sewing beads on cross stitch

jillyann

Just wondering if there is a right way to stitch beads on cross stitch. Using full cross stitch so that the beads lay straight up and down or half cross stitch so that the beads lay diaagonally?.

beckysbiz

this is great to know as I have needle used beads on cross stitch before but want to make a biscournu which has beads on it. I havent made a biscornu before either so its going to be a couple of new challenges for me, i'm so excited

jessandkesha

I find that a full 'x' stitch works best too. gets a bit fiddly to put the second stitch through but if you use a fine point needle, it makes life a lot easier :)

xxxtglxxx

I have never done a full cross when attaching beads.  I do use a basket stitch (behind) though for extra stability.

minahadji

Good question. I'm planning to replace few french knots with beads and was wandering for the best approach.

mamounette

c'est une affaire de gout , je prefere faire une croix aussi

seditas

Muchas gracias por compartir !!!

htsear13

Thank you for sharing :)

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

qle

Thank you very much

CraftyLouAnna

I always cross the stitches through the bead and I don't see it makes much difference to the finished product.  I just want my beads secured well to the piece.

HannaSolo

There is no right or wrong way. It doesn't really matter which way you do it. I always use a full cross stitch because I like the beads to lay up and down versus on an angle.

jillyann

Thanks for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I have only used beads once and I used full cross stitch as well.

jillyann

Thanks so much for your input.

Jakz1269

I have always used a full cross stitch as well.  I find that it makes the beads more secure.