Hello! I am by no means a beginner, as I've done cross-stitch since I was about 7 years old (over 20 years now!), but I was never shown to have the loop in the thread to start the stitching. I think that is much easier than what I have been doing. It just goes to show that even if you've done something for years, you can always learn a better way of doing things! Thank you so much for your videos!

I was very impressed with her explanations. I have not done cross stitching since I was in my late twenties, and now I am sixty eight years old. At that time I did not have computer to get lessons. You to teach yourself. Thank-you very much! It all came back with your instructions. Bonnie Pawelkiewicz

This is the most comprehensive, clear, and straight to the point instructional video I've seen. Thank you! :)

How can anyone not like this video?? I mean really, you came here to learn and this person is super sweet, she is thorough, and she is doing a super job!! You 66 people who gave this wonderful person a thumbs down. You need a hug.....because something is just not right with you!! ~*~HUGS~*~

How wonderful. I'm so sad you did not continue to make videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

This is some of the clearest teaching I’ve seen! Perfect for beginners. 50 Thumbs up!

Best “How-to-do” video I have ever seen !!! Voice slow and relaxing allowing the listener to absorb fully the information. Wonderful tips....especially the starting loop tip !! I find the music relaxing ....simple pattern and limited notes that knits things together.... No soaring trumpets or crashing kettledrums......AND ....a lovely lovely lady !!!

Excellent beginner video. The softness of her voice and light music in the background sets up a quiet tranquil environment for cross stitching, which is the way I think it should be. It’s all about the relaxation and art!!

I've been cross stitching for years but your using 1 strand folded with the loop on the underside to secure the stitching was eye opening. I'll do this from now on. Thank you so much for this informative video

This is the most British video and it makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing your tips with us! 💜

This is just what I needed, a lady who was instructional, informative and clearly gave me beginner instructions that all the other videos out there rushed through. Thank you for your terrific video. Some people prefer a different style than this lady, personally, this is how I like to learn and how I like to be taught. Thank You!

This was not only very informative, but also just adorable. Thank you!

I love it. I'm a beginner and you did a wonderful job at explaining everything. Thank you.

I'm teaching myself how to cross stitch, and this was a great introductory video. ^_^

Thank you so much. I broke my ankle yesterday and I am bed ridden for 5 days and decided to take up Cross Stitching without a clue of what I was doing. You make it look so easy! Thank you again for helping me get through these long days!

Threading the needle. EXACTLY how my mum used to do it when I watched her repairing my clothes & exactly how my nan used to do it. I don't even need to look at what I'm doing anymore since I've been doing it for years.

Thank you so much. I am just learning and this has made things quite clear. I am very disheartened by a few of the rude comments here. I find that the background music shows very good class and is relaxing as well. I am happy it is there. It makes things pleasant. If a well put together video for people who share a similar interest makes you puke..well..you are showing immaturity and very low standards and you are on the wrong category of interests. I find that rude and critical comments come from individuals that are very unhappy with life and enjoy tearing others who are happy down. A blunt fact. Keep making these wonderful videos..background music and all. I very much enjoyed it.

Perfect! This was so well done. Nice close ups, good fabric/thread contrast, and helpful instructions without being overly chatty. This is the only one needed!

Great video I was shown how to cross stitch by my nan over 20 years ago and have forgotten everything. The video was very helpful and hopefully I will now be able to do the pattern I have gotten for myself thank you.

Thank you! I found your video well made, well planned, well narrated, and appealing for a complete stranger to cross stitch such as myself.

wow you learn something new every day. I like how you make the loop when you first start. Makes it easyer. Thanks.

Wow! I have been stitching my whole life - that's many decades! - and I've never seen that way of securing the first stitch with a loop! I've never known to thread the needle that way! It changes everything! Thanks!

I appreciate that you have natural lighting. Every other video that I have watched has had terrible lighting.

Thank you so much for this! As a beginner, I’ve been struggling with starting / finishing / tangled threads and messy-looking work. Your video has addressed all my main worries. -

This was really helpful - what a lovely lady :-)

Such a nice and simple way to describe and instruct the very basic and very important techniques of cross stitching. Nice examples and lighting of the video. Thank you.

Your video is the best I've seen so far. Much clearer and much easier to understand. Your voice is also clear and pleasant. You seem to be more concise than a lot of the ladies I have listened to previously. Thank you so much. I have subscribed and look forward to many more videos teaching me how to stitch.

The host was absolutely lovely. The video was very educational. Thanks for sharing!

Why is she so cute and nice. it's helpfull tooo

I love your voice, your wonderful instructions, your calm manner and the whole video. Very informative for a beginner like me. I can't wait to get started on my first project! Thank you so much! Your kits are lovely too! When I master the simple patterns, I'd really like to tackle some of those wonderful kits :-)

This helped me A lot! Haven't done cross stitching since I was 10 I am now 21 and just about to get back into it!

This is the best learning video I've seen so far. Thank you - your wonderful.

I'm teaching myself how to cross stitch.Today I started and Ive been struggling quite a bit. Watch several videos and out of all of them, THIS one was the most helpful and well explained thank you

Brilliant video!! You are a wonderful teacher and helped me so much! Thank you!!

This is the best tutorial video on cross stitching that I have found! Thank you so very, very much for your instruction--I now feel confident that I can learn to cross stitch!

Love all Bothy Threads videos they are well explained. will start doing the loop stitch as I think that the work is cleaner from the back side. Thanks

I love the tying on with a loop trick, thank you!

Great video! I needed to check how to do the second part of the cross, having done a row of half-stitches. This video was very clear and easy to understand. Thanks!

love this video! everything about it was enjoyable and relaxing to watch and made me want to cross stitch!

