How do you start.

Lindy Lou

Lindy Lou replied at 2013-8-16 14:41

                               
Login/Register to enlarge

I very seldom work with any more than 2 strands and don't often blend. Find those designs tax my b ...

I too usually work with 1 strand folded to make the two strands and start with a loop.

stitcherex

On lightly populated areas, I start with the loop (about 24in strand fold into 2, yes the threads do run in opposite direction, but it's hardly noticeable, and yes, not for competition ;P).  On 32ct, this 12in double strand yields 30 to 34 full crosses with about 2 in to spare (stitched Danish method, no carrying).  Alternatively, if the threads are leftovers, I slip it under existing crosses.  Alternative 2 is an away waste knot.

The pin head is good for densely populated areas.  I find that starting is easy, but I still can't manage ending neatly, especially with 2 strands.  So I figured if I can start half the time this way (or loop or waste knot), the other half can be slipping under crosses or woven under crosses without crowding the reverse too much.

Hope this helps :)

Spooky-Nurse

Another one in favour of the loop - makes the back so much neater.

lovestitches

Excellent idea with the loop! Thanks for writing it down. However, this method doesn't work with blended thread, right?

Lindy Lou

lovestitches replied at 2013-9-30 13:00

                               
Login/Register to enlarge

Excellent idea with the loop! Thanks for writing it down. However, this method doesn't work with ble ...

No I don't think it would, but why not ask this question in the Forum.

jetzgirl

very interesting, thanks for sharing the link

ryouko

I always use the loop start method when working with solid color thread. Doesn't work well with variegated or blended threads.

evenflo09

I guess my brain is dysfunctional as I don't get how to do it. ;P

Sammicampion

I use the loop method too,

jillyann

I always use the loop stitch when I am working with a even amount of strands.  I find this method to be perfect and no mess in the back.  Of course this would not work for 2 strands blended.  Trying to figure out if there is a way but I don't think so.