Floss Tube 8: How I Setup and Start Large Cross Stitch Projects

Most of my cross-stitch projects are quite large and organizing them in a way that makes sense to me is crucial for maximizing my stitching time! Ever want to learn how to do large Cross stitch patterns?

[harleyriderstitcher]

Good idea highlighting the squares on your clipboard! Im going to use that idea while i highlight stitched areas with another color. Thanks. Great video!

[joymcghee]

I do the same and I also go to the print shop and have my patterns blown up. So good to see the pattern with ease.

[kcfield]

What a beautiful canvas. It looks just like a photo. Thank you for sharing.

[natalieandavasolveyourprob]

You are just DELIGHTFUL. Thank you so much for this video, it is so helpful!

[cathymayfield]

Thank you for this video. It shows me what I need to do. I think your tips will help with all cross stitch patterns, not just full coverage. Have a terrific week.

[lindaanderson]

These videos can really help me. I am not into full coverage pictures but am now working on a project I started many years ago but recently got it out and the fact that it is about the nativity is a good reason I got it out now. The center square is the largest depicting the Savior’s birth in the stable and using the abc alphabet, each picture all around this center stitch of Mary, Joseph and the manger is where I began because it seemed the most time consuming and all around it the alphabet depicts a picture of the nativity and how beautiful the alphabet is at telling the whole story. I got it out again and am making good progress, but I absolutely cannot stand any interruption so I usually use time when I am alone. I will be g.lad to finish it, but not sure that will happen in 1 month, or ten months or a few years but the best thing to do is enjoy the experience the hobby of cross stitch and the pride one may feel of achieving a goal.

[katiechilson]

If you have a DMC Color Card and arrange your floss in the order shown on the card- not only do you have a swatch card but you have a handy need to your storage! Much like an old type card catalog- handy tool!

[feedusafetus]

Oh gosh. Thank you so much! I haven't cross-stitched since I was a pre-teen and now I'm in my thirties. I needed some good advice and received it in this video. I bought a pattern that is incredibly large and daunting. Can't go back on it now! One stitch at a time I guess.

[poorlittlestitchgirl]

After watching this video, I am slightly less terrified to try a large project, lol. I really like your ideas for organization.

[sarahjanefrost]

Hi from Australia! I love cross stitch, but have been stalled on a large project for a couple of years (other hobbies - gaming and reading - distracted me), but watching you has motivated me to at least get that project finished and given to its intended recipient. You've not only motivated me, but after watching only eight videos you've already taught me new things, like not to tape the edges and to mark the fabric to make counting easier (another reason I'm stalled on that major project is that I made a huge mistake with the counting and a whole chunk is over by a couple of stitches which has left me having to make up the border pattern on my own because otherwise it won't match up properly). I really like your attitude and easy way of communicating with us (I tried a few different cross stitching channels before I came across yours and I just didn't mesh with anyone else the way I did with you) and I'm looking forward to binge-watching your videos from the beginning over the next few days. Thank you for what you do and have a great day stitching, Sarah.

[purpledyer]

I use the organizer boxes and use a piece of printer paper and section it off like the boxes. I use a pencil to write in the numbers and tape it into the lid of my container.

[saragiali]

I love your T-shirts!! And too bad we have to sleep too! I do not get tired when cross stitching, I could keep going all night long---and I have until 4 am on a few occasions!

[KT-sqml]

Thanks for a great video! Working on my first HAED and always appreciate tips from fellow stitchers. I have had back surgery and have two discs in cervical spine giving me trouble, so I totally get what you have to share regarding bending forward, etc.. You have some beautiful projects there! Kevin

[barbarakrull]

This video was so helpful. I'm starting the biggest project I've ever attempted and this really helped. Thank u.

[lauriewalt]

Just starting a large project and found the small hoop idea very helpful! Thanks

[toyapaugh]

Great video with very helpful information! Thank you!

[junettebutler]

Like your new patterns of cross stitch and the big ones that you do.

[brookerule]

There are snap frames made out of like pvc pipes. I love it. The round frames aggravate me lol I’m brand new to cross stitching.

[darlenemonk]

Other then the stitching bag I organize exactly like you 😀 I put my project in a large plastic box

[HKMDK]

This was so helpful to me! I basically just followed all your advice step by step. Thank you!