Has anyone tried Fringe designs? Do you clip the loops or leave them as is? Or is it a matter or preference?

Veronika posted instructions here with pictures on how to clip the bobbin thread on the back. I did a copy and paste and saved in my fringe folder. If anyone wants/needs the instructions and can't find them here just send me an email.

I do clip the fringe

I've also wanted to try fringe designs Thanks for the good info.

Thanks for asking this question...I have wanted to try a few of my designs that have the fringe..maybe too chicken. Now I can give it a shot.

Fthe first one I did I actually cut throught the stitches. the second I did as should be done, found the bobbin line at the back, cut that and pulled loops to the front.
I must say both look alright. I also like the one where I cut right through lol. Try some small ones and see what you prefer

I hv a feeling there's a certain way to clip the stitches? I remember from something I read (when Jesus was a boy, lol), that you hv to clip the thread from the back. Does anyone know for sure; I'd like to know. I'd hate to wreck a design by cutting the thread the wrong way just to get a fringe. Thks

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by dlonnahawkins 13 Apr 2009

yes, the cutting is from the back, and in most of the digitized fringe designs I have done, there is a definite line that you can see to cut( from the bobbin and top thread). The fringe is then pulled to the front of the design. You need to give it a try.

I have done a couple of frige designs prior to Cute designs. I clipped the back and pulled the threads to the font of the design without any further clippling. We did this in an embroidery club class when I got my first machine. Some in the class did have to trim some extra long fringe to make the design look better. I will try to post in projects so you all can see.

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by celticlady1031 13 Apr 2009

Thanks for the info. In some of the photos it looks like the loops were cut while in others they weren't. I just wondered if it was a preference thing or how the design was supposed to be.