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 How to End the Thread
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Not surprisingly, the techniques for ending the thread resemble those for
starting the thread.

First, the same strong suggestion--DO NOT KNOT THE THREAD.  An exception
_might_ be made for cross stitch on clothing, towels and the like.

One good method is to run the thread under 4 or 5 of the stitches on the back.
You may choose to whip stitch around one of the stitches as you are running
under.  This helps to lock the thread in.

Sometimes dark colors show through when woven under lighter colors.  Check to
make sure this isn't happening.

If you stitch in a manner that leaves vertical lines on the back, try whip
stitching up (or down) a few of these vertical stitches.  This technique makes
for a very neat looking back.