If I drop the qsnap or it falls off the surface I set it on, no matter which side ends up face down, I don't have to worry about anything touching the front. Also, stitching in the well allows me to stitch closer to the qsnap. Burying a thread on the back close to the edge is much easier.

+Laura Baker Thank you Laura! My frames are authentic Q-Snap frames. There are several other companies which make snap frames, and some have knobby corners.

+Emily Weber Hi Emily! Yes, I leave the project in the q-snap until I need to move to a different area of stitching. The fabric does get quite rumbled, but none of the sharp creases a hoop often leaves. I also do not stitch on any fabric that I cannot wash after stitching is complete.

+popples199 I add it to my stitching fabric to allow me to use a q-snap without needing to leave the necessary 4 in margins that using a q-snap requires for comfortable stitching. This way I conserve my stitching fabric. I show the process and talk about it in my Project Prep video. Once you've watched it, if you have any questions, just ask. Happy Stitching!

Hi Carlynn... is it still giving you problems? It played fine for me. I have noticed lately youtube having some issues with bandwidth during certain times of the day.

+Tricia - the left-handed stitcher No, ma'am. It's still not working for me. :/ Not sure why. I've tried it several times a day at all different hours. I've even tried it in different devices and tried while connected to other family members' WiFi... I have no clue what it is...

Any other videos, of anyone's, that won't play for you? If you are willing to try something for me, as I'm curious, try downloading the video to your device. I use a website.... savefrom.net copy and paste video url into block in the top part of the paste and follow instructions. I use the website as opposed to downloading the program, so no need to scroll down the page. if you try it, plz let me know if it plays for you once it is downloaded.

+Tricia - the left-handed stitcher I haven't had this issue with any other videos. I can't get this one to load past 6 seconds. I tried downloading through the site you suggested. It worked but there was no sound. But I did at least get to watch the video. Haha.

Well, it is one of the shorter videos, and the file is only 227MB. I can email it to you, if you'd like.

I usually leave it in until I need to move it or I am done with the project. so a project might sit in the q-snap for months, depending on how many projects I have going at one time, and i am very comfortable with that. one thing to keep in mind is that I wash every project once it is completed, therefore I use only fabrics and threads (colorfast or prerinsed) that can be washed.

Yes it does get quite wrinkled, and they do come when washed and ironed (fabric damp but not dripping, face down on clean towel on ironing board, dry iron until fabric is dry). I've been known to shove in the bit of fabric still sticking out. Sometimes getting it perfect takes time, and I decide quasi-perfect is good enough, because I'm anxious to get to stitching.

Ya but your example was just the top and bottom, my current wip has three sides that need to be stuffed into my grime guard. So it makes it extra hard to get it neat like yours.

I bought some special soap that is made just for cross stitching. I am waiting for it arrive so I don't know much yet, but it's called Treasure Wash. I don't trust the soaps and detergents that we have in my home.

Tamara - Mini Xstitcher When I wash my cross stitch projects, I use Dawn (standard blue version). Works like a charm.

Ya that's good to know if I use up all the treasure wash, but I prefer the stuff that's made for the fibers and delicate threads. It costs about the same as dish soap aa well so it's not a concern cost wise.

+Tamara - Mini Xstitcher It is called stitching "in the well". I started doing this some years ago. When your project is loaded onto a frame that way, no matter how you set the project down the front of the fabric will not touch the table. If you get set your stitching down quickly or drop it on the floor by accident, even face down, the front is protected. Also, ending a thread on the back by running it under a few stitches is much easier, since you won't run into the frame if you are close to the edge.

Sounds like a good idea, is it difficult to get used to stitching a little farther away, I have only been stitching for 3 months. Also if you look up my name I have uploaded a video and would love your advice on my setup. Thanks

+Amanda Carlson Hi Amanda! I sent you a PM that you can reply to. You can find your private messages in the community section of your channel page.