This may be a silly question, but when you make a fringed design, what keeps those threads from pulling out?

The wide satin stitches are anchored by a straight stitch or a narrow zigzag, so you can cut them without mishaps. Still a bit scary to do, but a well-digitised one should give no problems at all.

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by parkermom 05 Sep 2017

I cant wait to have the time to try a fringed design now. Thanks!

I think you have your answer below, but I wanted to show you the first one I did. I was so scared to cut the bobbin thread, as I stitched it on a bought tote, but look at the difference when I did. Before and after photos.
This cheerleader design is still free on page 3 of the free designs, but they also have a fringe flower on page 1. PM me if you want the site.
Good luck with your project.-Toogie

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by parkermom 04 Sep 2017

I like it! I'm going to try it soon.

Here's a beautiful tutorial done by none other than Miss Veronika herself.

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by parkermom 04 Sep 2017

Thank you. I'm going to click it right now.

There are no silly questions here.

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by parkermom 04 Sep 2017

thanks. The longer I embroider, the more often I run across things I don't know. The love of learning.

They are just beautiful and so fun to do. Do a few samples to get confidence and following cutting directions carefully. You will be delighted with the results and can then see how they are held in place.

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by parkermom 04 Sep 2017

I'll have to try that. I just can't help myself worrying about pulling a thread and it being a wreck.

They are digitized different. I used one Miss Veronikas design and you can pull on the threads and they will not budge. Would not want to cut the bobbin thread on a design that does not indicate it being a fringed design.

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by parkermom 04 Sep 2017

thanks. I just picture me cutting the bobbin threads after working hard on a design and it all pulling out and ruining it.