How I Grid My Cross-Stitching Projects - 2018

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[diannelowman]

I just started my first full coverage large cross stitch project. I was spending more time trying to find my place than stitching! Thank you for showing me how to grid my piece. Now, it's a lot easier and I may actually finish. Thank you.

[potridge]

I have been cross stitching for 50 years and I thought I knew it all. Boy was I wrong. I am learning so much from you stitching YouTubers! I am definitely going to try gridding when I start a new project. Don’t know how you guys do more than one at a time. I absolutely have to finish one before I can start another.

[kristen]

I like your method of hand drawing as you go! I saved so much time and avoided so many mistakes by gridding. I don’t know how people cross stitch anything big without it.

[jrs]

Absolutely such a clear and understandable video. Very helpful! Thank you Jules. ☺️ 5/28/23

[tamieneal]

You explained that really well! I have tried girding with fish line, sulky thread and pen but have never watched a video that explained it as well as you did.

[josepratts]

I like the grid idea it looks very helpful I need to do that when I start my cross stitch

[cheryl]

Gridding is my life saver. I"m never off. I use a Frixion pen that comes out with the heat of an iron and it won't disappear. It's used by quilters and can be found in most fabric stores. 4 feet x 5 Holy moly!!! And I thought 24" x 36" was bad enough. Oh well, have fun!!

[figjamdog]

Brilliant. I just stumbled across your channel. I absolutely love it. Love your style.

[juliemartinez]

I saw your gridding video earlier and started griding for my HAED. Makes a big difference in figuring out where you are at.

[traciemiller]

Thanks!! I'm working on a difficult (for me) project and your method makes total sense!

[SharonKofoed]

Thanks for the new tutorial! I may have to give gridding a try one of the these days...and if/when I do, I have some great tips!

[bxgal]

I want to get back to cross stitching, it’s so relaxing and not as strainueous as knitting g/crocheting, which I actually already love and enjoy, but seriously need to start this, great idea, the gridding! Tfs new subby

[ileneklayman]

Thank you. I crochet and loom knit but I also used to needlepoint and cross stitch. I just picked up a book on counted cross stitch with dragon's, unicorn's and fairies in it and I'm thinking about jumping in again. They are small but I was thinking about mixing them all on one canvas or maybe doing like four little ones. I have been watching you for a while now and I got the "bug". I stopped doing counted cross stitch and needlepoint because I need my reading glasses to do it(I don't need them so much with knitting and crochet I don't know why that is, oh well). Thank you again Jules

[rhondapolk]

Great explanation of grinding! Never understood it before

[colleendavis]

I grid with coloured fishing line. 5 up 5 down 1 direction and 6 up 4 down other direction so the lines are never in the same hole

[victoriacoleman]

You have helped me from making mistakes on my HEAD Thank you.

[michella]

Hi Jules, I love your videos! I am new to gridding also. I had cross stitched years ago and final started stitching again. There is so much to learn and it is nice to see how other people do things. I usually do small projects so that I can finish them. I admire your large projects! Just BEAUTIFUL! You are a very patient lady! I am thinking about doing a larger project, one that actually has more than 1 page. How many strands of thread do you like to use for 14 count Aida and 18 count Aida? Thanks again for your videos. Greetings from Saskatchewan, Canada!

[joymcghee]

Love your videos. What fabric and how many threads do you recommend when using the tent stitch? I've never tried it

[susandavis]

Thank you this does help a lot, Keep them coming, have a good one, Sue

[deluxe]

Thank you - I enjoy using grid lines on these types of projects too, agree that it helps go faster, really will help on that Scarlet Quince project! I don't use a ruler, but I do use the edge of one of the million fake plastic charge card things I've received over the years. Since they are small, it's all the length I need, just move it along for as long as I want to go. Enjoy the stitching! I popped on over to look at your blog, is there a spot to subscribe?