Frames, Stands and Hoops for Cross Stitch | Tips, Demo and Instructions!

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This week guest tutor, Kristen shows us her top tips, step by step guide and instructions for using hoops, stands and frames for your cross stitch projects. Great for cross stitch beginners or those wanting easy to find videos on how to get started cross stitching! 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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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!
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@CaterpillarCrossStitch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting our channel! You might also like this video next: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKpmn9OK186lnX0.html Thanks, Sally x

@zukosmom3780 3 жыл бұрын

How come you don’t answer questions?

@iamd4948 2 жыл бұрын

just started cross stitching again after 30 years hahaha back then none of this accessories exist thanks so much for the info

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, there's so much out there now!

@minngael 10 ай бұрын

I began about 10 years ago & hadn't done it in a long time, definitely way more options even in just a decade. Especially all the software.

@patcarlin7313 3 ай бұрын

Very good description. Just ordered the Lowery Stand now I have to get the Q-Snap frames. Thanks

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy your new stand!

@patriciatreslove4449 Жыл бұрын

I was looking into snap tubes, thank you because you have answered the questions I had.

@jacquelinemulock6994 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial.thank you xx

@annvance6702 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of great information, thanks!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much for watching!

@madokag7410 Жыл бұрын

Awesome info! Thank you very much!

@gardenstitcher Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just now decided what I'd like to treat myself to for my birthday! Love the Lowery stand comcept!

@CaterpillarCrossStitch Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome. Happy Birthday!

@lizbier Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very interesting and lots to think about as I begin to crosstitch!

@kitabootforever 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback :)

@vlr61 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!

@annemousseau8757 2 жыл бұрын

thank you great video

@karenennis7890 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Thanks

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@conniejlarsen4416 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Kristen!!!😁😁😁

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SmilingDaisy_ 2 жыл бұрын

Kristen thank you so much for this amazing video about frames and stands. So many videos just talked about them, I really like how you actually showed them in action!

@kristinmueller6364 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@JOLENE2008 Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing it helped a lot "hugs"

@sjmsutherland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing some great tips for when cross stitching! I went on Amazon and have added the Lowery stand onto my cross stitch wish list...tho not cheap I'll be saving up for this as I think it will help with my chronic illness problems!!

@janeconnelly5671 Жыл бұрын

First time watching Found it very interesting. I found the stands very interesting

@user-tv5rn8yi6v 10 ай бұрын

Great video, Kristen! I didn’t realize Q Snap frames were available for needlework. I was so impressed with your thorough demonstrations that I purchased one. Thank you!

@sandyp2485 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice demonstration and description of the tools. I was particularly interested in the Kay's Creation table stand. Thank you for providing lots of great details such as how large a piece you can work on with it.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@pipsqueaksmarket103 10 ай бұрын

Great vid, as a solo stitcher it's great to get info on qsnaps and holders by a friendly presenter!

@emmathomson7220 2 жыл бұрын

Is good opportunity for cross stitch I loved it 💙 ❤

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@juliejacobs1793 2 жыл бұрын

This was great and informative. I’m fairly new and have only worked on small projects but the q snap has me dreaming of a larger project!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kathiep.7734 3 жыл бұрын

Love the K’s lap stand..I use it daily..hate the floor stand I have so I’ll try the one you recommended! Thanks

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

It's such a handy tool!

@emilyspaulding6244 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tracyhunter340 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial, I loved the “Seas the Day” so I bought the kit.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and purchasing Seas the Day!

@toyapaugh766 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the tutorial. You are a very well-spoken person. You got right to the point and made the video interesting. Thank youl.

@SteelCityStitchers 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Toya!! That means a lot. Thanks for watching! Kristen

@edgarleonardobaqueroalbare640 3 жыл бұрын

feel it still

@susanmalmstrom1192 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dogs on the mantle! Would buy a dachshund kit...

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

We have a sausage dog needle minder now available! ;)

@nancy_v716 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I found your video today and actually bought the Deck the Halls pattern. I haven't stutched forbyears and recently picked it back up. Love the q snap, wish it would have been available when i started years ago. Could you please tell me the fabric you used for that in this video? I love the look of the blue with dots. Thank you.

@tamigradert6211 4 жыл бұрын

I loved your video. Want to check out the floor stand. Also, would you tell me what fabric you had in the hoop with the Christmas pattern please? Thank you for all of the helpful information.

@SteelCityStitchers 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tami! That was from Fabric Flair. They have a website and have a ton of fun, printed fabric! Kristen

@birdseyestitches 4 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the table top stand. I have been debating on picking one up and will now look at the one you featured. Also love seeing the little bit of your tattoo sleeve! Happy stitching 😊

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, it must be a sign to get one!

