’m glad you found it helpful! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I am so excited to start my Outlander pattern. Great techniques in this video I had forgotten about. I haven’t stitched in 15 years. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I can't WAIT to see your finished Outlander! Please keep me updated with work in progress pics! Happy stitching, my friend!

OH MY GOSH!!! I'm so impressed. I have never seen this technique before. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 😁

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! That’s so nice to hear. I hope you enjoy cross stitching even more now going forward. I know I do!

This was great, Bella! Thank you! Even an old dog can learn new tricks!

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Teresa Boyer oh yay! That’s so great to hear - I’m glad you enjoyed it

Oh my gosh!!!! This blew my mind!!! I just ordered a massive farm scene and this is going to make it soooo much easier! I can’t wait to start! Thank you

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy stitching!

Bella Just got back into cross stitch after 30+ years and wow! You have taught me something I never knew. What a time-saver! Thanks a million 🪡

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad you liked it! I hope this makes the stitching process even more enjoyable for you (I know it did for me). Welcome back to cross stitching and thanks for crafting with me today! 🪡🧵❤️

I was shown this way a few weeks ago and my mind was BLOWN! Thank you for explaining the stitch. I will have to watch you do that multiple times in order to get it!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks so much for stitching with me today and feel free to let me know if you have any questions. :)

Awesome! I am a long time cross stitcher and just now saw this technique. I have not watched a couple videos on it, love yours!!! I will be trying this on a new project I am starting. Thank you for posting this video!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the tutorial! Let me know how it works out for you - happy stitching!

Just came across this and it made my jaw, I have never seen this before totally gonna try this.

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

Oh that's great! Let me know how it works out for you!

I might have to try this with my 14"x8" Severus Snape silhouette. This has been eye opening and I've been cross stitching most of my life. Thank you!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! That’s so nice to hear. I hope it makes all the difference in your stitching. I probably stitch 3x faster now and enjoy it so much more! Keep in touch and let me know how it works for you! ✂️🧵🪡

That is brilliant!!! I was taught to start in the middle and work out. But the stitching technique is a game changer.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Cate Lamb oh yay!!! I was taught to begin in the middle too, but this is so much easier and quicker for me. I’ll never look back! 🤩🤩🤩

This is the best tutorial I have seen on this. I get it now. Thank you 😊

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s so nice to hear! Thank you so much - please share this video with your friends too! I love video referrals from my crafty friends! 🥰❤️

When I was learning to cross stitch many years ago, I too had pulled it through the front. I was told not to do that because of the tension would give me uneven stitches and the needle could damage the fabric and enlarge the holes or pull the holes. And yet your stitches look great! I think I will go back to my old way and see what happens! Thanks for the info!!!!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had an issue with either thing. I always have mint tapestry stretched and framed when I’m done anyway, so it will straighten out any issues I may have had. Let me know how it works for you! 🥰

Such a great explanation of how to sew faster. I had never thought of highlighting the pattern.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I'm so glad you found that helpful. Thanks so much for crafting with me and happy stitching!

Oh my word!! I have heard of this method but never knew how to do it. You have shown it so good!! Thank you so much!! Im going to go pull out my things started and not finished!!!!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful! Thank you for being a part of my crafting community - I’m so glad you enjoyed my tutorial ❤️🥰🥰

A bit disappointed that your new fast way is the way I always stitched. 😆 This is how we learned in school. Can’t imagine doing it any other way, but was hoping you had an even faster way. Thanks for the tutorial though, seems like it helped a lot of people! 😊

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you never wasted a decade on the slow stitching like I did - lol. I don't know why I never saw this before I found it accidentally. I used to find cross stitching somewhat boring before. I think it was just way too slow the other, full X, way.

Thanks so much for validation that other people use these methods❣️

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Loretta Henderson oh great! Thank you so much for your note and for crafting with me today ✂️✂️✂️

I’m today old finding this out. I have been working on one pattern for ten years now. I got bored with it because it was taking forever. Thank you for enlightening my life. ❤️

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!! That’s great to hear. I hope it helps make it fun again ❤️

Pure genius. I'm brand new to this cross stitching so this definitely helped

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!!! Welcome to cross stitching- please keep in touch!

FABULOUS!! Just saw your tip and all I can say is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You this is going to be a game changer for me.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! That’s the best news - I’m so glad you liked the tutorial and I hope it really makes a difference for you. I cannot express how much faster (and more enjoyable) my stitching has been ever since. Keep in touch and happy stitching!

OMG! Mind blown! I’ve been cross stitching since I was a kid but took a looong break for years. Only just now coming back to it. Last time I did it was before social media. This is such a better way to stitch.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m so glad you liked it! Welcome back to cross stitching!! 🪡✂️🧵

Thank you! I am just starting my first cross stitch.

