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By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

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Secure the Floss and Continue Stitching

Secure the Floss

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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