How to Cross Stitch With Textured Floss

After all the preparation, it was time to take the plunge and add the textured floss to the design. I had already stitched a test on the same fabric count (14-count) and I knew that one strand of FurTaStitch would provide ample coverage.

I also tested the grain of the floss and was careful to thread my needle so that the floss would pass through the fabric as smoothly as possible.

For this project, I used a hoop to help me control the fabric tension and as a result, the stitch tension.

Because I stitched left-to right, I didn't have much trouble with the fluff obscuring my view. Some stitchers may find a laying tool or a large tapestry needle helpful for adjusting the floss as progress is made.

I broke one needle, but that was because I should have been using a larger size. It was better for opening the holes in the floss and allowing it to pass with less friction. A chenille needle may also be useful for projects with many fractional stitches.

I also used a needle threader - it was difficult to thread the needle with the little fuzzy fibers going every which-a-way.