FlossTube Special Editiion - Stitch with Steph - Railroading White Cross Stitches

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4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Steph's Stitch-With-Me video! A lot of our wonderful viewers have been asking for a tutorial on how Steph gets "such neat stitches" & she thought it would be easier for her to show you rather than tell you. So here ya go!
If you have any questions at all, about anything she talks about in this video, please comment below & she'll answer your questions to the best of her ability! Also, please forgive her newness to this format of video. She did her best!

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@beckyacosta2090 Жыл бұрын

Great video Steph! I have watched it more than once. I could not remember if you cross as you go….and you do not. I think my stitches look so much better with your tips! Thank you! 🥰

@lauratyler591 4 жыл бұрын

I can see were railroading makes a difference and stitching it is something that I would have to take time to to enjoy I think it’s easier when you have a lot of confetti stitching Terrell Road because you have to slow down your time for the confetti stitching so railroading would be really easy to do thanks Stephanie for making this video it makes sense

@ginacates6110 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. I have been railroading the top stitch. But after watching you I'm going to try the bottom stitch too. I need to look for your neat tool!

@countingmystitches8061 4 жыл бұрын

I have been railroading for years, you can get the same effect if you use a laying tool but it is much slower and almost requires you to use a qsnap or scroll frame and a lap or floor stand because you need to have two free hands. I've been using a snag nab-it ever since you and Pam first talked about it on flosstube. It is definitely a game changer if you want perfect stitches. I just wanted to say thank you for all that you do to encourage the cross stitch community. Happy Stitching! ~ Beth (fellow thread licker)

@susanacevedo928 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steph..thanks for the video..I’ve been rr my stitches for a long time , but i never just rr the top stitch..might make my stitching a bit faster..also thanks for the snagnabit..a new tool that I definitely need.. much better than frogging and redoing a stitch.. the only other piece of advice i was given a long time ago is to very lightly moisten your thread before putting into the needle.. it relaxes the fiber and you get much less twisting..if you take a sponge that is almost dry and run fiber over it is enough moisture.. cheers ..hope you’re having a wonderful trip!

@chriegould906 4 жыл бұрын

Steph! Such a great video...you are a natural teacher! Appreciate your taking the time to do this for us...very helpful!

@loraineleuschke4186 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it never ceases to amaze me. No matter what we know or think we know, there is always something to learn. I have learned something here!

@Musical_Stitches 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Steph!! This is terrifically helpful!

@mm-qm9zh 2 жыл бұрын

Perfecto!! Thank you for sharing this! Meline

@fransleppy4014 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video. You do great work I will definitely try this method also thanks for giving your time to us.

@stitchylinda6242 4 жыл бұрын

I've been stitching for 30+ years and never heard of that tool. I've often noticed those wonky stitches and tried to fix them with my needle but most of the time that doesn't work. Thanks for the video. Great job in showing railroading.

@findingjudi 4 жыл бұрын

Linda Newton Me too! How has that little doodad passed us by?

@Babsy1316 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I never railroaded my stitches but will from now on. TFS...

@victorialazarine5111 2 жыл бұрын

Steph, this is awesome. The fact that you can stitch on that small count is amazing to me. You are my hero!!!🧵✂️🪡

@barbarabraun6412 4 жыл бұрын

Grrrreate video. Thank you for taking time to show rr. Tried it this evening and like! I’m a tad slow but practice a coming. PS I named my first daughter Stephanie so I am partial to your name♥️

@donnaferguson5588 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steph for taking the time to do this video, especially during your busy trip prep. You did great 👍! I can't wait to try railroading.

@cooki10554 4 жыл бұрын

Your stitching is beautiful, Steph!!

@annedowns6156 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help! It was very nice of you to share with us!

@marilynr2738 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! You are a natural in teaching and showing. I look forward to more tutorials.

@amystrick1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstrating railroading and also sharing the tool. Very helpful!

@marcelitabellaesconde2258 4 жыл бұрын

Love it Steph... You're amazing...

