4 Mistakes to Avoid When Cross Stitching | Caterpillar Cross Stitch

In this week's video, our new YouTube Presenter, Sian from Craftivating Creations is sharing with us 4 common mistakes to avoid when cross stitching. She shares cross stitch tips, helpful ideas and suggestions on how you can get the most out of your needlecraft experience! This practical stitching advice would help a beginner or even if you've been cross stitching for a while.

If you're new to flosstube and cross stitch, or more experienced, you'll find plenty of stitching ideas and inspiration here!

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ABOUT ME:

Thanks for visiting my channel, I hope you enjoyed the video! I founded Caterpillar Cross Stitch in 2015 when I tried desperately for months to find a modern baby sampler my mum could stitch for new baby Felicity that would fit in with her simple, contemporary nursery. I love cross stitch, running, baking fruit cakes, drinking gin, eating salted caramel ice cream and most crafts!

See you soon and happy stitching! Sally x

[hellen]

my stitches often got the way you showed in the first example and I didn't know why, thanks to you guys now I can fix it! thank you so much!!

[GIL]

Really great tips and great explanations! Your explanation about how to calculate the size of the fabric you need for your piece is WONDERFUL! That’s the first time I understood how to do that! I finally got it!! Thank you !

[saragarddiner]

Great! I did start and then had some time away from my cross stitching, so wanted a refresh. Everything I needed to remind me. Thank you Sara x

[evelyn_a_x_the_pond]

Sian you’ve done absolutely amazing!!! So proud of you!! 💗

[julesm]

LOVE the matching thread and nail polish! xx

[SpunkyGirl]

Welcome Sian. Your video was well done. You spoke clearly, and at the right speed to make it easy to follow. The demos were spot on. Thank you for all the tips. Good Job.

[shirleycox]

Sian fantastic video. You have explained and demonstrated everything so clearly. Your a true professional.💕

[michellesmixedmediamadness]

Thanks for the tips. I used to do a lot of cross-stitching but haven't done it for a few years. These were great tips to help me jump back into the craft. New subbie here!

[messymia]

Sian I’m so HAPPY for you!! You did a GREAT job with this video!! But that doesn’t surprise me!! I’ve been following you on Flosstube since you started and you are one of my favorites!! Can’t wait for your next video!

[BethChadwick]

Woo hoo! Well done Sian! Excellent video 😊 xx

[hayleyjanebourne]

Brilliant job, Sian! Thanks for the tips!

[LindaDFine]

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Thank you very much! By the way, did you sew the dress you're wearing in this video? It's lovely! (Linda from Texas)

[user]

I’m doing a stamped cross stitch pattern. How do you protect the stitched area as you stitch across a large pattern? Since the bottom usually has the symbols for the color of threads, I guess I should start at the top and maybe roll it as I stitch downward. No one seems to know.

[OriginalMariAnnaWolf]

What if u run out of fabric? Any way to sew 2 of those cross stitch fabric together? U know.. the adia or whatever thick one!

[suzannahchirgwin-wade]

I have been looking for a channel too help . How can I stop a gap between two cross stitch . Now you have answered my Question, what is the best way too start a new thread and specially if you have too changed different colour but on the line same line. Thank you answered my first question

[beeyeansan]

Thanks for the tips. Can i know how to get the design? So wonderful, i like it so much.

[ritavioleau]

I need some advice. I started a project two years ago, maybe even longer than that. I had to put it away as my life became too busy. I recently picked it up again and noticed a distinct difference in the shade of black that I used then and I don't know how to obscure it. The recent black floss is more shiny and deeper than the one I started the first part with. Other than frogging the first part (oh nooo) what can I do? Its a big picture and i just want to finish it. Please tell me how I can solve this problem? Thank you so much!
Margaretha

[davidashley]

When following a pattern do you complete one colour at a time or keep changing colour as you follow the pattern?

[MariaMartinez-jbzn]

I would never eat or drink near my project and hands are always clean when handling 😳

[SpriteMO]

yea I did enjoy your video.. like... who would've thought. already subbed