Use a Waste Knot to Start a Stitch
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
Secure the Floss and Continue Stitching
Secure the Floss
Photo © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
On the back of the fabric, secure the floss as shown in this image from How to Stitch a Cross Stitch Colorblock. Use an extra needle, or temporarily unthread your needle and floss to do this.
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- Start a Stitch with a Waste Knot
- Complete Several Stitches
- Clip the Waste Knot
- Secure the Floss and Continue Stitching
- Use the Same Method for Starting Other Stitches
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