Finally a sewing stitch tutorial that’s easy to understand! And the video tips were useful too. I had no idea the playback speed could be slowed down! That’s useful on this video and will be on many others. Many people go too fast when demonstrating a technique and replaying it isn’t helpful at times. Even the tic-tac-toe imagery when stitching on linen is very helpful. I haven’t tried that yet, but baby steps…LOL

This is the only video I’ve found where I could actually see what you were doing. Most people go way too fast with the stitches. Thanks for making a video that is so helpful.

I just found you I’m coming back after a long hiatus. I always used the poke method. I’m going to try this . Thank you !

This is the best tutorial I have seen for the sewing method! Thank you.

I have to agree with you about starting my rows at the bottom and working upwards in order to produce nicer stitches. I JUST discovered this and it`s because when I work up I am coming up for a new stitch in the upper right corner(which has no sitches yet in it) and then going down in the lower left, which is going “against” the stitch below that is already in that hole (as Jan Hicks referred to them as “clean” and dirty” holes). When I try to come UP in a hole that already has 2 legs of 2 different crosses in it (a dirty hole”) I risk coming up IN one of those existing threads, causing it to split and the stitch then looks bad. So to sum up, come up in holes where no stitches already exist and go down in holes where stitches already exist.

That was excellent, Theresa. I was born a stab stitcher, and I'll probably die one, but I would definitely refer others to this video if they wanted to try it--clear, concise, demonstrated, fun.

Your demonstration was perfect! I have been stitching in hand since 1986 when I took a class with Darlene O’Steen and she showed us how to stitch in hand. I have tried frames, etc., but they are so uncomfortable to me and all the fussing around with turning them, re-tightening them and getting re-situated after you finish a thread frustrates me. I agree that good tension is key and stitchers will get better at their tension with practice. You are correct about when stitching over-one, the sewing method does not make the stitches lay correctly, but you can still stitch from the top of your work using the stab method. Thank you for sharing “our” method with the stitching community, Theresa-you did a great job explaining it.

Great video. I used to use the sewing method but after carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery both hands are really weak. I now need a scroll frame and floor stand. I stitch slowly but tell myself it is ok because I am burning more calories by reaching up and down under my fabric for each stitch. There is always a positive. 😊

I learned to stitch in hand in the 70's but got caught up in the q-snap frenzy in the 90's and never enjoyed stitching as much after that. I didn't realize until I watched your video that the enjoyment I miss is stitching in hand using the sewing method. Thank you for a great tutorial which I have already watched 3 times. I watch you faithfully and look forward to your posts.

Thank you very much. This has been the most comprehensive hand stitching video I’ve seen and I’ve viewed many. I’m now hand stitching away….😃

You have the gift of teaching. You made this so simple and clear. I think everyone should give other stitching methods a try, if you don't explore or test the waters, how do you know that something will or will not work for you, speed up your stitching. I sometimes us a hoop (small) and occasionally a Q-snap, I also stitch in hand. I love the feeling of being unencumbered when stitching in hand. I'm a life long learner at age 78, have enjoyed every step of the journey. Thanks for an excellent video. You're a natural in front of the camera.

I was watching Priscilla and Chelsea on FlossTube, they suggested watching how you stitch-in-hand. Your tutorial was great, I’m going to give it a try. So many beautiful patterns to stitch and not enough time. Have a nice day.🐝

Awesome tubtorial! I use this method with a hoop or frame and you are absolutely correct on loosening the fabric tension. Works like a charm! Thanks again for sharing with this fantastic community! Suzette x

Fantastic, thanks. Definitely starting when I have a new start. Life is a continual learning process, isn't it!!! You are a natural teacher!

Great video Theresa!! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I have dabbled in hand sewing a few times but never really pursued it, however, I would like to stitch faster so I am going to give this a try on my current project. I stitch using a hoop right now and I can see by your demonstration that not having to unscrew the hoop and repositioning it will save me lots of time. Thanks again Theresa, I always look forward to your videos.

Thanks for showing this method slowly. I’ve watched other tutorials and they were fast and I was all “what”! 💕

Thank you for doing this tutorial! I usually use a Q snaps but the piece I'm working on is really close to the corner. So I pulled it off the frame and started stitching and found myself doing the sewing method. I love it! Inspired by Flosstube

Thank you! This is the way I learned many (43) years ago from a Danish friend. I have always second guessed my method when stitching with friends who used frames and hoops. I go back and forth from hoops to hand sewing and I honestly can’t tell the difference in my stitches. I really like the Danish method of hand sewing the best. Your stitching is beautiful!

Great tube-torial!!! You did a great job showing how it is done and just how easy it is! More tutorials would be awesome! Thanks and happy stitching!

Just getting back to cross stitching and very interested in the sewing by hand method. Your video has been very informative. Thanks.

Thank you thank you thank you! I finally get it!!!! Love that you start on Aida cloth, much easier to see. And your stitching is so easy to follow….the best part for my brain is “upper right, lower right……upper left, lower left”. Whoohoo! Your tube-torial is the Best!!!!!!

