Everything I Do Before the First Stitch | Flosstube Extra
You asked, and I’m delivering! We’re slowing things down today to make sure that single-strand start is crystal clear once and for all. 🧵✨ Ever wonder what actually happens BEFORE the first stitch? 🧵 Today I’m walking you through my real project prep process in real time — from pulling fabric and floss to getting everything into the hoop and ready to stitch. I’m also showing my easy 1-strand start again… but MUCH more clearly this time after so many of you asked for a better look! 🤣 -------------------- IN THIS EPISODE Real-Time Fabric Selection: See exactly how I pair linen with my floss and what I'm looking for in the "reaction." The Floss Pull: My process for choosing colors when I’m stitching from my stash. Prep & Hooping: How I get my fabric drum-tight and ready for work. The 1-Strand Start: A (hopefully) clearer, slower demonstration so you can master it on your very next project. -------------------- 🕑 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro & Prompting ChatGPT and Gemini 05:32 - Pulling Linen & Floss: Making the Hard Choices 33:59 - Prepping the Linen & Hooping Up 38:02 - Tutorial: The Single-Strand Start -------------------- 🔗 LINKS Must-Have Stitching Tools https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrov... My Finishing Faves https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrov... Spring Quaker https://primrosecottageshop.com/produ... Nurge Hoop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XLG98GG?... Annie’s Keepers https://www.beeyoutifulsipandstitcher... Pip & Chip Stickers https://www.fatquartershop.com/pip-an... Instagram / shadygrovestitcher -------------------- #flosstube #crossstitch #stitchinghacks #singlestrandstart #crossstitchtutorial #shadygrovestitcher #primrosecottage #stitchwithme #projectsetup
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