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Try an "Away Waste Knot"!
This is a great technique for any time you are starting a new thread or beginning a
new piece and have nowhere to anchor your thread or fiber.
- Tie a knot in the end of your thread (this is about the only time when it is acceptable to do so).
- Go down through the front of the fabric about 4" away from the area you'll be stitching and leave the knot on top.
- Begin stitching and continue on until you have done enough stitches to provide a strong anchor.
- Cut the knot and pull the thread to the back.
- Re-thread your needle and weave the tail into the stitches you have just completed.
When else is this technique useful?
This is a fabulous aid when you are working on Hardanger, drawn thread, or pulled work projects.
Here's to beautiful stitching!
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