How to back (or finish) an embroidery hoop with running stitch

Learn how to finish an embroidery project using a simple running stitch technique - great for beginners, and for stitchers on the go! In this post, I provide instructions for how to back (or finish) an embroidery project using running stitch in written, photo, and video format. These step-by-step instructions are followed by a list of the pros and cons of this technique in relation to other options.

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