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What is the best way to end/add thread to my stitched project?

What is the best way to end/add thread to my stitched project?

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  June 1, 2009
Q How do you add thread to continue a project? I realize this would depend on the project, but I'm new to beading and am "testing the waters" with square stitch and peyote. Thanks, Gary Hawkins A Great question, Gary, and an important one too. If you don't add and end thread properly, you will compromise the integrity of your work, or end up with bulky and obvious areas of thread and knots. When you are stitching with square or peyote...
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