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jillyann

Thanks for the great tip!

Library

What a good idea.  Thanks!

xallarae

I wouldn't be brave enough to try that!

Countedout

I've used away waste knots on the front in crewel work and gold work, to avoid flipping an  awkward large frame.

I'm not sure I'd trust myself with this method on my cross stitch. I'd prefer that my back is messier and my front is perfect. I don't give a monkey's about how my back looks, as long as a messy back can't be seen through the front, and it doesn't cause bulges in framing.

I think we get a bit obsessed about neat backs. I've played with right sides the same work, and yup it's tricky, but cross stitch isn't meant to be this kind of work.

figueirinha

I usually make a knot by make one stitch on the back of another cross stitch and them passing the threads two times and pulling

Tinggles

I've never thought of that... thanks for the info!

LucyLocket

Thanks for a great tip - I'll try it out.:)

Jakz1269

Well now I am going to have to try this and see what it looks like.  Learning new things already.

Veronik

Great tip thank you

chereylove

i will definitely try this