I loved this! So clear and understandable, Thank you

Thank you so much! You are very clear and a wonderful teacher. :)

Thank you went through many videos but yours was the most helpful. And your voice is easy to listen to.. :) wish me luck making my mom something for her 50th birthday thanks to you I think I have the hang of it ..

Terrific introduction! I lost track of the number of tip and hints you offered. I particularly liked the comments about using the scroll frame with fabric to attach the project by sewing. I made the mistake of buying a 'modern" scroll frame with Velcro tape instead of sewing and was unable to remove the residue from my crewel work. In fact, I had to give up because the wool thread colors bled with the cleaning products I tested to remove the residue!

I’ve never cross stitched before and this was the easiest video to follow! And you’re so sweet!

Just started cross-stitching today and this is very helpful :)

Oh my goodness This is absolutely perfect and I wish that i had watched this sooner, just about to start a bothy thread cross stitch and now I feel more confident in starting my new project Thank you so much

Just starting cross stitch and found this video extremely helpful. Thankyou

A very clear and well-explained tutorial. Thank you, ma'am, and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

I’m new to this channel, and I agree with the other reviewer...how can anyone give this lovely woman a thumbs down? This is wonderful information for any beginner! Thank you!

What a lovely person you are! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you so much for this video. I am new to cross stitch and you have helped me to understand it a lot better. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

This is the first time I've seen a simple explanation of how the work should be mounted on a roller frame, I've double checked and on the frame I have it doesn't explain sufficiently well how to 'roll' it. I've done it the wrong way and my work has indeed rubbed and become slightly dulled/dirty (despite washing hands and not using hand cream before stitching) on the edges. Thank you, I can finally do large projects without messing up my work.

Thank you for this i am at the beginning of my cross stitch adventure and this video has really helped me alot this is a super thumbs up! :)

I saw tools I've never seen before, and I have cross stitched for years.

What a lovely informative video. I can’t for the life of me understand anyone giving it a thumbs down! Great tip about the loop to anchor, I’ll be doing it this way from now!

I use a pencil to shade out the area I just stitched. Works well and I can erase it and do the piece again.

Very informative and concise. I'm planning on cross stitching a christmas present using a pattern from the internet and this gave me all the information i needed thanks :)

I think it's a well-done tutorial. Nice music, good narration. Good for a beginner, like me.

Thank you for making this video 😊 we love the way you demostrated the beginning and ending stiches and how to read a cross Stitch patteren👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I am just starting and you make learning fun, thank you and stay safe😌

Very informative! Especially the trick on using half stitches to lighten the shade :)

Im gunna be teaching myself cross stitch...and this video was by far the best beginning veideo ive watched so far! I make friendship bracelets with the floss. And was looking for somthing else to try. So im pretty excited (:

Thank you for this, have only just done my first little cross stitich and have now ordered one of your Bothy kits, so looking forward to starting it tfshugs Cal

This is so helpful and comprehensive, thanks!!

Thanks so much for your instructions! I can’t wait to start my new project.

Your video is lovely! Thank you for the info I was looking for!

This was very helpful, thank you for the clear directions.

This was a great video. Very informative, kept on point. No pun intended, lol. Thank you for making this.

I love your video. I am learning. Thank you!

That was so relaxing and I have learned so much through your video. :D Am so interested to look for your kit. Heading there right now. :D

Fantastic, easy to follow video. Thank you.

Very informative, clear, and well done. Thank you!

This was so helpful! Thank you very much for the video.

Love your videos, thanks. However,i love the loop to start, but if patterns call for three strands to start how can i do it. Thanks, Carol.

Great teacher!!!! Lovely video! :)

very useful years ago my art teacher never teach us this way, wow! so easy now that i understand the neatness of the back stitches

Loved your video more understanding than the other videos I've seen

I love to cross stitch but do not know everything at all still have to learn the different types of stitching

I love this video. Wonderfully presented, I wish I could sit with you and learn for an afternoon!!! Thank you so much, I learned a lot.

I love your voice so much, it's sounds satisfying idk why xD

Thank you for this video. I am new to cross stitch and your video was most helpful. I did feel as if you were talking to me directly :-) I love your voice and direction; I had to follow on Facebook. Thank you from the US! I look forward to being able to complete one of your designs soon.

Oh my god, such a helpfull video and a wonderful, cute lady!

This video was very useful to me. Thanks a lot!!

Hi , thank you so much for this very informative video it’s very kind of you to take your time showing us. X

Really good tutorial.very clear tips and instructions.Thank you

This is very helpful, you were so cute to watch...

Your so adorable! God I love you. I know I'm not the first to say it on this video. Thank you for posting this and educating people how to stitch.

Thanks very much! Was absolutely helpful

So unbelievably helpful!

This video was very helpful. Thank you :)

Wonderfully explained!

really nice video.. now I understood cross stitch.. thank u so much .

You are great I think I am going to start with a project to start ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Adorable and helpful!! Thank you!

Fantastic video!

Not sure how many men do cross stitch but i thought i would mak a couple of cushions on the sewing machine and then attatch a cross stich pattern to the front of each one, as a cross stich beginner youvideo is immensely useful, it shows the basics very well, but....for someone who relies on two hearing aids I found the background music a tad too loud, nice music, very pleasant, but it may have been a little better who mix in a slightly lower volume at post edit stage, its very good and for that reason I am going to subscribe and give it a massive like, Mike

thanks a lot, this helped me get started as everything isexplained clearly

So wonderful. I want to bring my project to her living room, and then after she helps me with it, we have tea...

Wonderfully helpful video! What do I do when there is only one stitch in a sea of another color? Thank you!

me encanto I love it...cute tutorial

You are so adorable omg!!! Thanks for the help! :3