@bellastitchery8043

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! I hope you have lots of fun with it! Happy stitching!

I have never seen the first example, so I’m going to give it a try. The second example I’ve been doing for years. I sorta stumbled upon it one day when I was looking at my project and thought there had to be a faster way. I started thinking about just doing a whole bunch of half stitches and then complete the cross. Definitely speeds things up!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! I'm doing a silhouette piece now that uses only black (you can see my progress on my Bella Stitchery Facebook and Instagram if you'd like), and I've been doing entire chunks of pattern that way. There are areas of 100+ stitches all in a row, so I just zoom down in 1/2 stitches and then flip it to fill back the other way). Let me know what you think of the other process too. I use that one when there's lots of smaller areas of color or speckled color throughout. It's really quite handy. :)

Thank you! This does help. I’ve been doing the halfstitch rows but the long way. I’ll give this a try tonight

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh good! Let me know what you think! Happy stitching!

😮 my brains just exploded! That needle usage is very embroidery style. Love it! Ty!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I love creative exploding brains :) Thanks so much for crafting with me today and happy stitching!

UM WHAT. YOU JUST CHANGED MY LIFE.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Best comment ever ❤️

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Happy stitching!!

Oh my gosh! Why am I just now discovering this?! I never realized that stitching could be done without going through the back. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing this tip with others. I will definitely be using this, starting with a project that's taking me a year to complete.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Let me know how it works out for you. It’s all I ever do now and it has made a HUGE difference for me 🥰

That was really helpful. I have been doing cross stitch for years and didn't know these tricks! Thanks!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Happy stitching!!

Omg THANK YOU!!! I'm on a deadline sewing project so this will help a bunch! 💐

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I just posted a 20 second close up of me stitching on my Bella Stitchery FB page today too, if you want more samples. Happy stitching! ✂️🧵

i've been stitching like this since i was a child. when i started watching videos of ppl stitching with a hoop, going to the back of the fabric all the time, i thought it was kinda funny because it seems to take so much longer..

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Why didn't I meet you years ago?! I'm glad to hear you haven't been spending decades on every single project. :) I probably get 3x more done every year. It's amazing!

I have been cross stitching for years and have never know of the 1st method. I am in shock lol. I can't wait to try it. I also thought I had to use a hoop....I do however do consecutive 1/2 stitches in a row and then go back over. Excited to watch more of your videos.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I'm so glad you could stitch with me this week - hope it helps! I hate using hoops, personally. It just feels in the way. The only time I'll use one is if it's a tiny project that fits entirely in the hoop. Even then though...

Thank you finally someone I can understand and learn from.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you so much - that made my day ❤️❤️🥰

I am only 25 stitches into my first project so I’m happy I found you. One KZreadr turns his work over for every stitch. It’s dizzying! I live near Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts (1830s living museum-highly recommend) and sometimes they have a quilting bee frame set up in a large room of the Towne House - ladies would hand stitch quilts together by only sewing from above. Makes sense because the quilts are so big and pulled taught on the wooden frame. Thank you for explaining!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Welcome to cross stitching! I hope this helps make the process even more enjoyable. I find it so very relaxing and it's a great past-time for doing while watching shows or listening to audio books. I'm 100% jealous of your Massachusetts-ness! I'm sure there's so much amazing history there. My hubby's looking into grad school in that area, so maybe we'll be neighbors one day! :)

@auntiegliz737

2 жыл бұрын

I love OSV! One of my favorite places but haven't got to go in a few years. I should plan another visit.

Oh, that was helpful! Newbie here. I kept thinking there had to be a less cumbersome way to stitch but never ran across this in any of the beginner tutorials I was watching. Thank you 😊

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great to hear! I’m so glad you liked the tutorial and I hope it helps! ❤️

I really like to do all the half-stitches on a big one-colour part than close all of them. I don't know how much it gonna take me to do a project if I would go closing every cross every time. It's really good idea.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! I’m doing a project now that’s a silhouette piece all in black. I do an entire row in half stitches and then flip it to finish the X. It’s sooooo much faster when you have large sections in one color 👍🏻🥰

I am so amazed!!! Thank you so much for this video, I just started cross stitching and you have helped me tremendously! ❤

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and welcome to cross stitching! ❤️✂️

the first tip has saved me so much time! thank you so much!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for stitching with me!

Stitching from the top omg this changed everything for me! Thank you!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh fabulous! I hope you enjoy stitching in a whole new way. Thank you for crafting with me, and for your feedback! :)

I finally get it! Mike drop!! You rock! Thanks 🙏🏼

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! So glad you liked it! Thanks for stitching with me today! 🧵🪡✂️

This is amazing! How did I go so long without knowing this. Thank you for the tutorial.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it - happy stitching!!

