This question comes in from Sharon here on the blog and it’s a really good question! I have a question about using the Q-snap or a hoop. Do you stitch on the top side of the fabric or the bottom as it lays in the frame? [fabric to hoop U shaped or inverted U shaped] […]
Stitchqueries: Can I Use a Hoop to Stitch on Linen?
This question comes from Christine in our Facebook Community about stitching on linen. I’m just getting back into stitching and want to try stitching on linen but I read that you don’t use a hoop when stitching on linen. Do you use a hoop? First of all, always great to see someone getting back into […]
Stitchqueries: Floss Organization
Hey stitchy friends, I really need your help to answer this stitchquery. Jacky is asking about floss organization – and I don’t keep a floss stash so I can’t really answer the question properly. She’s currently using floss bags and is looking for a better method of organizing all that floss. (img below shows Facebook […]
Stitchqueries: Do you use a stitching stand?
This should make for some great discussion and I hope everyone will chime in with their recommendations in the comments section below! I just hold my projects in my hands, use an embroidery hoop for my cross-stitch projects, but sometimes that gets to feeling a little awkward. What would you recommend to use as a […]
Stitchqueries: What kind of lighting?
Bad lighting can make your stitching seem difficult and really strain your eyes, so this week’s question is an important one. I’ve been doing needlepoint and cross-stitch for over 30 years but now that I have older eyes I don’t see as well at night to work on my projects so would like some recommendations […]
Stitchqueries: Finding Stitch and Stuff Bear Pattern
This week’s stitchqueries is a little bit different. This is a plea for help in finding a pattern …. Janet emailed me a few weeks ago looking for a pattern of a bear with his arms up where you stitch his face sweater and toes then cut out the bear sew him together and stuff […]
Stitchqueries: Too Good to Be True?
This week’s question is in regard to purchasing large photo conversion charts from eBay. I saw a pattern from ebay- rainbow sunset cross stitch (452) and I found it too good to be true. I think it’s a chart generated from a photograph. Can we really crosstitch the pattern to look like the picture that […]
Stitchqueries: Do you use counting pins while stitching?
This weeks question is actually for you from me – after all one person can’t possibly know everything there is to know about stitching! Do you use counting pins while you’re stitching? I’m one the fence about ordering a set of counting pins for myself and I’m wondering if you use them in your own […]
Stitchqueries: Favorite Cross Stitch Fabric
I’m really enjoying receiving your cross stitch questions and answering them each week, so please do keep asking. No question is too big or too small, I love them all (and hey, I even rhymed!) This week’s question is a fun sort of question…. I noticed you use evenweaves and linens more than aida, but […]
Stitchqueries: Cross Stitch Stocking, What Fabric to Use
This week’s Stitchqueries question about cross stitch Christmas stockings actually popped up on the Stitching the Night Away Facebook community. Rhonda mentioned: I will be starting a cross stitched stocking for my daughter soon. I’ve got evenweave or Aida to work with. Which one would be sturdier? You can see the entire discussion on Facebook […]
