Kimberly of Fat Quarter Shop shows you how best utilize the loop method to begin and end your cross-stitch pattern. Start your next project with us, or grab a piece of scrap cloth to get...

There are a number of ways to start your thread when doing cross stitch or hand embroidery, but my all-time favorite is the knotless loop start method. Not only is it quick and easy, but it helps …

If you are wondering what the best way is to secure a new piece of cross stitch thread then it's the loop start! It's so quick and easy, and you can even do it from the front of your fabric without …

Mar 11, 2025 · Learn how to start and end threads neatly in cross stitch! Master the loop start, catching the tail, and buried thread methods for a clean, knot-free finish.

Follow our cross stitch tutorials to learn this clean start. It’s great even if you’re starting out. The loop start method ensures a tidy backing without the use of knots, ideal for even-strand …

Oct 18, 2025 · Starting Cross Stitch Using The Loop Method Bring your needle and thread up through the fabric. Secure the thread with your finger on the back. Make one stitch and flip the …

Loop Start is another way to secure your thread when starting to stitch. Though you can bury the thread or use a waste knot in other circumstances, this technique is especially useful when …

Learn everything you need to know about loop starts, including how to work them from the front of your fabric, PLUS a super handy loop ending method!

Separate ONE (1) strand of floss, twice as long as you normally use. Fold the floss in half, and thread the 2 loose ends through the eye of your needle. This should make a long tail with a …

Return your needle to the wrong side after forming a half cross stitch and pass the needle through the waiting loop. The stitch is now anchored and you may begin to stitch. Ever wondered what …