Elle, I tried using shorter lengths this morning and had a little more luck (still some knotting).
Patti, I usually do thread the cut end of the thread . My knots seem to occur midway a run and knot when pulling the thread thru. I try to be very careful and keep my thread straight and pulled down while making the stitch so I'm not sure what is causing the problem.
Another question for ya'll---how do you get the back to look clean? I'm ashamed of the back of mine! Good thing it will be covered over.
Block 9 finished
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