Come and join me as I take a step by step look at all the things I do to get organised and prepare to start a big new cross stitch project.
I'm using a lovely pattern called Julia, the Firefly Princess by Bella Filipina to show you how I order and organise my supplies before I dive into the stitching.
Chapters;
00:00 Start
00:50 Buying pattern and ordering supplies
01:21 Buying threads
03:10 Buying extras e.g. beads
04:02 Buying fabric
08:26 Preparing fabric edges
11:28 Using a project bag
12:20 Preparing the chart
14:30 Preparing the threads
19:42 Finding my start point on the fabric
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**OTHER VIDEOS MENTIONED**
5 methods to stop cross stitch fabric fraying:
https://youtu.be/ns5yqFL1DoM
How to use floss drops to organise your embroidery threads for cross stitch:
https://youtu.be/_39SLN9OVe4
**OTHER LINKS**
Arts and Designs:
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Polstitches
https://www.polstitches-designs.co.uk/
Not Enough WIP Bags:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Notenoughwipbags
Annie’s Keepers Floss Drops (scroll down to find them):
https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/thread-storage-1448-c.asp
DMC floss drop labels from Sirithre:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1198357598/dmc-thread-drop-labels-organize-your?