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How to end your stitching As you approach the spot when you started your couching stitches, pull the knotted end of the Dazzle threads to the side and keep stitching until you have just covered the stitches at the beginning. Use a short straight stitch to go forwards and back a couple times to secure the thread ends and then remove the table runner from the machine. Using small, sharp scissors trim away the excess threads from the top and back of the table runner. Repeat this same process to secure the other two appliqué shapes. Stitching the end of the couched threads Placing the threads on the edge of the applique shape Clipping the thread ends Turning the corners – Dazzle thread is wrapped around the back of the needle Closeup of the joined ends QUILTsocial .com ● winter 2014/2015 39