First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

French knots can be a bit tricky. Leading to a love or hate feeling. A couple of good tips will make sure you fall into the love camp!

Here are some quick ways to begin embroidery threads securely, without leaving knots on the back of your work.

Here are 7 essential hand embroidery knots you should know.

Sophie Timms•Modern Embroidery Artist on Instagram: "The worst advice I’ve heard 🤷🏼‍♀️ And honestly? I think it’s super ‘old fashioned’ advice 🫢 You don’t need to avoid knots in your embroidery! In fact, tieing off your stitching with a secure knot is the BEST way to finish the back of the hoop Not only does it keep it secure, it also keeps it super neat too! Have an embroidery question? Drop it below! ⬇️"

French knots add an elegant touch to hand stitching projects. Learn all the embroidery tricks to make French knots easily.

21K views · 1.7K likes | Stella Caraman on Instagram: "Colonial Knot vs. French Knot 🪡 Step by step, in this tutorial, you will be able to see and learn the difference between these wonderful 2 knots. 👀 By practicing them, you’ll be able to feel how firm you need to be with the thread—neither too tight, risking to pull it inside the fabric, nor too loose, which could result in a lack of knot stability and an unfinished, messy appearance. 🥰 Which one do you think it’s easier to do? 🤔…

Knots and Threads on Instagram: "French knot & colonial knot tutorial👇🏻 The Colonial Knot looks pretty much like the French Knot but has a higher profile, which means, it looks more prominent. Also, while we wrap around twice in the same direction for the French Knot, we wrap around in an ‘8’ shape to make the Colonial Knot. . . . #trending#embroidery#embroidered#tutorial#threadwork#handmade#reels#reel#reelsinstagram#reelitfeelit"

In this video I'll teach you a little embroidery trick- the Quilter's Knot! The Quilter's Knot is a super easy way to knot the end of your embroidery floss. ...

Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!