Thanks for making this video. I had no idea about stitching this way! I will definitely try this out.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I’m so glad you liked it - it’s the only way I stitch now 👍🏻

Thank you for the great tips! I can't wait to try this.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I’m so glad you liked it! Happy stitching!! 🧵🧵🧵

Fantastic makes my journey into cross stitch so much easier Thank you

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you so much! Let me know how it works for you 🥰

My mom taught this way of stitching and it's much easier for me than the regular way

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! So much more enjoyable too!

Best tutorial ever ! Subscribed

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Awwww! Thank you so much! ❤️

You look like you doing the Victorian Cross stitchway. It looks awesome, and it works for you. Looks awesome. I have seen some people do the Danish Cross-stitch way on u tube, and some do the English way. 😮

@bellastitchery8043

2 ай бұрын

Oh that's fun to learn! Who knew there were so many ways to make tiny X's? :)

I only just discovered the sewing method within the last year. I had also stopped using hoops around that same time. It makes my stitching go so much faster.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Right?! So much faster without a hoop!

WHAT?! Oh, I'm going to be busting out the patterns fast now! Thank you!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!! Let me know how it works out for ya!

The only rule I follow is be consistent in which way I start and end a stitch, the under stitch is lower left corner to upper right (or visa versa) and then the top stitch is lower right to upper left (or again reversed if it’s convenient.)

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Same - that's the way I do it too. :)

Yes, wow, never knew about this type of stitch. will have to watch again. :-) thank you for sharing

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for crafting with me and happy stitching! ✂️

Thanks for this tip. A major game changer.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful! Happy stitching!

I love this. And didn't expect to laugh so hard when you said, "it's usually not so dangerous, but now it is!!" 🤣

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂I like to live a bit dangerously 😂😂😂😂

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it! Thanks for crafting with me! 🪡🧵

I’ve been cross stitching since I was 13 and I never knew this. Thanks for this tip!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! I’m so glad I’m not the only one 🥰🧵🪡✂️

You literally just blew my mind!!!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this tutorial!

This is Brilliant! Thank-you for sharing. I just started on a 20x25 Thomas Kincaid that I would love to get done in this lifetime

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! These techniques should really help. I probably stitch 3-4 times faster than I used to. Let me know how it works for you! Thanks for crafting with me today and happy stitching!

Love this tip, I am definitely going to do this, thanks so much, loved the video! Amazing !

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much and please stay in touch!

this is how i learned to cross stitch from my grandma 55 years ago. ;->

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much for this video, super helpful! I learned to cross stitch with your first technique, but when I saw everyone going from front to back, I thought I was doing it wrong... so thanks for reassuring!

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words - I’m so glad you found the tutorial helpful! Happy stitching!

I just started cross-stitching so thank you so much for this!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great!! I’m so glad you liked it!

This was so helpful thank you so much for taking some time out of your day to share these tips! I’m gutted I just bought a few embroidery hoops, won’t be using them now that I know this 😅 thanks again, have a nice day!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

lol - well, you never know. You might like using them (I just can't have anything get in the way of my super stitching speed!) Let me know which way works best for you - I'd love to hear what you think!

Brilliant tips. Thanks so much 👍

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Thanks so much! I’m so glad you liked it ✂️🧵🪡

How did I never think of doing that method!!!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Movies! You never know what you'll learn when you watch movies. :)

Love this technique! This is how I use it in my culture sewing.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Vang oh I’m so glad you like it! I can’t believe I stitched the old way for so long 🤦🏻‍♀️

@cynthiavang6712

4 жыл бұрын

@@bellastitchery8043 lol. It's ok. I've learn to sew when I was little as we need to learn how to sew for clothing and this is the way we were taught to.. you should look it up. It's called "Hmong paj ntaub" you can look up how to start or tutorial and it'll technically show you how to start sewing.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

@@cynthiavang6712 thanks!!

Thanks so much for this! I’m a newbie and am looking for such information! 😃

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great! I'm so glad you found it helpful - happy stitching!!!

Didn't know I could stitch this way. I will have to give this a try. Someone showed me the half stitch method once, but I always was told to use a hoop or frame. So the technique really didn't work well for me. I really like the first method you shared. I will give it a try next time without a hoop or frame. Thanks.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad you liked it - let me know what you think when you have a chance to try it out. The hoops never work well for me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you I didn't know about stitching that way. I'm sure going to use this method.