@curlytopkitty2468 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Stephanie!!! Loved it! Even better...I understood it!!! Thankyou!! Hope you have a great time in Holland!❤❤❤😘😘😘

@tinageorge8759 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steph for taking your time to show us, I also do the railroad method for the same reason and my stitches look so much better. 💚

@ruthiedurbin1395 4 жыл бұрын

Your white stitches are PERFECTION! ♥️

@angayle36 4 жыл бұрын

Their lighting setup is fabulous! Thanks for showing how you railroad. I'm going to try it tonight!

@ritatomaino4502 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steph! I usually stitch in hand and I do railroad … so it does work doing it that way too!! Thanks for your video!! Safe travels and wishing you & Pam & Norma a wonderful time!!

@tinahopson2976 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! No matter how long someone has been stitching, you can always get great hints watching someone else stitch. My snag nab it will be in my stitching tool box now! 🌺💕🌼

@beckym6490 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that Steph. Not at all weird and wordy! I am getting a snag nab it. I really appreciate you taking the time to share how you are able to stitch those beautiful stitches. Something for me to strive for!

@danalake4645 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am using the railroading technique having seen your demo. I like the result. Good job!

@marciaclifford7107 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steph! Watching you use the dagnabit tool was helpful. I've been using another needle with a couple inches of thread in the eye to do the same thing - to straighten stitches that decide to go wonky. Will have to get a dagnabit. Railroading is so helpful! Also use a laying a tool, but mostly for longer specialty stitches.

@JustKeepStitchin Жыл бұрын

Snag-Nabit

@marciaclifford7107 Жыл бұрын

@@JustKeepStitchin Yeah - thanks!!

@marciaclifford7107 Жыл бұрын

@@JustKeepStitchin Thanks! I needed my Pam and Steph JustKeepStitchin' fix, so was happy to have this flosstube of Steph pop up yesterday. I have been stitching one thing or another for decades, and it is always a good thing to find something new.

@tracyj4439 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to do this tutorial. Very helpful!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracy! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

@sheliaburton541 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Steph. So glad you showed how to use the snag nabbit tool as well. Great video!!!!!!

@deborahlindgren9669 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video, I’m definitely going to give this a try. Watched it twice!

@kandy19741 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tutorial 🥰 Love You Girls ❤️ Hugs From Charlotte 🇵🇪❤️🇺🇸 ..

@KeaBee 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE it!!! Thanks for doing this :)

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching & your help in making this video come to life!

@pamkahmann3833 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I’ve been stitching close to 45 years and have never heard of this. So glad I found Flosstube and your videos!! I am willing to go a little slower to try this out. Never hurts to try something new. Like you said, if it doesn’t work for me, no harm done.

@deborahlindgren9669 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo. I’m giving this a try. Oh, and your nails a beautiful!

@paulettecurt-costa8902 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie. I do railroad, it still didn’t look good, so you showed what was doing wrong. It was not pulling my bottom stitch tight. Looks so good now. You’re awesome!!!

@jillwofford5438 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful stitches. Love the idea of the snagnabbit.

@marla_a 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, your stitches really lay perfectly! I stitch in hand so I am not sure that railroading will work as well but I am going to gve it a try. I love the Snag Nab it and use it to pull little nubs on linen through to the back as well as pulling stray threads to the back on sweaters. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and videos with Pam! Safe and enjoyable travels!

@davettepittman525 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, Stephanie.

@janetshufflebarger662 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Step, this help me a lot, order my nabber off of Amazon. Have a great trip. Wonderful job

@susanna2490 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..this was helpful to me. I was doing some plastic canvas stitching as I watched this and hey! It made the stitches nicer..thank you from New Zealand.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Susanna! Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad it helped you! That's awesome! Happy stitching!

@karenmaloley1750 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your process, Steph.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen! My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@cindygehrke5249 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting tutorial! I’ve never heard of railroading! Your stitches are so flat and pretty, I will give it a try! I need need to get me a Snag-nab-it tool!

@donnamonti2033 4 жыл бұрын

Superb video! Camera angle was spot on. Your stitching is beautiful, Steph! Mahalo!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna! Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad the camera angle was good for you! I definitely tried my best!

