Cross stitch (Flosstube) #30

Cross stitch (Flosstube) #30 - Laying Tool

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Pam's Crafty Corner

8 жыл бұрын

In response to some questions about my laying tool, what it is and how I use it.

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@lisaalexander9110 8 жыл бұрын

first of all I love to watch people stitch and secondly I use a laying tool myself so I loved the video. I made myself a trolley needle because my hands are so small. it made such a difference in my stitching because I use higher count aida and therfore 3 strands. I love that no matter the number of strands it makes your stitches so neat

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Lisa Alexander yeah I also have small hands so my laying tool is fairly small too. Once I got used to it I love it.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Lisa Alexander yeah I also have small hands so my laying tool is fairly small too. Once I got used to it I love it.

@serenitystitcher2686 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Thanks for showing us how you use your laying tool. Your stitches are gorgeous!

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Serenity Stitcher Thank you so much.

@sheilas1283 8 жыл бұрын

Great demo, Pam. You're a born teacher! Your stitches certainly look very neat with the tool. X

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Sheila S Thank you. 😊

@RockinRavenVA 8 жыл бұрын

Love it, thank you so much for taking the time to make this great demo!

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+RockinRaven Thanks and you're very welcome

@halfstitchcrossstitch2456 8 жыл бұрын

Very smooth. Excellent demonstration. Thanks.

@Sunny25611 3 жыл бұрын

What a gorgeous laying tool and a true labor of love ❤️ I’ve not tried using one but I’m up for giving it a go after watching this splendid video..thank you! 😊

@PamsCraftyCorner 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for watching ❤

@DarlingBluebell 8 жыл бұрын

Lovely tutorial, Pam, thank you! :) The background music is just perfect xx

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Darling Bluebell Thanks

@felicitystitches3143 8 жыл бұрын

I use a trolley needle in very much the same way. I love the difference it makes in my stitches. Tried railroading and came to the same conclusion as you. I love your laying tool though because it was handcrafted by your hubs! It is really beautiful! Such a thoughtful gift, an heirloom really, and a great way for him to be involved with every stitch you make 💜

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Jennifer Harvat Thanks. Yeah railroading is just not my thing. lol

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Jennifer Harvat Thanks. Yeah railroading is just not my thing. lol

@aprilsodoski4696 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, learning new things about cross stitching I never before!

@Kansas55 8 жыл бұрын

I started using a laying tool and love it. I love how my stitches lay now. I will admit it did take time to get use to it but the end results was the big payoff.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Missed A Stitch Again Thanks. Happy stitching.

@mummulastitches4281 8 жыл бұрын

That's a really useful tip, I railroad a bit but this looks much more time efficient so thanks for sharing :-)

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Mummula Stitches you're welcome.

@mchell1227 8 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for showing that!

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+mchell1227 Your welcome.

@amandawilliamson4780 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Pam Great tutorial, thanks for showing us all.HugsAmanda in UKxxx

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Amanda Williamson my pleasure.

@ShazieinStitches 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. So helpful.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Shazie C Your welcome. I enjoy doing these.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Shazie C Your welcome. I enjoy doing these.

@kelleyjogirl 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@margaretscrafts 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so very helpful.

@dianncall9971 8 жыл бұрын

Lovely laying tool!.....just an idea...I use one of my small knitting needles and it works great for now.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Diann Call Absolutely.

@stitchingwithasmile677 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks so much!

@DragonStitches88 8 жыл бұрын

your stitches are soooo beautiful!! and that tool is amazing!! I've been thinking about using a laying tool lately and I think this has tipped to scales. I just have to find the right thing to use. I'm sure I have something suitable lying around :)

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Dragon Stitches Yep. Doesn't have to be fancy. As long as its smooth with a tapered end.

@DeeStitcher 8 жыл бұрын

Great demo Pam!!!

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Dee Stitcher Thanks Dee

@tamieneal2343 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful.

@kel06901 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I’m still learning all the different techniques to cross stitching. Does this tool help prevent tangling your floss at the back? I often get a knot if the floss is to long and then it tangles. Also where can I buy one of these types of tools from?

@PamsCraftyCorner 5 жыл бұрын

It may help prevent tangling. I rarely have tangled knots on the back of my work. If you do a search on etsy for laying tools there are a number of people that sell them or you can also find them at any needlework supply shop like 123stitch online.