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome! Let me know how it works out for you 🥰🥰✂️

OH MY GOD!! I never knew this!!!! Thank you

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful! Let me know how it works for you ❤️❤️❤️✂️

Thank you so much. I'm pretty new to cross stitching and find it helps my anxiety. Doing this will be soooo much better as I seem to be so slow :)

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I'm so glad you found it helpful! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions along the way. Happy stitching!

@fluffyfluffballs7108

3 жыл бұрын

@@bellastitchery8043 thank you so much x

So didn’t know!! Thank you!!

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! I’m so glad you found it helpful! Let me know how it works out for you. Happy stitching! 🧵🪡❤️

Wholly Cow!!!! That's amazing!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks so much for crafting with me! 🥰

Excellent many thanks x

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Happy stitching!

I enjoy stitching from the front like this, usually with smaller pieces and it does feel a lot faster. You're essentially doing two movements in one or a cross stitch in two moves rather than four. But this method means your fabric gets dirtier with hand oils over time, you will likely get hand cramp holding the fabric for a long time and the stitches are more likely to look uneven because they're not stitched on taught fabric. I have managed to train myself to use two hands when stitching though, so one hand is underneath my frame and one on top. This has made it easier because my right hand isn't repeatedly going from the top to underneath the frame, which can make my arm ache. I find that to be a pretty fast method and doesn't hurt as much! But for those people who never use frames or hoops, this method is the go to one imo for faster stitching.

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! I haven't had issues with soiled fabric, but I'm super careful to wash my hands before handling any of my projects (especially if there's white Aida background like on the Alice silhouette I'm doing now). I have had some slight bunching with this method (but I don't use a hoop), although it straightens out when I have it stretched and framed, so it's really not a big deal for me.

Thanks for a great video ❤

@bellastitchery8043

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for crafting with me!

Thank you. I am going to try this.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck, and please keep in touch!

Thank you!! Great video

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Gracie Robles thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it!

Thanks for sharing this. This is how I've stitched for a long time but I always felt like I was cheating and that somehow my work wasn't as good because of it. It makes me feel good to know that a great stitcher like you thinks it's a good technique!

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Time saving isn't cheating in my book. There's just so many things I want to stitch - no time to lollygag around! :)

@1Koriander

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too!!

@olive.i.a

3 жыл бұрын

Work smarter not harder!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

@@olive.i.a exactly! 😉

New to me! I learned in 4H years ago - way too many to count lol. I'm so happy to learn this new way, thank you! I have a poster of a HULK I'm working on that's taking forever.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I'm so happy this helps! It's been a total game-changer for me too. I can now usually make 2-3 projects a year (it used to take me about 2-3 years to make ONE!) lol

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see your work in progress photos! Please keep in touch on my Bella Stitchery FB page and send pics. :)

@margaretbraun4618

3 жыл бұрын

I finished a death star a few years back. Its my favorite to date.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

@@margaretbraun4618 Wow! I bet that looked AMAZING

Thank you, really helpful!

@bellastitchery8043

4 жыл бұрын

Oh good! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

The first step had my jaw on the floor how did i not know this? After all these YEARS?!

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! That's how I felt too! So glad I wasn't the only one. :)

Yes.

@bellastitchery8043

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for stitching with me!

what!!!!! crazy!!!!! so great to know

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad you liked it! Oh, the things we can learn from movies, am I right? :)

Well I’ll be. I’m going to try this. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! Please let me know how it works out for you 🤩🤩🤩

Mind blown hahahaha how did I not think of this 🤣

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! So glad you liked it! Thanks for stitching with me today! ✂️✂️✂️

Thank you for the video, very helpful.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great! I’m so glad 🥰

@alikc25

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply Bella.

@bellastitchery8043

3 жыл бұрын

@@alikc25 My pleasure! Please stay in touch!

You're not the only one who didn't know about this 0.o Glad you shared! Thank you

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

I’m always glad to hear I’m not alone 😂

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for stitching with me!

@5877user

2 жыл бұрын

It’s weird that we all r so careful about washing our hands before stitching, and then I see the Colorado stitcher showing her finished items not seeming to be worried at all about handling her little finished pillows, etc squeezing and handling her items without a care about hand oils.

@tntori5079

2 жыл бұрын

@@5877user Indeed! I in particular have to be very careful as I (apparently) have very very very oily fingers. I never understood it but I turn needles black in only a couple days, can take ink off of paper, and wore out\smooth the plastic on my keybaord in only 2 months. So, ya. I'm pretty careful about washing my hands alot XD

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

@@5877user some people like to live dangerously 😂 - I just don’t want to risk a stain on my tapestry, especially after months of work 😅😅😅

Thank you so much I'm going to try this I'm new with cross stitch

@bellastitchery8043

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful - let me know how it works out✂️