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Cross Stitch Secrets: 4 Ways to Start Stitching Like a Pro

Caterpillar Cross Stitch

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In this week’s video, Ford breaks down the four most common ways to start a thread in cross-stitching, and explains why using a knot might just make some stitchers clutch their pearls.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:26 Why not knots?
00:39 clutches pearls
01:55 Traditional method
03:49 Waste away knot
06:14 Pin Stitch
10:20 Loop Start from the front
14:08 [Nugget exits, pursued by a bear]

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20 Comments

@CynthiaEscue 2 months ago

THANKS!
The loop start is a game changer for me. While it is a little hard to rip out, it makes my work so much cleaner. It reduces the bulk in the back of my project and results in a cleaner look on the front. This in important, especially on complex or complete coverage projects.
Give this tryouts.😊

@nancyclegg3554 4 weeks ago

I couldn’t believe I had come across someone with name Ford. So cool.
My 8 year old grandson has same name.
I’m brand new to cross stitching. Your videos are awesome. Thank you

@lisaboban 4 months ago

I find each of those methods works well in specific circumstances. So it's great to have more than one approach in your arsenal.
Hi Nugget!

@LisaPedrotti-u3n 2 months ago

Loop start is my favorite one of the 4. Thanks for demonstrating. I'm going to use that technique from now on.

@millerro1 4 months ago

Thank you, Ford, for your explanations of those starting methods. Glad to see Nugget again, and your blue hair looks good!

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@themirrorimagestitcher 4 months ago

Thanks for all your tutorials. I’ve been stitching since about 1990 & I still learn things from you. You are an excellent teacher 🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

@gaylebarka146 4 months ago

Nugget is so cute!

@armetalister2634 4 months ago

Love the loop method. Thanks for Sharing! ❤

@Okapi626 3 months ago

I think the loop start is the cleanest and easiest, in the cases it works. But I really like the temporary knot method. Makes the classic start easier, and works with any number of threads.

@patricia9001 4 months ago

I've started using the loop method after an older video of yours and it's been a game changer, thank you so much! I've also started doing the pin start but I'm not very good at yet. I do it a little different from yours, I'll give your technique a go next time I use it.

@gail-neighsandyarns5371 4 months ago

I have used the loop start since i saw an earlier video of yours Ford but sometimes need a knot if using a small amount of floss your knot start is fab, knot is cut. love all your videos always teaching something new

@tequeena 4 months ago

Loving the glitter Ford 😊 also, Nugget was actually laying down, so cute! 🥰

@hediehodaee2078 4 months ago

Thank you so much 💓 💗

@JuneRoberts-k6m 4 months ago

Thanks for the review, Ford. Love the blue hair & red glasses for Memorial Day.

@AerynBella 4 months ago

I need to get pearls just so I can clutch them when someone tries to start a stitch with a knot!! 😂❤

@SWEETDFAN17 4 months ago

I almost had a heart attack watching this video! I always use the loop start and was worried it was going to be tabooed because it contains a knot. I was relieved to see loop start mentioned!

I love how Nugget stuck around to the end and I love the colour of your hair! You rock, Ford! Thanks for the informative videos and for being your true authentic self!

@Tonknado 4 months ago

Another really helpful video, Ford. Thank you. I found that last bit about the natural twist in the thread really interesting. Thanks

@sandyp2485 4 months ago

Thanks for the detailed look at how to do a pin stitch. I've seen it demonstrated a number of times in various videos but no one has ever mentioned the tiny detail of making sure to pierce the thread. That's a game changer! I have tried or use the other methods of starting except the loop start doesn't work well for me when using linen because it draws the threads together which is unwanted with linen; but it does work super on Aida cloth.