Array ( [21] => Array ( [pid] => 4280373 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 159673 [first] => 0 [author] => Lindy Lou [authorid] => 51617 [subject] => [dateline] => 1379465459 [message] => [quote][size=2][color=#999999]Lindy Lou replied at 2013-8-16 14:41[/color] [url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=4011966&ptid=159673][img]static/image/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size] I very seldom work with any more than 2 strands and don't often blend. Find those designs tax my b ...[/quote] I too usually work with 1 strand folded to make the two strands and start with a loop. 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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 :) [useip] => 175.136.248.254 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 22 ) [23] => Array ( [pid] => 4373262 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 159673 [first] => 0 [author] => Spooky-Nurse [authorid] => 52695 [subject] => [dateline] => 1380468237 [message] => Another one in favour of the loop - makes the back so much neater. 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Doesn't work well with variegated or blended threads. 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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. [useip] => 173.17.20.68 [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] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 30 ) ) How do you start.-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

Lindy Lou Publish time 2013-9-18 08:50

Lindy Lou replied at 2013-8-16 14:41 static/image/common/back.gif
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 Publish time 2013-9-18 09:10

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 Publish time 2013-9-29 23:23

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

lovestitches Publish time 2013-9-30 12:00

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

Lindy Lou Publish time 2013-9-30 13:41

lovestitches replied at 2013-9-30 13:00 static/image/common/back.gif
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 Publish time 2013-10-19 06:41

very interesting, thanks for sharing the link

ryouko Publish time 2013-10-25 23:35

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

evenflo09 Publish time 2013-11-6 05:02

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

Sammicampion Publish time 2013-11-23 18:36

I use the loop method too,

jillyann Publish time 2013-12-2 05:59

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.
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