Really basic cross stitch question.

Reply Subscribe

Page 2 of 3

Thread Tools

06-20-2018, 06:23 AM

#11

bearisgray

Power Poster

Join Date: May 2008

Location: MN

Posts: 24,660

This is how I understand one version of "how to" -

Attached Thumbnails

06-20-2018, 07:11 AM

#12

carolynjo

Super Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Posts: 6,430

When you cross stitch,be sure you cross each stitch in the same direction--left to right or right to left.

06-20-2018, 07:44 AM

#13

Jordan

Super Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona

Posts: 9,475

I believe it means start out by putting 2 strands of thread thru the needle and do your cross stitching with both strands.

06-20-2018, 07:51 AM

#14

lawsonmugs

Power Poster

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: missouri

Posts: 11,244

Use 2 of the 6 strands in the floss. Both go through the eye of the needle. Make sure the end that went through the needle is left free when sewing. That way you are only using the 2 threads. Also very important make sure you have all the threads going the same direction. I go left to right then double back to do the top of the x. I start coming up from bottom of cloth and bring needle to the upper left of x, then down through fabric in lower right of x. I do how ever many stitches for that color the go back to make the x. Start at upper right and go left down through lower left of x. How you do well. It really is simple. wish I could show you.

06-20-2018, 09:19 AM

#15

SillySusan

Super Member

Join Date: Feb 2018

Location: North Carolina

Posts: 2,414

All the above are correct. I used to cross stitch all the time. You peel off 2 threads from the 6-thread bundle and use both as you would normally thread your needle. When you have good eye sight, it is a delightful hobby. Enjoy!

Last edited by SillySusan; 06-20-2018 at 09:22 AM.

06-20-2018, 05:04 PM

#16

Bobbielinks

Super Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Missouri

Posts: 3,430

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranum

Another method:
*Use 1 strand, fold in half and put the fold through the eye of the needle. Pull thread down so loop is the longer side. *Begin cross stitch - pull needle up from bottom then down to make first half of the “x”.
*Run needle through the loop and pull snug.
*This is first stitch ONLY, not every stitch. The result is no knot on backside so it’s neater.
*When my thread is used, I run the needle under a few stitches on the backside then cut.
*No knots ever.

I do it the way Tranum explained.

06-20-2018, 06:50 PM

#17

tate_elliott

Senior Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Nov 2011

Location: Cary, NC

Posts: 383

I just wanted to post "Thank you" for everyone who posted. I tried the loop idea Tranum suggested and thought it was pretty good.

Tate

06-21-2018, 04:06 AM

#18

SusieQOH

Power Poster

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: Central Ohio

Posts: 15,236

I don't know if this was mentioned but I put a long strand double through the needle and you get a knotless and no tail on the back. I hope this is clear.
I love that tip that someone gave me.

06-21-2018, 07:37 AM

#19

lawsonmugs

Power Poster

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: missouri

Posts: 11,244

Can we see a picture of what your making? I've seen some really cute free patterns on the internet. Some are of antique treadle sewing machines or sewing themed items.

06-21-2018, 08:24 AM

#20

JanelleTrebuna

Senior Member

Join Date: Jan 2018

Location: Kentucky

Posts: 457

I would also love to see what you are stitching

I'm working on two different cross-stitch at the moment.
One is a counted cross-stitch of an Indian Peacock. It is gorgeous, but stitch intensive for me.
The other I just started last weekend. My mom bought it for me to hang in my sewing room.
It is a mouse with a big tomato pincushion. Its cute and my very first go at a printed cross-stitch.
I've been x-stitching for 20 years now and find it extremely relaxing and fun.