@shawnmatthews4364 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I learned something new today.🥳

@moosemom2010 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I watched to see if I do it “right” and I do! Never thought of the snag nabbit use! 💕Michele

@susanmorelli4519 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steph🙋‍♀️❤

@eyvonnebeenstitchin7091 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! Thank you!

@shelliefry579 4 жыл бұрын

STEPH!!!!!! You did a great job! Snagnabbit, who knew! Gonna have to grab one of those.

@karenrobinson921 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome going to try.💖

@tamarahill873 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph! That video helped a lot. I will be trying rr on my next project.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it helped! I'm excited to hear how you like railroading!

@toupie400 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you!

@marykaufman3155 4 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this, I need something different to improve my stitches. Thank you Stef.❤️

@welshie65clement19 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Steph. I need to go buy a snag-nab-it ASAP !!

@darlakbeckerson7553 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Steph. I have a bad case of Vertigo, so I am watching with one eye open and one closed! I just received a Snag rabbit as a gift, so I am very excited to try it. I was taught to railroad only the top leg, so I am anxious to try doing both legs. Thank you so much for enlightening us.

@gammystitcher 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Thank you so much. I just got my snag nabbit I love it thank ypu..

@tammielatimer5357 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, Steph!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tammie! Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

@justjoan8677 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect ! Thank you so much !!!

@homespuncorner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video, Steph! It was really helpful. Also, I had no idea how the Snag-nabbit worked and now I need one! Sandy

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad my video was helpful! And yes! Go get yourself a Snag-Nab-It! They're fantastic!

@gabrieleweber4665 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Steph, thanks a lot for this tutorial! I taught myself stitching in september and so i `m glad for your nice support! Railroding makes my stitches much more enjoyable :) I never heard of a snag nab-it - i have to get it immedeatly! Hugs and blessings from germany Gabi

@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch 4 жыл бұрын

Sell out on the Snag Nabit tool!!!! 😄😄 Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video, as I was one who had asked a few times to see how you stitch!!! I appreciate your hints too!!! 😊 So you don't do the loop method when threading your needle either....hmmm...I wonder if that shortcut that I do, makes the floss more twisted. I love the way your stitches lay. You did great!!! Thank you my dear!!! 💗💗

@gypsysmom7096 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video Steph! Back in the 70's when polyester was popular I found a tool very similar to the Snag Nabbit that would pull the "pulls" to the wrong side. It also worked great on sweaters. Thanks for showing how this tool is used for cross stitch. Your explanation of railroading was excellent. Have a wonderful and safe trip to the Netherlands and I'm looking forward to any videos you will be able to post.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words! I've seen people use the Snag-Nab-It in many different ways, especially in knitting! I'm glad I could teach you a new skill! ❤️

@rachelharbin857 4 жыл бұрын

I have been stitching for 5 years, but this video gave me an EDUCATION. 😂 I've never heard of a snag nabbit, I'd never heard the term "railroading" and I had no idea that separating your threads beforehand made them fluffier! Thanks for this video!

@StitchingWithTheSisterlies 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this steph!!!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! ❤️

@richardmackow1755 4 жыл бұрын

Sixty-nine years old and I have never heard of a snag-nabit. Just ordered one! Your video was excellent. I am going to try railroading my stitches. Have a great trip - be safe! Carol M

@angelastoutenger7944 4 жыл бұрын

I've only seen railroading on the top stitch/leg but I'm watching you do it on both. Thanks for showing. Will have to try that on my next project. Also will have to check online for that snag nabbit...have never heard of that tool.

@MelsCardCorner 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Steph! I railroad the top leg on all of my stitching. Like you, I think it really helps my stitches lay nicer and gives me better coverage. P.S. Your nails look awesome!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mel!! Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed! And thanks for the compliment on my nails! This color is EVERYTHING!❤️

@robinbaharav4627 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@cynthiawise3577 4 жыл бұрын

The back of your work looks just as good as the front! I’m in the middle of a project now but will try railroading thru the rest is it and get myself one of those dagnabit-I-can’t-stitch-evenly tools! Thank you for posting!

