How do you start.

xallarae

I use the loop method if I'm stitching with 2 threads

Countedout

I use the loop method on my over two stitching. If I'm working with a blend of two strands I'll put a knot tying them together, cut the tail off it, and start as if it's a loop.

The knot is so miniscule that it never shows, and it doesn't cause a lump when the piece is framed.

When I stitch over 1, with 1 strand I can't loop. I sometimes catch the thread at the back of other colors stitched on there, but on really tiny canvas this can mount up and cause a bulge when the piece is framed.  

On my HAED's this drives me mad, when I'm starting and ending a lot of threads all the time. I've started making a small knot in the strand, and starting with that. It goes much faster now, and I haven't had any problems with bulges in framing.

I'd love to know if there are any other techniques people use especially when using 1 strand over 1 thread of the smaller count fabrics.

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I use the loop method on my over two stitching. If I'm working with a blend of two strands I'll put  ...

Thank You for your suggestions of starting.

chereylove

THIS IS REALLY USEFUL..

Yellowbird

I also sometimes use this method.

dogsrock

I typically use 2 threads for 16 count and higher, and 3 threads for 14 count. I start from the top left corner and use the loop knot in the back.

viris

I'm using this method too. And now started also using micro stitches for combined colors and to end off the threads.

mardy

I use the loop method as described when I can.  I stitch a lot of Theresa Wentzler and she uses a lot of blends so you can't do the loop.  In that case I leave a little excess on the back and stich over it to anchor the end

xxstitcher

Loop start whenever possible, though I haven't blended threads before. I have a couple patterns which do require this and haven't started them yet. Might use pin stitch when this happens

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