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#Flosstube 43 Design a Cross Stitch Pattern WITHOUT a Computer! 🧵✏️ | No Apps, No Technology!

Maria O Kusztor DesignsUnited Kingdom
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Maria from Maria O Kusztor Designs demonstrates three traditional, technology-free methods for designing cross stitch patterns. She begins by showing her personal notebooks and hand-drawn designs, explaining how she starts with simple sketches on plain paper before transferring them to graph paper. The video then walks through each method in detail: using a graph paper notebook, using larger maths paper, and using a clear plastic 10x10 graph sheet that can be printed or used directly. Throughout, Maria shares tips on counting stitches, using three-quarter and quarter stitches, and calculating pattern sizes, making the tutorial accessible for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

  • Maria shows her personal design notebooks and hand-drawn sketches, including an Advent wreath design.
  • She demonstrates how to use graph paper to create a simple apple pattern, calculating stitch counts.
  • Using maths paper, she designs a pencil motif, explaining how to adapt larger squares for stitching.
  • She introduces a clear plastic 10x10 graph sheet that can be printed or used directly for pattern making.
  • Maria explains her preference for three-quarter and quarter stitches to add refinement to designs.
  • She encourages viewers to try the methods and share which they prefer in the comments.
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Have you ever wondered how to design your own cross stitch patterns without using a computer, tablet, phone or pattern-making app? 🧵✏️
In today's video, I'm showing you 3 different ways to design a cross stitch pattern completely without electronic devices!
As a cross stitch designer, I love the creative process of turning a simple idea into a stitchable pattern — and sometimes, going back to basics and designing with nothing more than paper, pencil and a little patience is the perfect way to do it. ❤️
So grab yourself a cup of tea ☕, your favourite pencil and some graph paper, and let's design!

Traditional ways of planning your design and figuring out your stitches without relying on pattern-making software or apps.
You don't need expensive equipment or specialist software to start designing cross stitch patterns.
Sometimes all you need is a pencil, some graph paper and an idea! 🥰
And honestly, that's one of the things I love about cross stitch — the creative possibilities are endless. Whether you're designing professionally or simply creating something for yourself, there's something really relaxing about sitting down and working it out stitch by stitch.

If you're interested in cross stitch designing, creating your own patterns, traditional pattern-making, or simply love the relaxing side of stitching, I hope you'll enjoy coming along with me!

💗 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave me a comment:
Have you ever designed a cross stitch pattern by hand? Which of these 3 methods would you try?

🧵 ABOUT MY CHANNEL
Welcome to my little corner of the cross stitch world! 🥰
I'm a cross stitch designer and stitcher, and I love sharing my designs, pattern-making process, stitching projects, tips, tricks, craft hauls and all the little things that make this hobby so enjoyable.
Cross stitch is my favourite way to slow down, relax and enjoy a quiet evening — and I hope my videos inspire you to pick up your needle and stitch along with me. ✨
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, you're very welcome here!

🛍️ FIND MY CROSS STITCH PATTERNS
If you'd like to see my cross stitch designs and patterns, you can find them in my shop:
Maria O Kusztor Designs ❤️
https://mariaokusztordesigns.etsy.com

💬 LET'S CONNECT
If you enjoyed this video, make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss my next cross stitch video!
And tell me in the comments:
Do you design your patterns by hand, or do you prefer using a computer/app? 🧵✏️

I couldn't share the link for the brown plastic canvas because it says out of stock, but don't worry, they always have more in a week or two.

https://www.temu.com item ID: AN818764
Shop name: foxkoko

Also here in this one, you can buy the clear 14 count plastic canvas. 
https://share.temu.com/mpqqTj3ZUJB

Happy stitching 🧵🪡


00:00 Welcome
00:45 My drawings
07:18 Graph paper
14:05 Maths Paper
22:05 Plastic 10 by 10 Graph Sheet
27:00 Goodbye
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