Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 2734578 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 123026 [first] => 0 [author] => xincinti [authorid] => 18621 [subject] => [dateline] => 1360791869 [message] => great info [useip] => 65.27.218.255 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 2868946 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 123026 [first] => 0 [author] => EskimoKisses [authorid] => 17485 [subject] => [dateline] => 1363097312 [message] => I usually thread the ending back under the stitches that ive just done, it avoids knots and unravelling when it comes to mounting and cleaning x [useip] => 80.192.39.190 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 12 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 3071233 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 123026 [first] => 0 [author] => tcca [authorid] => 47438 [subject] => [dateline] => 1365309762 [message] => I start and finish from the front - I just bring the thread up to the front in an area about 15 spaces away from where I am working, and cut the thread to less than 1 inch. Then when I work the stitches between where the last stitch and where it is brought to the front is, the tail gets stitched over on the back, and I pull the tail tight with a pair of tweezers and trim it right against the fabric. That way when I let go the tail pops to the back and vanishes behind the stitches in that area that hold it secure. This works best with full coverage patterns where you are working in a grid. 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With starting and finishing on the front, it takes just a few seconds for each one. [useip] => 75.128.69.148 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 20 ) ) Ending off threads in Cross Stitch-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

xincinti Publish time 2013-2-14 05:44

great info

EskimoKisses Publish time 2013-3-12 22:08

I usually thread the ending back under the stitches that ive just done, it avoids knots and unravelling when it comes to mounting and cleaning x

tcca Publish time 2013-4-7 12:42

I start and finish from the front - I just bring the thread up to the front in an area about 15 spaces away from where I am working, and cut the thread to less than 1 inch. Then when I work the stitches between where the last stitch and where it is brought to the front is, the tail gets stitched over on the back, and I pull the tail tight with a pair of tweezers and trim it right against the fabric. That way when I let go the tail pops to the back and vanishes behind the stitches in that area that hold it secure. This works best with full coverage patterns where you are working in a grid.

emlchand Publish time 2013-4-7 23:25

I also tend to weave under 3 or 4 stitches in the back and leave a short tail

beckysbiz Publish time 2013-4-9 08:45

the Needle N Thread site is definitely a site not to miss :)

LouiseP Publish time 2013-4-11 18:40

Lots of different ways.Find
a - which you find works
b will vary depending upon thread, fabric and situation of stitches

Nursedonna54 Publish time 2013-4-13 12:33

tcca replied at 2013-4-7 12:42 static/image/common/back.gif
I start and finish from the front - I just bring the thread up to the front in an area about 15 spac ...

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Appreciate it!

Nursedonna54 Publish time 2013-4-13 12:34

beckysbiz replied at 2013-4-9 08:45 static/image/common/back.gif
the Needle N Thread site is definitely a site not to miss

Thank you ! I will check it out!

Nursedonna54 Publish time 2013-4-13 12:35

LouiseP replied at 2013-4-11 18:40 static/image/common/back.gif
Lots of different ways.Find
a - which you find works
b will vary depending upon thread, fabric an ...

Thanks you for haring your thoughts!

tcca Publish time 2013-4-13 15:12

Nursedonna54 replied at 2013-4-13 12:33 static/image/common/back.gif
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Appreciate it!

You're welcome! You should try it sometime - it makes stitching go so much faster because you don't have to keep turning your work. If you're working an area with a LOT of colors, it can feel like you spend half your time just starting and ending threads otherwise. With starting and finishing on the front, it takes just a few seconds for each one.
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