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! 🤣

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*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.

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🕑 *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 

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🔗 *LINKS*

Must-Have Stitching Tools
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrovestitcher/list/2ACMBIYZ8L94R?ref_=aipsflist

My Finishing Faves
https://www.amazon.com/shop/shadygrovestitcher/list/LDM73TFV1HNW?ref_=aipsflist

Spring Quaker
https://primrosecottageshop.com/products/spring-quaker-cross-stitch-by-lindsey-weight-of-primrose-cottage-pdf-pattern

Nurge Hoop
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XLG98GG?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzemil0e17-20&creativeASIN=B09XLG98GG&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2ACMBIYZ8L94R&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_d_asin&th=1

Annie’s Keepers
https://www.beeyoutifulsipandstitchery.com/search?q=annie%27s+keepers&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

Pip & Chip Stickers
https://www.fatquartershop.com/pip-and-chip

Instagram
http://instagram.com/shadygrovestitcher/

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