I am embroidering a tablecloth right now. I am weaving at the beginning and at the end; no knots. For the beginning, if it is not in an areas where I can weave into existing threads, I just leave a few inches on the back and go back later and weave them in using the self-threading needles. I read somewhere (???) to do weaving. After reading these posts I am now a little concerned that it will hold up in the wash. LOL. Oh well, live and learn!