@StitchingJoanne 8 жыл бұрын

Oh so that's how they work!

@coleenperkins495 8 жыл бұрын

fantastic!!!

@dorysmessina9629 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video,my like!!!My like Cross Stich !.Doriana in the city Sicilia, Italia

@PamsCraftyCorner 7 жыл бұрын

+DORYS MESSINA Thanks for watching. ☺

@cindygaudet1390 5 жыл бұрын

Even if doing confetti? For every stitch? I would think would take longer...

@trinaportner4125 8 жыл бұрын

I am teaching myself how to Crosstitch normally I'd like to embroidery but I thought I would learn how to Crosstitch but I guess I was kind of wondering do you move from color to color are do you do all of one color and then move onto the next color

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Trina Portnerh Trina either way is fine. It's totally a personal choice. If there are defined blocks of colour I'll stitch a full section of colour before moving to the next colour. If there a lot of confetti stitches I'll work in small sections on the chart changing colours as I go and parking my thread in the next space it's needed.

@pajntaub-artsbypaj1130 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. You seems like an experienced cross stitcher. I have a follower that asked me about cross stitching from the back "backwards way." She said that technique gives the front a more clean look due to the tension of the threads. I have never heard of it. Do you know? If so, please share. Thanks.

@PamsCraftyCorner 4 жыл бұрын

Can't say I've heard of stitching that way.

@renabrown851 4 жыл бұрын

Great Frmp😉

@thesheshedkraftshack9230 3 жыл бұрын

Could you use your cross stitch needle for a laying tool?

@PamsCraftyCorner 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could but I never have.

@manuedupont1285 5 жыл бұрын

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@Sheywh12 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question 🙋🏼‍♀️ How do you know when your to tight? Thanks

@PamsCraftyCorner 2 жыл бұрын

If your stitches are too tight, usually you'll end up pulling the fabric holes open more and you'll find it too hard to push your needle through the back of your work.

@sharonkirts9560 8 жыл бұрын

could a knitting needle be used?

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Sharon Kirts You could try that but you might find the length too awkward to hold and use while stitching.

@beccaann3818 7 жыл бұрын

Sharon Kirts The tip of a broken circular knitting needle is what I use. Works just fine.

@MissKitten422 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of animal bone is your tool made from?

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Cathy Hartley Its cow bone. My husband is s luthier and works a lot with bone for guitar nuts and saddles.

@PamsCraftyCorner 8 жыл бұрын

+Cathy Hartley Its cow bone. My husband is s luthier and works a lot with bone for guitar nuts and saddles.

@MissKitten422 8 жыл бұрын

+Pam Reid Thanks Pam! I watched the video where you had mentioned that he was a luthier...awesome profession. Love watching your vids!

@Gingerwalker. 4 ай бұрын

Good tutorial. I just wish you would of added using it at your normal, no one watching pace. So that we could see how much more time using this tool would take vs not using one.

@PamsCraftyCorner 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I've been using it so long it doesn't really slow me down at all. Anyone starting out is going to find it slower at first. Just the same as people who railroad their stitches. Starting out with any new technique is slower at first.

@Gingerwalker. 4 ай бұрын

@@PamsCraftyCorner Thank you I appreciate your input.

@Diamond_Bear_Steve 5 жыл бұрын

If you use the "railroad" method on the top stitch it accomplishes the same thing without a laying tool. Once you come up in hole 3 of a 4 part cross stitch, put your needle between the two threads before you go down in hole number 4. Your threads automatically lay parallel. (works for 2 ply projects only).

@PamsCraftyCorner 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I've used this method before too. Thanks for watching.

@susananderson4428 4 жыл бұрын

I do that with my fingers instead of that tool

@morningglory3323 6 жыл бұрын

I have been cross stitching for at least 27 years sorry in my opinion I don't see the point to it it seams cumbersome and slows ya down a x is a x i don't see how much you can do to improve it its just A simple x thats why I like cross stitch its simple not like embroidery where you have to know all different kind of stitches .just my 2 cents

@PamsCraftyCorner 6 жыл бұрын

You've been stitching just about as long as I have and are entitled to your opinion. I don't always use my laying tool. Just on large full coverage pieces with lots of background that's solid colour. I find the threads lay more evenly and because I've been using it so long it doesn't really slow me down. Some newer stitchers have issues with their threads twisting and with their tension and a laying tool can actually help those issues. Thanks for watching. ☺