@queenofkenza 4 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 😍

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your feedback!

@cindyludelgrosso75 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kristin. I didn't know what type of frame I was going to use for project I am about to start. I think I will get the Q snap along with a table top stand. I noticed you had a cross stitch of a dachshund behind you along with 2 pictures of what looked like wire haired dachshunds. We too had a sweet little wire haired dachshund, Hershey. By chance, can you point me in the direction of a wire haired dachshund counted cross stitch. Thank you so much again. Cindylu

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I'm not too sure what this particular project is sorry, but we do now have a sausage dog needle minder which you may be interested in :)

@kathleenwhitney9587 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this tutorial! I never knew that there was such a thing as Q snap frames. I'm just getting back into the craft after a very l o n g hiatus.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your feedback!

@kathykloosterman7738 3 жыл бұрын

It's been years since I cross stitched. I love the q snap idea! My project is 12 x 54, do you think it is ok for the q snap to hold over the pattern or will it damage the threads?

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this should be fine to use with a q-snap, if you're worried about the stitches getting damaged you could always use some felt under the clamps :)

@crazybandladystitches-xanl5148 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@juliesantoro7678 2 жыл бұрын

Hello iam new to the group , I would like to know can you use a snap q on printed cross stitching , because it looks like the material is much thicker. Thank you so much .

@carmenstanoiu4621 9 ай бұрын

Your video is interesting ! You have a link four your floor stand?

@Mary-sh2bp 3 жыл бұрын

My mom got this for me on a whim. She saw it in passing when I asked her to buy some floss thread I ran out of. She said, try it and now I’m in love! One, it’s tight and I can do the edges without having to change hoops anymore! It’s awesome. Also, I used an old pajamas as a cloth guard to protect the Aida. It’s amazing! Thanks for your tips! Stay safe and take care! 😁

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Aw yay, that's so great you love it!

@flowerlass 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a Lowry and it does tip for me. How do you prevent yours from tipping? I have to put a weight on the floor plate, and that is definitely a pain. Also, do you ever use the Z-frame on your lap? Or is it meant for tabletops only? Thanks!

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 2 жыл бұрын

I will try and get Kristen to answer this!

@hildederho1793 4 жыл бұрын

Hallo from 🇧🇪 Belgium! Veeeeery good video👏! Where can I get the table stand? I did not good understand...

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I believe you can purchase the table stand through Amazon :)

@terrymazur4842 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm new to your video. My name is Terry. An I'm learning how to use a q snap. So I just want to make sure that everything is going to fit for the q snap.

@terrymazur4842 3 жыл бұрын

I got an 8 by 8 an a 6 by 6

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 3 жыл бұрын

Just make sure your frame is smaller than your fabric : )

@donna4297 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.....I am just beginning.....most videos show your stitches, but do not explain hoops or frames or floss storage....so thank you !

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

So glad the video helped!

@natalieharrigan8328 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any advice on where to find Q Snap frames in the UK. Amazon doesn’t seem to sell the authentic branded ones, only replicas. Thanks 😊

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, I'm not too sure about this sorry! I've personally found some cheaper brands will do the job :)

@marcialeacock2624 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristen just came across your tutorial. I am trying to purchase that table top stand by Kays Creations on Amazon that you mentioned in your tutorial but am having problems finding it. Anywhere else besides Amazon that I can get that particular one? Would appreciate a reply. Thanks

@annwalker5817 2 жыл бұрын

It’s K’s Creation. They sell them on Etsy and Amazon.

@theresabettum5029 4 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have a link for the floor stand?

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase the floor stand directly through Lowery's website!

@hooksbookspodcast 3 ай бұрын

This is SO helpful!!! Do you have any links on Amazon for these items??

@CaterpillarCrossStitch 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@donnawalters4740 4 жыл бұрын

How and where do I find your pattern like seas the day? I didn’t find “ caterpillar cross stitch” at my local shop.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase the pattern or kit through our website, the link is in the description! ❤️

@gailsawyer1857 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance of getting a model number for the floor stand? Amazon now shows nothing like this-which is really what I am looking for.

@barbaraburdett9594 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the pattern holder for your lowery stand? Thank you Barbara

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

HI Barbara, I believe you can purchase this directly through Lowery's website :)

@debbyjindra5789 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question about the Lowery stand. I am left handed and was wondering if the set up can be reversed? By that I meaning the pattern holder would be on the right side and will it hold a scroll frame ?

