15 Top Tips for Cross Stitch Beginners

Yes, 15 tips is a lot, but these are all things that will make your cross stitching easier, neater and hopefully more fun! And I definitely wish I'd known some of these earlier on my cross stitch journey!
If you are a beginner to cross stitch then I hope this will be super helpful...but even seasoned stitchers may well learn something!

00:00 Start
01:25 Tip #1 - no rules!
02:06 Tip #2 - good light
03:11 Tip #3 - top arms go the same way
04:09 Tip #4 - count and mark off
06:53 Tip #5 - keep it clean
07:42 Tip #6 - wash and press your finished pieces
08:40 Tip #7 - learn the loop method
09:03 Tip #8 - get organised
10:26 Tip #9 - buy good quality supplies
11:15 Tip #10 - start with the right supplies
13:20 Tip #11 - read all the instructions first
13:41 Tip #12 - untwist your thread
14:03 Tip #13 - start from the middle
14:56 Tip #14 - safe needle parking
16:12 Tip #15 - stitch what you love
17:45 Bonus tip - learn the lingo

*CROSS STITCH PATTERN USED IN VIDEO*

Floral Birdhouse Wreath:
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*LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO*

How to track cross stitch progress by marking off your pattern:
How to Track Cross Stitch Progress by...

How to do a loop start for cross stitch:
How to do a Loop Start for Cross Stitch

Why are some DMC embroidery thread skeins a different colour?
Why are Some DMC Embroidery Thread Sk...

How to choose the right size needle for cross stitch:
How to Choose the Right Size Needle f...

How to untwist your embroidery thread:
How to Untwist your Cross Stitch Embr...

PDF Cross stitch project planner and stitching tracker:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/12574...

PDF Cross Stitch Terms and Acronyms:
https://0ebbbda4-13eb-4d5d-92f3-fcab1...

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