Flip to the back of the fabric and secure the end of the floss by dragging the end of the floss under the loop formed by the back of the stitch. As you stitch the row of cross stitches, you should stitch the end of the floss under the back of the loops. Flip to the back of the fabric frequently to ensure that this is done.
Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Stitch a Row of Cross Stitches
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com
Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Secure the Floss
Secure the End of the Floss
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- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Gather Supplies
- Colorblock - Lesson One - Determine the Placement of the First Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Begin the Second Half Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Secure the Floss
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Complete the Second Half Stitch
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Stitch Four More Half Stitches
- Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock - Lesson One - Cross the Half Stitches
- Colorblock - Lesson One - Complete the Row by Securing the Floss
- Colorblock - Lesson One - The Completed Row of Cross Stitches
- Next Step - Lesson Two - Stitch a Block of Cross Stitch
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