@SteelCityStitchers 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Debby!! Yes it can be switched! You would simply just rotate to accommodate left or right stitching. I have done it both ways in order to sit on opposite sides of the couch. Hope that helps you! Kristen

@carterheather856 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make after video for getting the hoop imprint out of your project

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, we have a great video on how to iron your cross stitch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n6lofph2scCVlXk.html

@kimberlymendenhall4449 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older split scroll frame. It squeaks when I turn the dowels. Really hard sometimes to turn them. Yes, I have loosened the wing nuts. Any suggestions would be awesome! TIA.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Maybe you could use some lubricant or oil?

@kimberlymendenhall4449 2 жыл бұрын

@@arianeccs6523 was afraid it would mess up the Aida fabric. Someone suggested graphite. But IDK.

@jawshms 2 жыл бұрын

How long are you comfortable leaving your piece in the q snap before worrying about ceasing? I am a beginner and am using a hoop and hate the crease the hoop gives my pieces even just after an hour or two. Thanks!

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

I would say it's definitely personal preference, but if you are switching to another project for a while I would recommend taking the piece out of the frame for a bit :)

@nprairie4 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a difference between the qsnap of the ones at michaels or hobby lobby?

@StarrystuffSkye 3 жыл бұрын

from my understanding they're cheaper but don't last as long. In uk we have a variant called R+R frames but they aren't coming apart and you can't "slide" the clips off

@yazdhenab. 2 жыл бұрын

I used since years to cross stitch by hand, I hold my fabric in my left hand and cross stitch with the right. But actually, I try to do that with a hoop, and it's exhausting... It take me a bunch of second to find the hole from the back side of the fabric, and it's clearly slower than without. Have you a tip to find the back hole of the fabric without piercing the fabric everywhere before finding the right hole?

@suzannemccallon18 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please link the Amazon Lowery Floor Stand. I'm searching for it and can't find it. Spellling?

@j.foobar1764 3 жыл бұрын

It is not currently available on Amazon, but the placeholder page is here: www.amazon.com/Lowery-Workstand-Side-Clamp-POWDER/dp/B074JFJHH2. It looks like there is at least one shop in the UK (workstands.com)and another in Canada (chartingcreations.com) that sell them. The base stand is about $180 or a little more if you want the stainless steel model. The Canadian vendor also sells them in a bunch of different colors. Google for "Lowery workstand" to find more info.

@donnawalters4740 4 жыл бұрын

How do you count to begin a cross stitch pattern in the upper left hand corner?

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

You could always give gridding a go to make counting easier? We have another video where we show you how: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/np2dmc2Vt9fQl2g.html

@suzannegirard9453 3 жыл бұрын

Is the lap stand work for left handed. Thank you

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

You can use it either way I believe!

@Nanaslegacy 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a lap stand that would work with the qsnap? I like to find something new rather than a hoop to stitch and watch tv.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not to sure but that sounds like a great idea!

@matthewsinar4366 3 жыл бұрын

what is the best frame for a project of 54.5 cm x54.5 cm as i normally use the wooden frames but they don't make a frame that size

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure sorry, but you u could always move the piece around the frame if you can't find a frame that's big enough :)

@mimithompson1998 4 ай бұрын

You could try a slate frame with trestles. Very old embroidery technique for large pieces.

@jillkelly7480 3 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the floor stand you got on Amazon?

@j.foobar1764 3 жыл бұрын

Google for "Lowery workstand", no longer sold on Amazon but other places sell it.

@Karenm716 2 жыл бұрын

Question about your Lap stand. Can it be adjusted to hold the qsnaps and could you please suggest a lap stand that would. Also, please print the name of your stand. I didn't quite understand the name brand. Will look forward to your comment. And looking forward to videos. Karen

@janevasey9662 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask if you have a link to the tabletop frame please.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

I believe this is available through Amazon :)

@annwalker5817 2 жыл бұрын

K’s Creation

@darlenevandyk7390 3 жыл бұрын

Where do I order that stand from?

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

You can purchase the lowery stand from their website directly :)

@Laura-cr6ki 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot find that stand on Amazon- I did find a white one but the clamp don’t look near as good as yours.

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

This one is a lowery stand :)

@Brookemakesfreshies 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the hobby lobby brand of the Q snap frame and it’s awful 😥 doesn’t hold my fabric tight at all

@SteelCityStitchers 4 жыл бұрын

The q snaps from Michaels are the best! Kristen

@Aliz56 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention frames. How do you frame a finished project?

@arianeccs6523 2 жыл бұрын

We have a separate video on how to frame a finished project: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZmJaslzsMnYj5c.html

@pnickel3059 2 жыл бұрын

The "Q-Snap" type frames that they sell at Michael's are horrible. They look like Q-Snaps, but they are not nearly as sturdy. They twist and buckle as you are stitching. The outer clamps spin and don't hold tight or steady. Don't waste your time.