I am going to watch this over and over until I get this. I want to learn this cross stitch way so bad. TY for your time in making this video.

That was fantastic! Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️ It looks so easy and logical when you do the sewing method. I started using the sewing method about a month ago and still struggle, but I’m determined to master it one day, lol. I just so love to free myself from my floorstand, scroll rods, and q-snaps...it’s just too time consuming to start and get settled when I want to stitch. I’d like to just grab my project and get going and I think I can do this much easier without all the extra tools. Again, thanks for your demonstration! You got me all motivated 😍👍🏼🤗😙!

Thank you Theresa! I enjoy alternating some projects by using the sewing method to give my wrists a break. Always enjoy your videos. I just finished the "Let You Heart Be Light" project from Katrina Boyd's Retreat! Such a joy to stitch. Blessings to you....Renee

Thanks for taking the time to post this tutorial. I stitch in hand using the sewing method. I do prefer to stitch on fabric that isn't quite so soft as I have found I have issues with my tension so I like stitching on fabric that has a little more "structure." I totally agree with you - stitch the way you like and are comfortable with - what makes you happy!

No rules. Do what works for you...I agree. I also enjoy seeing how others go about their stitching. I find it interesting,. Thank for this tutorial. You did great job.

Great tutorial! This is exactly how I stitch, except I do use a hoop. Years ago I took a class in how to quilt by hand and this is the method I use for my cross stitching. I have the fabric in the hoop usually pretty tightly, (I only tend to loosen it if the fabric is especially stiff). I use my finger underneath to push up on the linen slightly, right above the stitch I'm making and it helps to guide the needle back up where I want it to go. The hoop helps me with my thread tension, which does tend to be on the tight side, and also helps to keep my left hand relaxed. I'm commenting here because I think some people don't like the sewing method because they don't like stitching in hand. So my testimonial is that, as you said, you can still use the sewing method and keep your hoop or frame or Q snaps! Thank you for your videos, I am so glad that you are feeling better and that you've come back to the stitching community. I have so many of your beautiful sampler charts, and I look forward to buying more of them!

Thank you!! I love that you don’t make anyone feel that there is only one way. Your videos have helped me since being so long since I have cross stitched. Looking forward to more videos.

I’ve wanted to try IN HAND, I’ve watched many many videos and yours made the most since and easiest to understand . Thank you

Wow! I have watched all of your flosstube videos, but didn't realize you had tutorials as well. I am back into cross stitch after 19 years and am so overwhelmed by the new floss, linen and designers! This video is so well done. I have heard a lot of talk about stitching in hand and have watched a few videos, but yours was so easy to follow and the close up on both types of fabric was very helpful. Thank you for willingly sharing your knowledge with me! Congratulations on your recent decision to leave the corporate 9-5 and follow your passion! You are very gifted designer and your spirit of a teacher is very apparent. I would hope our paths would cross (no pun intended) some day!!!

Lol. That's how I was taught over 30 years ago. I thought it was going to be a fantastic video with a different way to how I normally do it!

This changes everything. No wonder my piece has been taking me ages to complete. Than you so much!

So excited to see this video! You did an awesome tube-torial and looking forward to more....please!! You make it look so darn easy and your stitching looks beautiful. I stitch mostly on 40 ct because I also love the delicate look it gives. I stitch 2 handed with qsnaps or scroll rods and that was extremely awkward at first so I had to practice a lot. But I would love to have the freedom of no frames and stands and just pick up a project and stitch. I'm going to practice, practice, practice. Thanks for doing this video Theresa!

Hi, thanks for posting. I've 'accidentally' stitched with sewing method, with small patterns in hand. But I like your logic, I am loosening my hoop project now to try it. To me, every pattern is an opportunity to learn something new! 😁

You did a great job with your camera work! I stitch on a frame with my right hand under and left hand on top and pull back in forth. I rest the frame in my lap with the right lower cradled in the crook of my right elbow. It also helps to prop the left side of the frame against something and I use a floor stand. Not sure I described that clearly but it works really well for me. You mentioned discount frames in a previous video. I discovered Hobby Lobby's a couple years ago and got one for $11 that was originally $113. I found 5 this week so thanks for the reminder! I would love to see you do a framing tutorial. Framing is so expensive and my diys are a mess. Thanks so much for the time and effort you put into your videos!

I’ve watched several videos on stitching in hand and yours is BY FAR the easiest to understand and gave me confidence enough to try it. Thank you

Oh my goodness! When I heard people doing the sewing method I could not figure it out. Thank you so much for the awesome tutorial! Tomorrow’s list...sewing method!

Best tutorial I have seen on the sewing method. You did an excellent job. I know the sewing method. I switch on and off. I stitch with frames with two hands also. I do feel if you were taught this method the first time you stitched it is easy to do. I am sure a lot of people will learn from this tutorial. So many ways to do things.🌻

This was so helpful! Thank you!

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

Very helpful tutorial, thank you! 😊

Thank you! Very helpful video!

