Slige Publish time 2015-6-22 09:04

Your Tips for stitching faster

wanting to know peoples tips for faster stitching


My tips are:

[*]using a frame and stand - two handed stitching.
[*]gridding and parking
[*]having threads sorted and precut - grab quickly
[*]sharp scissors

Rapsy Publish time 2015-6-22 12:13

I definitely do the two handed stitching.That is heaps faster.And gridding!   And coloring in what Ive stitched so I dont waste time looking for my spot.

Also, when I park, I make a note on my pattern so I know a parked thread is there. That helps with any confusion, in case I mis-park a thread.   

eclecticstitch Publish time 2015-6-26 01:53

I use the loop method for a quick start, needle minders (I used to be constantly looking for where I stuck my needle).Ive just started highlighting what I have stitched and that seems to help a lot as well.

kathyhase Publish time 2015-6-27 05:21

I thread a lot of needles of the same color if I know there are a lot of that color stitches in the area I am working on.
I color in my work as I go on my chart.
I use a floor stand.
I just recently started using a laying tool to have my stitches lay side by side.It is faster than the railroading or untwisting my thread.
I also enlarge my pattern and I have lots of pairs of reading glasses around.I cant stitch w/out them.
I hope this helps.

katieme Publish time 2015-7-2 17:51

stupid question from a beginner (im thinking about starting.. not sure)
what is gridding?
and two-hand stitching, you mean, you use your left hand AND right hand to stitch?? wow.

katieme Publish time 2015-7-3 17:21

Gudrunhart, thanks a lot!.. i imagined you like geniuses doing 2 "x" at the same time with each hand! lol... looks like a have a lot to learn before starting.. i only know how to do the "x" and nothing else ... i will take my time i think.

3furrycats Publish time 2015-7-14 22:50

I dont need to go quicker.I just enjoy the process for what it is.:)Watching TV at the same time can lead to a problem....LOL

imuni55 Publish time 2015-7-15 03:21

I stitch with 2 hands when its convenient, I dont change needles (each color has its own needle), I have a copy of my design and mark off everything that I already stitched.
Thats all, I think. But, generally, I dont try to stitch faster, because I do enjoy the process ))))

radsweb Publish time 2015-7-15 11:09

These are all very useful tips , I find that sometimes the fabric has more of a say then I appreciate :)

bikergirl1515 Publish time 2015-7-17 22:38

I use most of these tips but parking is one thing I need to practice more before it becomes natural to me.
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