Your Tips for stitching faster

Slige

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bikergirl1515

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