About Vinette de Phillipe Expertise I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.
Experience I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.
Question I am embroidering a pillowcase in a design using only French knots, spaced out across the fabric. No two stitches are close together. I don't know how to finish off the ends at the back of the fabric. I am concerned about securing the ends longterm, with respect to the stresses of washing and pulling pillows in and out of the pillowcase. I have tried making a reef knot at the back, but I don't want to cut the ends too close to the reef knot and yet if I leave them longer the ends of the darker floss are showing through on the front side! Do you have any suggestions? I have done a lot of knitting but very little embroidery.
Its been a while since i made any french knots. never gave any real thought to how to tie them off, the above site seems to have a good idea.
hope it helps
vi
