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Old 11-10-2011, 04:12 AM
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I do this too - I don't like to see the extra stitches of backstitching and I'd rather take the extra time to have an invisible start and stop. It's extra work but a neater finish. It's up to you which method you use, both will secure the ends.

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With both SID and FMQ, I pull the bobbin thread up before starting. I do not backstitch when SID; but do take 3 stitches in place when starting and ending FMQ. I take the threads to the back with a "cheater" needle, tie them in a square knot and bury the threads in the batting. Maybe I don't need to do all that; but it works for me.
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Old 11-10-2011, 04:49 AM
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I back stitch at the beginning and end!
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