🪡 Stab Stitches ✨ Hidden & Invisible Method to Start & End Thread from the Front Without Knots

Hi everyone! 💜

Recently I shared one of my favorite techniques for starting and finishing embroidery thread without knots using the loop method. Thank you so much for all your lovely messages! It was wonderful to hear that many of you are already trying it in your own projects 🪡✨

Today I have another technique to share with you!

This time we’re looking at the stab stitch method - a clever way to secure your thread using tiny stitches that disappear beneath your embroidery.

One of the things I love most about this technique is that you can start and finish your thread from the front of your work without constantly turning your hoop over. It’s especially useful for satin stitch, long & short shading, and larger projects on scroll or slate frames, where flipping your work over can become a bit of a workout.

In this tutorial I’ll show you:
🌸 How to start your thread using tiny stab stitches
🪡 How to finish your thread so the stitches become almost invisible
✨ When this method works best (and when I still prefer the loop method)
💜 The advantages and disadvantages compared to other ways of securing thread

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here:
👉🏼 Stab Stitches Tutorial 👈🏼

As always, I’d love to hear what you think! Have you ever tried the stab stitch method before? Or do you have another favorite way to start and finish your thread?

If you missed last week’s tutorial about the Loop Method, you can watch it here:
👉🏼 Loop Method Tutorial 👈🏼

During this week I’ll be sharing two more of my favorite knot-free techniques for starting embroidery thread. Each method has its own advantages, and my goal is to help you build a collection of techniques so you can confidently choose the best one for every project.

Happy stitching! 💜

Natalie
Embroidery Art by Nat 🪡✨