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03-29-2016, 12:59 PM

#11

brandeesmom

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Wet your finger, it will roll off easier....

03-29-2016, 03:20 PM

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Jeanne S

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I do it around the finger like you described, but I always lick my index finger first----maybe it is the spit that does the trick!!!

03-29-2016, 03:27 PM

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MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

This is what I usually do - the quilter's knot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g04jPV8tM2E

That's how I do it too. It is the perfect knot - every time.

03-29-2016, 04:54 PM

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Terrytunes

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I use the method you mentioned, but I've been embroidering since I was 6 years old (I'm 54 now), so it's like 2nd nature to me. I am even able to knot the thread without the little "tail" on the end. I've never tried another kind of knot.
Sorry I couldn't help.

03-29-2016, 09:49 PM

#15

Peckish

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Don't roll the thread off your finger. Instead, pull the needle through.

Here's another, better view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L84L0HqOn50

03-29-2016, 11:01 PM

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DOTTYMO

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I do both depending on how I feel and my left hand is working. Keep trying it gets easier with practise.

03-30-2016, 02:33 AM

#17

jmoore

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bree123

It also helps if you remember to always thread your needle with the end coming off the spool (not the newly cut end). Thread is wound in one direction & is more likely to get twisted if you thread the needle from the other end.

Quilter's knot here too but I had no idea there was a direction of thread in which to put through the eye of your needle but I'll give it a try next time...

03-30-2016, 03:53 AM

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NJ Quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I have been quilting for almost 30 years and I was never able to twirl around the finger to make a knot. I just tied a knot and make sure it was buried well.

This is me as well. I just knot the thread any old way I can and don't worry about it. It's only purpose is to NOT come through what you are working on. I don't personally care if it's a 'quilter's knot' or not.