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Okay, the reason it says "two threads thru needle" on the pattern is because traditionally embroidery is done with straight threads, not folded threads. Let me see if I can explain this without pictures. . . .
In normal sewing, you thread one strand of thread thru a needle, bring it back til the two ends are the same length, and tie the two ends together in a knot. This would be one thread, but 2 strands, as you said you are doing. In embroidery, as you are never supposed to tie a knot in the back of an embroidery, (causes lumps in the finished product), for the same thickness of thread you would take two threads the same length, thread them together thru the needle, and keep both ends of the thread untied. Hold an inch of the tail of one end of the two threads under as you do your first few stitches over it, to tie it off without a knot. The other end remains free as you stitch until you reach the end of your embroidery.
This method is extremely helpful in thread conservation and in stitching in general. You can easily slide the needle further forward when you're getting toward the end of the thread to give you more working room, further back at the beginning so that there's less risk of tangling, etc. It enables you to keep stitching right up til the last inch or so of the thread. If you need to leave one color to do detail work with another, simply slide the needle off, use on the other color, then slide it back. No need to cut the thread to get the needle free.
I'm not sure if I managed to get that to make sense or not, but if you guys want pictures let me know. As usual, my camera batteries are dead adn the charger is AWOL, but I'll see what I can do. ;)
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Author: otaku
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Post time: 2011-1-25 19:32
