Beginner Cross Stitch: How to Use the Loop Method for Beginning Cross Stitch | Fat Quarter Shop

Stitch along and learn how to use the loop method to help start and finish your stitches smoothly. Replace bumpy knots with this smooth alternative technique, and make framing your cross stitch a breeze. Kimberly of Fat Quarter Shop shows you how best utilize the loop method to begin and end your cross-stitch pattern. Start your next project with us, or grab a piece of scrap cloth to get started.

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[diannapyland]

I've been cross-stitching for over 30 years. How did I not know about the loop method!? It makes it so much easier and cleaner. Starting all my stitches this way from now on. Thanks for the tutorial!

[kandaykerr]

I love that you're giving these mini tutorials. They'll come in handy for the next generation of stitchers!

[rozeevy]

Thank you. I appreciate the slow pace.

[Nicolc]

Thank you times 100!!!
I literally started a small project and u showed me how to make a very simple start and NOT “waste” thread and the back does look amazing!!! 🧡🖤🧡🖤
Happy stitching

[mayolson]

This is my favorite method. Thanks for showing this to newbie stitchers.

[maureendownes]

You may have the most perfect stitches I have ever seen....go you!

[mcgruder]

Thank you so much! This tutorial is so much clearer than the others I've seen. Makes it nice and simple! :)

[rebeccajourney]

I have been cross stitching for 40 years...thrilled to learn a new method!

[joyscranfield]

Had to watch a few times before I caught on! I'm getting old & slow, BUT still learning new things!

[lindaromar]

Thanks for a clear, easy to understand demo. ❤

[vickyworley]

I can always count on you for help and instruction! Thank you! The back of my stitching is going to be so much cleaner!

[alyssapeters]

how could I not have known this after 40 years of stitching. I was only 10 when I learned. I'm learning so much! now I can wash my projects without the yarn coming undone! 😃🙌

[robinhenrich]

I’m using the loop method from now on. Thanks for the mini tutorial. Just started to cross stitch again after 25 years and I’m loving learning new things

[vulpixfairy]

🤯 I can’t believe I don’t know this. I’m going to start a new small project to try this stitch. Thank you so much for showing.

[babaangel]

Wow I always use this method to just continue my thread line. Never thought I could use it this way too. Thanks 😊

[IslandTime]

I have really been enjoying all your Flosstube videos. Thanks for sharing your loop method. When I use the loop method I start my stitch on the top of the fabric..down in one hole, up in the corresponding hole for the stitch, through the loop and back down in the hole I came up in. That way I don’t have to turn my project to the back and it helps anchor the thread. Guess there’s always more than one way to do something. 💕

[robinmalek]

I would love to see your other stitches also! 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[conniekainer]

I had not heard of this until y’all started doing flosstube videos and now I love it.

[cristaljohns]

I love this! What do you do though when you still have enough thread to use but need to cut it and move to the next thing with that same color? Once you’ve cut it you’ve lost the loop.

[sjkrueg]

I have used the loop method for a long time. This is a great video for beginners. Thanks, Kimberly.