How Long Should You Cut Your Embroidery Floss for Cross Stitch
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- How long you cut your embroidery thread to cross stitch with is very much a personal thing, but there are some things to think about, and pros and cons of using a longer or shorter thread.
I'm sharing my thoughts on how to decide on a thread length that will work for you, and practical tips for measuring your thread lengths.
00:00 Start
00:38 Cut length vs. working length
01:50 Benefits to using a longer thread
02:23 Downsides to using a longer thread
03:29 How long a thread I generally recommend to use
04:36 Why I like 1m thread lengths
04:54 Ways to measure out your thread lengths
06:49 When to use shorter lengths
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6:48 I was looking everywhere trying to find someone else who measures their thread by “pulls” from the skein, so I could get an idea for how many to use per working thread. This was exactly what I was looking for :)
Ah, think you, that's so awesome to hear I could provide the info you needed 😄
I also measure my thread by pulls. I use 6 pulls and loop my floss.
Exactly what I needed to make everything in my head come together and click. Thanks!
That's awesome! So glad my video was helpful for you ☺️
Kat . Thank you for another informative floss tube. I have one observation with the loop start. Re threads if you lightly press the thread between your fingers,than pull the thread one way, than the other way. There is a smoother grain to one of the directions. I have always thought you use this grain to enter the fabric and get less fraying. With the loop start you cannot use this . I have tried both ways (two threads and loop) .
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. That's a fascinating point about the grain of the thread and I have come across comments before regarding this. It was on my list to test this out so I will definitely get on to that! Have you noticed any difference when you use 2 strands or a loop?
You REALLY like the Loop Start! 😁
How long's a piece of string??
...Twice as long as half its length. 👍
Thanks for another great video.
Oh yes...loop start EVERY.SINGLE.TIME 🤣
Good answer to how long's a piece of string; my uncle often says that to me 😂
You lost me when I had to keep looking up the conversion to inches (on my planet!). It would have been more helpful to have included inches in your talk. 😢
Thanks for the feedback but it's not something I'll be including in my videos.