I actually knew how to do the sewing method and it is the method I use for x-stitch. But I can't believe it! Finally, someone showed me how to actually stitch on linen. A tic-tac-toe board. I get it now. I can related to that. Thank you so much. I just might be able to tackle it with that information.

Loved your video, it was very helpful 😊

I also use the sewing method in hand but I sew the opposite direction. I sew from right to left and cross each x at a time, although on occasion I will sew a half and then come back and cross. When I sew right to left I go from lower left to upper right, then across (underneath ) to upper left and then lower right. And yes I'm right handed. I think because I learned to garment sew first this is more natural motion like hemming or basting. But I think it's so interesting how each of us does what's the most comfortable motion. Love love love your videos and I really enjoyed seeing how you stitch.

Thank you!!! You explained it perfectly!

Thank you “sew” much for teaching the sewing method. You’re an amazing and talented teacher. Now I just need you to teach me how to quilt so I can live up to my last name. 😀.

Fantastic video!!!! Great demo!!!

Wow! This is awesome thanks so much for the tutorial!

Thank you for sharing your technique 💕

Mind blown!! Thx for the tut! Connie

Thank you for showing me this. I will try this when I get a chance.

Thank you for this tutorial. I will try it.

Loved your video, you explained it very well. Thank you.

This was so very helpful!

Thanks really helpful ,I’m just starting crossstitch

This is the best tutorial on stitching in hand that I have seen so far. Thank you so much!

Great teaching

Thank you for sharing this technique. I’m going to give it a try on some 28 linen.

Thank you! Thank you! This method finally makes sense. The angle you used, and the slowed down timing as you explained what you were doing was perfect. Now to put it into practice!

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing.

Delightful! Thank you for the tips

I love your fur family!

Great video. Just learning the sewing method, thank you x

Thank you for this easy to see tutorial. I will be trying it!

Thank you so much for sharing with us Teresa. I love hearing how other people do things. I was told once that if you steal from one person you are a plagiarist, but if you steal from everyone you’re brilliant. I️ appreciate all the effort it takes to make these videos. Happy stitching and happy new year!

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial!

thank you - very helpful..... Going to give it a try. Getting back into cross stitch.

This video was very helpful. I have been doing most of my stitching in hand, but struggled with the sewing method. Your tips really helped as I was stitching along with you. Started out a little slow, but as I am doing it more, it is becoming easier and faster. Thanks for taking the time to share this video 😸

Really liked this tutorial, stitches and stitching easy to see.

Oh You have showed me the Best of the Best video of sewing method for cross stitch!!!!!!!!!

I enjoyed this tutorial and I think I learned a little something. Thank you

Great Video!!! TY!!! I love seeing your BEAUTIFUL KITTIES!!! They are ADORABLE!!! 🐾💗🐾

Great demonstration! Thanks for sharing 🤗

I’ve been using sewing method for years. I don’t remember where I learned about it or when I started using it. Perhaps I transferred it over from the crewel embroidery I sometimes did at that time. There was no Flosstube when I was first doing it. I find the rhythm of the sewing method makes this hobby so relaxing. I was distracted from stitching for years with work, family responsibilities and volunteer activities. I’m so glad to be back and so happy that people like you put together these videos to keep us motivated and inspired. Happy stitching everyone.

Thank you for the tutorial, I have not stitched for years so appreciate the update.

Thank you for this video! The sewing method makes more sense now. I am going to give it a try.

Great tutorial THANKS!

This has helped me so much!

Great video! Thank you!

Thank you so much! Watching you I think I have figured this out. Now practice makes perfect.😊

I have been searching on KZfaq for a comprehensive video on stitching in hand and your's is excellent. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this :)

Thanks for the tips! I am a returning cross stitcher! I will definitely be using your tips!

Thanks for the tutorial. I’m going to give this a go!

Thank you so much, I never thought to use this method . It will help with my RA

Great video! You did a great job showing how you sew in hand. Definitely want to give it a try.

Thank you so much for the demonstration. I’ve been curious about this method and I will definitely try it. 😊

Thank you. It was certainly encouraging. I will try it again.

Thank you for this! Just finding out about this…wow! What a difference it makes 😀

This is such a great video! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try.

this was a great video and really helped me, thank you!

Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to record this! Love your kitty too!

Thank you so much ❤️ I have courage to follow your example. You did great!!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m going to try it tonight!

Love the sewing method...the best tutorial for this method...thank you, Teresa!

Oh! Oh! Slapping the table...Thank you! I finally get it. Much much much thanks!

Thank for taking the time to show us....have a great week..

Thank you for a great video. I’m so happy that you shared, we have to find the method that works best for each of us. What works for one doesn’t work for everyone. Have a lovely day!

This was so helpful! I’ve been stitching a long time, but I never tried this method because it was confusing to me. I understand now thanks to your tutorial. I’m gonna give this a try for sure!

Thank you for the tutorial. I've always wondered how to do this. Going to give it a try tonight. 🤞