I use the loop method if Im stitching with 2 threads
I use the loop method on my over two stitching. If Im working with a blend of two strands Ill put a knot tying them together, cut the tail off it, and start as if its a loop.
The knot is so miniscule that it never shows, and it doesnt cause a lump when the piece is framed.
When I stitch over 1, with 1 strand I cant 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 HAEDs this drives me mad, when Im starting and ending a lot of threads all the time. Ive started making a small knot in the strand, and starting with that. It goes much faster now, and I havent had any problems with bulges in framing.
Id 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 Im working with a blend of two strands Ill put...
Thank You for your suggestions of starting.
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I also sometimes use this method.
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.
Im using this method too. And now started also using micro stitches for combined colors and to end off the threads.
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 cant do the loop.In that case I leave a little excess on the back and stich over it to anchor the end
Loop start whenever possible, though I havent blended threads before. I have a couple patterns which do require this and havent started them yet. Might use pin stitch when this happens
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