How I Start and End Thread - Cross Stitch

How I start thread:
1. Loop Start
This is the best way to start thread for me.
2. Start with pin stitch
I start this way when my thread can't do loop start.
I put needle 2 stitches away from where I start, to make sure that have enough length not to over pull. Then do pin stitch once to secure thread.

How I end thread:
1. Pin Stitch
2. Hide thread under stitches on front side
I end thread this way when I can't find a space to do pin stitch.
I learned this method from videos of a Russian stitcher (Юлия Неминская). It's a brilliant way to end thread.
3. End thread on back side
If there's no space to do pin stitch or no stitch to hide thread, this method is the last choice.

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[LilyClark-cq]

Your instructions are very clear. Thank you.

[wulfbana]

Thank you for all the lovely tips! ♡
There are so many different techniques, it's so nice to learn how other people prefer to do their stitches!

[EnlightenedFlamingo]

Nice! I do the loop start & finish with hiding a tail, both in the back. I just learned the pin stitch from this video, I might have to try it! Thanks for sharing with us!

[heatherpletcher]

Great video! Short, sweet and to the point! Thank you! I learned what I needed to know in just a couple of minutes. Love the music instead of unending chatter.😉❤️

[mher]

Thanks for showing your different methods. I will def have to try the starting a pin stitch your way.

[KT-sqml]

Thank you for showing several ways to start and end threads! Very helpful video. 😀

[Greyfeathers]

Thanks for this video! I usually start my threads using loop method (which I love) and end by flipping piece over to hide threads underneath but now I think i'll try the other two methods you suggested as far as ending threads go.

[katerinazajickova]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve avoided the pin stitch method for a long time but I’ve started a more detailed pattern recently and my back side is a mess :D I think I’ll give it a try now - I love how neat your stitches are! :)

[constance]

Thank you for the video, I now know how to start and end my threads better and without having to flip my work back and forth so much.

[JulalakC]

I got new how to stitch on cross stitch. Thank you.😁

[jkcuizon]

Thank you very much!! This saves my life 😃

[ThesotaStitcherShannonBromo]

Thank you!!!! This is very informative!

[PlanToDoTravel]

I use use 2 or 3 strands of floss. Does the loop method work? It looked like you may have 2, but I wasn't sure. Is is possible to do a video with 2 or 3 strands (if it is possible). Thanks so much for this video. I'm newer to cross stitch so this is very helpful!

[Yo-gpib]

I do my loop start on the back, one less stitch to do. But I see you are on a frame and can't easily turn it over. Nice idea!

[susandowns]

It would make more sense to some of us if you talked about what you're doing

[CerroneSamuel]

Your stitches are so neat. Please share on how you get them to look so neat 👀

[flowerlass]

I have always done the loop method but an experienced cross-stitcher showed me that the loop method has the thread's twist going in two different directions. Look under a magnifier. I was surprised. Apparently, the thread also knots more with the loop method. I do have some trouble with knotting but I have never noticed the direction of the threads being different until she pointed it out.

[rhondahelfand]

I like videos as they show how to do very clearly. However ending threads is my confusion. Running through back is obvious but I not so sure about doing pin stitch to end? I seen some people end on front with a little tail they stich over later? Can you explain?

[pilarmarqueslabrit]

Hola no conozco esta labor me gusta mucho donde se compra para hacer .gracias

[manaydievee]

hi love your work, is that a silk thread?