@nancymcdermott4993 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephanie for a very informative video. I have trouble with my stitches

@nancymcdermott4993 4 жыл бұрын

Laying flat so thanks for letting me know how to straighten them. Hope you do more stitch alongs when you get back from your trip. Hope you and Pam have a wonderful time.

@joanbrown9130 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Stephanie. You're awesomr

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Joan! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

@BevyXO 4 жыл бұрын

Steph. Thank you for the wonderful demonstration! I RR’d for a while and got out of the habit. You’ve inspired me to resume the technique. Also, the Snag Nabbit. I’m going to put it right on my needle minder because I don’t think to use that either. PS. It was relaxing watching you stitch. 🥰

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad I've inspired you to start railroading again! ❤️

@kellypruitt3860 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how beautiful your stitches are. I am going to try railroading but only when using white. Thanks so much for the lesson.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly! Thanks so much for watching! I hope you find success with railroading! I find it really helps those white stitches!

@hanner7626 4 жыл бұрын

I had a cart cooking all evening on 123stitch and literally paused this video to throw in a couple snag nabits. Yes to that information!

@marilynkelley3707 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I haven’t been paying attention to your stitch perfection, but I see it in this video. Your stitches are exquisite and I have paid attention today! I want my stitches look like Steph’s! Also, I had never heard of a snag nabbit, but I’m interested now. Thank you!

@deborahgoethe362 4 жыл бұрын

I saw someone else cross stitching like that I wondered why! I’m just starting & learning definetly going to try that my white stitches look awful! Thank you so much!

@vixxcottage 3 жыл бұрын

Always wondered what that was! 😊 Thanks

@The1952trouble 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

@bobbienelson8277 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful

@hvpta0813 Жыл бұрын

TY Steph!

@suzymcclung9789 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is all I can say! Just WOW

@MelindaBula 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you . I learned some new stuff😜

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Melinda! Thanks for watching! Learn something new every day!

@bonniebarnes7723 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you

@soccermom2001 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

@kayrichard4100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Steph! I started railroading a few weeks ago (mostly only the top stitch but I’ll start doing the bottom now). I still don’t get perfect stitches...I need a snagnabbit! I let my thread and needle dangle to unwind too. :) Safe travels on your trip!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kay!! Thanks for watching! Yes! I find that railroading BOTH legs really helps to create a fuller stitch! You should totally get yourself a Snag-Nab-It (or tell whomever you want that one would make a GREAT stocking stuffer! 😉) I've found mine to be invaluable! And yeah, I'm constantly dangling my needle to let my threads unwind...it saves me all the headaches of those pesky knots! ❤️

@sheliaymcc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Brin4011 4 жыл бұрын

Steph I was really admiring your needlework in previous video and knew you had something down, I was right, I'm going to try this soon and I'm going to pick up a snag nabet? Thanks so much! XO

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda! Thanks so much for watching! I wish you luck in trying out railroading! I promise it's super easy to learn & you'll really see a difference in your stitching! ❤️

@lizsalas6998 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I heard about your video from the Steel City Stitchers 😊😊😊

@rebeccasewing 4 жыл бұрын

Thx Steph.

@sarahgreiner2694 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I started railroading years ago when I (I think) I read about it in a magazine. And I was railroading on my fiery julbocken piece (Modern Folk Embroidery) while watching you demonstrate going "yep, yep, sounds right to me". Interesting about the snag-nab-it, I thought that was more for if you say accidentally pull the tail to the front. I didn't realize you could use that to tidy up stitches. And you're so right, it is just cross stitch.

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad what I said made sense & that railroading is working out for you too!! And yes! The Snag-Nab-It is such a wonderful tool for so many things! I hope you find is helpful!

@LowanaJ 4 жыл бұрын

Great job

@jenniferkeeney305 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video! I am a new stitcher and want sure how to use the snagnabit. Tell Kea I miss seeing her on her quilting videos and flosstube. I hope yall had a great Thanksgiving, and have a safe, wonderful trip to the Netherlands!

@karenmaddox1212 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stef! Going to try this. Question:. When you use the snag nab it, do you go in all four holes of the stitch?

