“L” Stitch – Great method to Start & End Threads

I first learned this method of starting threads from Shay Pendray. It’s used widely in Japanese embroidery because it is economical on threads (important with expensive silks), easy and invisible under most non-Tent Stitches.

Recently on a project I was worried about running out of threads and used this for all my starts. It was great and did a wonderful job of conserving my thread.

I highly recommend it and Alice Hall at BeStitched Needlepoint has a wonderful, in-depth post all about it. There you’ll learn about L Stitch (pictured here), Pin Ticks, and Bargello Tucks (another favorite for ending threads).

Related posts:

1. Needles & Thread Tension
2. Start of Long & Short Stitch Tutorial
3. More Great Threads
4. Skip Tent – A Great Stitch
5. One Stitch Makes a Great Placemat Border

Tags: Japanese embroidery, l Stitch