Starting cross stitch

Is your cross stitch project turning into a mess? Here are some quick, helpful tips and tricks on how to cross stitch neatly.

An beginner's guide to cross stitch, from picking out materials to starting your your first project. Avoid common mistakes and learn a new craft!

Here I cover 7 different thread starts: Ways to make that first stitch so that your thread stays in place and keeps your back tidy!

Learn how to cross stitch with this quick tutorial on how to stitch whole cross stitches and find where to start in a cross stitch pattern.

There are a number of ways to start your thread when doing cross stitch or hand embroidery, but my all-time favorite is the knotless loop start method. Not only is it quick and easy, but it helps keep the back of your work neat and tidy. While it is my go-to method, there is one caveat. The loop method can only be used when you are stitching with an even number of strands, that is 2, 4, or 6 strands. Cross stitch is often done with two strands -- for example, when you are stitching on…

The loop start is the best cross stitch trick! It's so easy, too! Never struggle to start your cross stitch projects again - read the loop start tutorial!

A reader shares her tip for reducing bulk in counted cross stitch. A great way to start cross stitch using even numbers of strands.

33K views · 1.9K likes | Cross stitch patterns with snark and sass on Instagram: "Now I know it seems like this shouldn't work, but it really does! 😯 Not sure when to use it or why it's useful? Here are my top two scenarios: ☝️ When backstitching with one strand, ESPECIALLY when I'm doing text in the middle of a design with no cross stitches nearby to bury the thread ✌️ When stitching with three strands on 14 count, again usually when I don't have nearby stitches to easily bury the thread…

When first starting a new hobby, it can be easy to be discouraged by mistakes. If you follow these tips, you should be stitching like a pro in no time!