You can't see it so well on that picture but I also do a loose stitch to add texture too- let the looped threads hang down on the canvas.

I'm now following your work, it's amazing! Bit of advice, (if that's ok?) make sure it's clear in the title that it's your work (latest post), at first i thought it was an artist you like... When I watched the video I realised it was you. I wouldn't want you to miss out on votes!