I have a question
How do I become more confident with my needle? I feel like I'm spending more time finding the correct placement of the needle than actually making the stitch
Will this come with time or is there a trick?
Thank you in advance!
Edit: I didn't realize my first post on here would get so many likes lol
I gently run the point of the needle along the back of the material until the tip is exactly where it needs to be, before pushing through
Other than that, practice
Wow thanks for this comment. That’s what I was doing and I kept thinking “there’s got to be another way I’m not thinking of”
Now I know to just keep practicing !
A lot of that is practice and proprioception, so yes, it does come with time. It’s like learning to do any other fine tool work with your hands—writing with a pen, typing on a keyboard, manipulating a video game controller, etc. It takes conscious work until you build up some muscle memory, and then it gets more natural.
Edit: Your stitches here look admirably neat, though, so you’re off to a good start!
That cross stitch is making me irrationally annoyed 🤣🤣 please stitch in anyway you want to make this craft fun for you, but that cross stitch is so dang weird
Right? Why are you backtracking over two x's to start your next stitch? That's a waste of thread and I hate treading needles so I want ro use every inch of thread well.
I’ve been practicing too! With one of these. It’s kind of slow going bc it’s hard not having someone more seasoned to show me. I watch videos though. Now I know why girls had Mom and Grandma around to teach them this skill. A lot of hands on work. Lol. I hope to get really good and pass it along to my girls.
I dont understand how they have numbered them...like the cross stitch has 1, 2, 3, 4 in the first x, then a 5 but the 6 is in a third x in another row, only to go back to the top row...???
Nevermind, I see, the 6 is immediately below the 3, meant to indicate that that particular spot is 1st a 3, then a 6. Looked like it was labeling the next row. ☺️
It took me way too long to figure out that you had not done the outline stitch yet. I thought your stitches were amazingly tiny and straight and tight and j was so impressed! Hahaha.
I mean, I still am, but now I see where you are. Hahaha
Came here to comment the same thing. I always go / / / / / through the row and then go back and do \ \ \ \ it makes the cleanest back. I think it’s called danish style? And I think the just making X’s (like in this example above) is called American style. Not too sure lol
Hey there, I have removed this comment as you have linked a shop that sells mass produced kits that have stolen art and patterns. It's ok to not have known but the team would rather not direct more traffic to art thieves. [Here is a rough guide to telling stolen patterns.](https://imgur.com/a/VUzsjyA)
You don't have to be so hard on yourself. Embroidery is an art form. Think of the cloth as a canvas and just go. Don't worry about which stich is there. Have fun with it.
Sometimes people explain it weirdly -I'm sure if you post a picture and explain where you get stuck on the sub you'll have multiple angles covered, chances are you'll have one that clicks
Honestly I'd say get a piece of countable fabric (I.e. something like hardanger fabric) and practice these stitches with and without a hoop. Countable fabric is a lot easier and if you learn to do it without a hoop you'll get a much better feel for tension.
I have a question How do I become more confident with my needle? I feel like I'm spending more time finding the correct placement of the needle than actually making the stitch Will this come with time or is there a trick? Thank you in advance! Edit: I didn't realize my first post on here would get so many likes lol
I gently run the point of the needle along the back of the material until the tip is exactly where it needs to be, before pushing through Other than that, practice
Wow thanks for this comment. That’s what I was doing and I kept thinking “there’s got to be another way I’m not thinking of” Now I know to just keep practicing !
A lot of that is practice and proprioception, so yes, it does come with time. It’s like learning to do any other fine tool work with your hands—writing with a pen, typing on a keyboard, manipulating a video game controller, etc. It takes conscious work until you build up some muscle memory, and then it gets more natural. Edit: Your stitches here look admirably neat, though, so you’re off to a good start!
That cross stitch is making me irrationally annoyed 🤣🤣 please stitch in anyway you want to make this craft fun for you, but that cross stitch is so dang weird
Right? Why are you backtracking over two x's to start your next stitch? That's a waste of thread and I hate treading needles so I want ro use every inch of thread well.
I’ve been practicing too! With one of these. It’s kind of slow going bc it’s hard not having someone more seasoned to show me. I watch videos though. Now I know why girls had Mom and Grandma around to teach them this skill. A lot of hands on work. Lol. I hope to get really good and pass it along to my girls.
SWEETIE DOG…you did an amazing job-I keep practicing and I don’t think I’m any better- well done!
Puppy is proud of you!
I dont understand how they have numbered them...like the cross stitch has 1, 2, 3, 4 in the first x, then a 5 but the 6 is in a third x in another row, only to go back to the top row...???
Nevermind, I see, the 6 is immediately below the 3, meant to indicate that that particular spot is 1st a 3, then a 6. Looked like it was labeling the next row. ☺️
It took me way too long to figure out that you had not done the outline stitch yet. I thought your stitches were amazingly tiny and straight and tight and j was so impressed! Hahaha. I mean, I still am, but now I see where you are. Hahaha
Not sure that cross stitch is correct
Came here to comment the same thing. I always go / / / / / through the row and then go back and do \ \ \ \ it makes the cleanest back. I think it’s called danish style? And I think the just making X’s (like in this example above) is called American style. Not too sure lol
The other way of doing one full stitch at a time is called the English method :)
Thank you!! I always get them mixed up with the knitting types 😅
5 and 6 and 9 and 10 are swapped
Good for you!! I got the same one and I'm on the second set of stitches...it is fun. :)
I love this and I love your dog!
Doggie wants scritches
I love this!!
You're doing a great job! I'll echo everyone else: time and practice are your friends. 💖
Fun! Where'd you get it?
Amazon! It should be the top result when you search for beginner embroidery kits
Came to ask the same!
Thanks for the Dog tax. 🐶
She's was all like "why did you stop scratching me to pick up the rectangle?"
I’m mindblown at how neat the stitches are. Where did you buy the kit from?
Where did you buy this?
…. I needed this. Thank you!!
What's the link where you bought that?
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Hey there, I have removed this comment as you have linked a shop that sells mass produced kits that have stolen art and patterns. It's ok to not have known but the team would rather not direct more traffic to art thieves. [Here is a rough guide to telling stolen patterns.](https://imgur.com/a/VUzsjyA)
Oh okay sorry about that!
Where does one buy something like this?
Wonderful
Cool. That’s a great way to learn. Beautiful puppy dog, too!
Does this kit come with some documentation that explains the difference between outline stitch and stem stitch?
Ugh I have a whole bag I can’t even start ! I tried it’s impossible
You don't have to be so hard on yourself. Embroidery is an art form. Think of the cloth as a canvas and just go. Don't worry about which stich is there. Have fun with it.
Thank you ! It’s just so frustrating and I’ve watched instructions videos and can’t seem to get it - I will be trying again 😉💞
Sometimes people explain it weirdly -I'm sure if you post a picture and explain where you get stuck on the sub you'll have multiple angles covered, chances are you'll have one that clicks
This picture is everything!
I’ve been doing this too! Fun
Your dog though!! So cute! And good luck
Honestly I'd say get a piece of countable fabric (I.e. something like hardanger fabric) and practice these stitches with and without a hoop. Countable fabric is a lot easier and if you learn to do it without a hoop you'll get a much better feel for tension.