Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this week’s video, Ford shows you how to turn a simple spreadsheet into a powerful cross stitch design tool! From custom floss colours and symbols to easy-to-follow count grids, he’ll guide you through everything you need to know.
Then, watch as he creates a brand-new nerdy pattern from scratch, explaining every step along the way. By the end, you’ll have all the inspiration you need to start designing the cross stitch pattern you’ve been dreaming of.
Whether you're new to flosstube and cross stitch, or more experienced, you'll find plenty of stitching ideas and inspiration here!
Featured DMC Floss Card:
dmc.com/US/en/products/floss-color-card-mouline-pearl-cotton
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:40 Why Sheets?
00:55 First steps - configure row and column counts
02:37 Making cells square and centering text
03:19 Grid lines
04:33 Conditional formatting and custom colors
07:08 Making stitches, copy&paste warnings
08:26 Design timelapse
08:50 Finalizing chart details and information
10:19 Setting custom symbols
11:13 Printing pattern or saving as a PDF
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Leave us a COMMENT below - what would your dream cross stitch pattern look like?
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POPULAR VIDEOS:
✿ CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS: youtu.be/PBq4n-VIcsY
✿ HOW TO IRON CROSS STITCH: youtu.be/zRR9gRqhoYg
✿ HOW TO WASH CROSS STITCH: youtu.be/HrqCIFmZ2bw
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ABOUT US:
Thanks for visiting our channel! We’re so glad you’re here. Caterpillar Cross Stitch was created with a passion for bringing modern, fun, and fresh designs to the world of cross stitch. We aim to make stitching enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher. We hope you enjoy the videos, and we can’t wait to share more stitching inspiration with you.
Happy stitching!
In this week’s video, Ford shows you how to turn a simple spreadsheet into a powerful cross stitch design tool! From custom floss colours and symbols to easy-to-follow count grids, he’ll guide you through everything you need to know.
Then, watch as he creates a brand-new nerdy pattern from scratch, explaining every step along the way. By the end, you’ll have all the inspiration you need to start designing the cross stitch pattern you’ve been dreaming of.
Whether you're new to flosstube and cross stitch, or more experienced, you'll find plenty of stitching ideas and inspiration here!
Featured DMC Floss Card:
dmc.com/US/en/products/floss-color-card-mouline-pearl-cotton
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:40 Why Sheets?
00:55 First steps - configure row and column counts
02:37 Making cells square and centering text
03:19 Grid lines
04:33 Conditional formatting and custom colors
07:08 Making stitches, copy&paste warnings
08:26 Design timelapse
08:50 Finalizing chart details and information
10:19 Setting custom symbols
11:13 Printing pattern or saving as a PDF
NEW? Please SUBSCRIBE here so you don't miss out: youtube.com/c/caterpillarcrossstitch?sub_confirmation=1 Don't forget to hit the BELL!
SHOP: caterpillarcrossstitch.com
Download your FREE eBook of 10 digital cross stitch patterns, worth £60, when you join the Stitch Club for free here: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=UPA9pP&g=Ud7upB
Leave us a COMMENT below - what would your dream cross stitch pattern look like?
We post NEW VIDEOS every Monday at 7pm London time.
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S O C I A L M E D I A:
💚 FACEBOOK GROUP: facebook.com/groups/caterpillarXS
📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/caterpillarcrossstitch
💻 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/caterpillarcrossstitch
📧 EMAIL: support@caterpillarcrossstitch.com
🎵 TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@caterpillarcrossstitch
Please SHARE this video with any friends or family who might find it interesting!
------------------------------------------------------------------
POPULAR VIDEOS:
✿ CROSS STITCH FOR BEGINNERS: youtu.be/PBq4n-VIcsY
✿ HOW TO IRON CROSS STITCH: youtu.be/zRR9gRqhoYg
✿ HOW TO WASH CROSS STITCH: youtu.be/HrqCIFmZ2bw
CATERPILLAR CROCHET:
💚 FACEBOOK: facebook.com/groups/caterpillarcrochet
📸 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/caterpillar__crochet
ABOUT US:
Thanks for visiting our channel! We’re so glad you’re here. Caterpillar Cross Stitch was created with a passion for bringing modern, fun, and fresh designs to the world of cross stitch. We aim to make stitching enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher. We hope you enjoy the videos, and we can’t wait to share more stitching inspiration with you.
Happy stitching!
