Starting Huck Weaving

by Debi
(North Carolina)

How do I start my first stitch? Since it is all worked on top and usually started in the middle of the piece, a knot sure can't be made to hold the first stitch. Would a back stitch be used? I may just have to start from the end and work to the other end until I learn. Meanwhile though, I'll continue to look at all the beautiful ideas on this site and try other new things. I found this site while desperately trying to learn more about Huck weaving. I found alot more that I ever thought available for embroidery which I also love. This site is very useful, and I can't wait to check it all out completely!

Amy's Answer
Thank you, Debi! I really appreciate the feedback. Did you see this page? Huck Weaving Stitches On there I describe about how to get started. You just start in the middle of the towel, make sure it's the middle of the thread, and go. Hold the long tail as you pull the stitches tight so that it doesn't go through.

Huck embroidery always starts in the middle because otherwise it will pull the fabric out of shape so that it tilts to one side.

I hope that helps, and thanks again!

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Apr 01, 2011
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How I End Stitches on Towels
by: Marny in CA

When finished with the last stitch of each side of the row, I run the needle out through the hem to the edge -- then cut the thread as close as possible.

Once the towel is done, I machine stitch the length of the edges.

No knots, no problems, thread ends disappear!

Nov 16, 2009
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Link to Buy Cloth
by: Amy

Thanks for the advice, Rosemary!

I still prefer to use knots on huck towels that will receive lots of use and need to withstand machine washing.

If you're still looking for huck cloth click this link to see a website that sells huck toweling.

Amy

Nov 12, 2009
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How to Start the Huckweaving Stitch
by: Rosemary

If you didn't find your answer on how to start huck weaving you go in 5 double threads, put the thread in, and go backwards toward the edge. Then skip the first double threads and go back through over the top and keep going on and start the design. When you get to the other side do the same, skip the 1st double and go over to bring the thread throguh the next 4 and clip the thread. It is so simple and there are no knots. I can't find the huck weaving cloth, where did you find yours?

Rosemary

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