@debbieandrade8139 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial thanks.

@sandyenglund6732 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it. I ant o start doing this

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy! Thanks for watching! I'm sure you'll have no trouble railroading! Enjoy!

@debglastetter851 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steph this was great. I am going to start railroading. Do you also railroad your color stitches? Your stitches are beautiful.

@OopsyDaisyDIYS 4 жыл бұрын

You did very good 😉

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@rogerjones9812 4 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorial!! I have a question though. I have done the railroad technique myself at times but since seeing your video and how amazingly great my stitches lay I'm going back to it. I have had a habit of pulling and holding with my left hand when pulling my stitches in and I notice how you just stitch with your right and leave your left hand off of the stitching....my look better your way! Just one question that I hope you answer please....when you railroad you take your needle "under" the two threads and then make your stitch, I always go between mine with the needle down from the front....do you think it makes a difference? I sure hope you and Pam have a great time......wait a minute, how could you not have a great time!!!! So happy for you both to travel to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing place!!! Enjoy and make wonderful friends and memories! I love you two and always enjoy your show. Thank you for if you answer and just thank you for the opportunity to enjoy stitching with y'all. Shelia Jones (not Roger, account is just in his name, oh well!!)

@rogerjones9812 4 жыл бұрын

I watch your video again and it just clicked for me....I heard the word "direction" this time....you were telling me the direction of my stitch! My Mom always told me to listen! This old woman and old stitcher learned a lot! Duh! I have railroaded with the splitting going in the direction of the stitch but thought you were just always no matter what going in one direction so to speak! I already use the snagnabbit and love it. Please do more tutorials on how you get your stitching and Pam's to look so great! My eyesight and shaky hands want to slow me down anyways so I open to learn. Thank you so much. I know you are right now enjoying your amazing time on your trip and I wish you all days filled with much fun!

@kathyeggleston1725 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved!!! I don’t railroad.. been stitching since the mid 80’s, but I may try. Your stitches do look amazing! I am going to have to get one of those tools. I am basically stitching on black right now, so it may well come in handy. I do have several questions that can completely wait until your jet plane makes a return trip to the USA. 1. I would like to see how you put your fabric in the qsnap. That is what I use, but I don’t fold over before I snap it in. 2. I got a new snap about 3 month ago, and it really seems very tight. I can’t even turn it cover to make it tighter. Is there a way to loosen them up? 3. Just making sure ... when you are using DMC, you go all the way right with a half stitch and then all the way back with the other half, yes. But when you are using died flosses do you do that also. It seems like with the lights and darks on the same thread would not be seen, so that one confuses me. 4. If I use the loop method with DMC, is this going to change the railroading? Now I have so many questions, you can wait until the New Year to answer! Enjoy your trip!!!

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for watching! I'll do my best to answer your questions here, but I'm also keeping notes for a Part 2 video to follow up a lot of these great questions I'm getting... 1. I lay the fabric over the Q-Snap and then clamp it in. The only reason I would need to fold my fabric over is if I have an excessive amount of fabric that it would be in the way if I didn't fold it. I'll make a note to demonstrate this in my follow-up video! 2. Q-Snap clamps will loosen over time. The more you use them the looser they become so just give it time. Fresh clamps are tighter than tight, which is how I like my fabric. The tight tension in the Q-Snap helps my stitches lay better too! 3. Yes, I stitch the same way regardless of brand/type of floss. I don't feel like I lose variegation by stitching that way with overdyed floss but if I did lose any, the quality of my stitches far outweighs the amount of variegation I lost. That's all personal preference. 4. I don't use the loop method, but from my understanding, no, it would not change how you railroad. I hope my answers helped! Please let me know if you need more clarification! ❤️

@pattispencer5170 4 жыл бұрын

You did good! My goal is my back to look as good as my front. Do you weave the end of your threads into existing threads and snip it off?🥴

@JustKeepStitchin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Patti! Thanks so much for watching! It seems as if you and I share the same goal...I love having a neat back! And to answer your question, yes, I weave the end of my thread into existing threads on the back (I always go through twice to secure the buried threads) and then snip the excess 😊