Now I've done it. Threads too short

[Tartan]

If it isn't too many places. I would use a straight pin in to unsew about 2inches back, tie and bury the ends, re-insert my quilt in the machine and re-quilt the 2 inches and knot and bury again.

[Onebyone]

If it isn't too many places. I would use a straight pin in to unsew about 2inches back, tie and bury the ends, re-insert my quilt in the machine and re-quilt the 2 inches and knot and bury again.

This was the first thought that came to mind what I would do. No need to panic.

[Vicki1212]

If it isn't too many places. I would use a straight pin in to unsew about 2inches back, tie and bury the ends, re-insert my quilt in the machine and re-quilt the 2 inches and knot and bury again.

I've used this method. It is quick and easy and at least you don't have to worry about your threads pulling loose.

[GingerK]

I do what Tessagin suggested. Just finished pulling in threads on a baby quilt and had to do that a couple of times.

[QuiltingHaven]

Do you use the needles (Fons and Porter) that have an opening in the top and you just put the thread in the top - I have threaded 1 inch pieces of thread. They are wonderful when you have bits of thread to try and get in a needle. Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Fons-Porter-Th.../dp/B000J3X5YG

[Prism99]

There's a newer "brush on" version of Fray Block that probably makes it easier to apply than the older tube version:
http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-JT...dp/B00D4VM4OC/

(Fray Block is the soft version of Fray Check.)

[ghostrider]

It's very easy to stick an empty needle into your quilt along the same path you want the buried thread to run. Leave the eye sticking out close to your thread 'stub' and use a simple wire needle threader to thread it. Once threaded, just pull the needle through the top/batting as usual. The short end will bury itself as it pulls out of the needle. If you can run it back through the quilting line, it'll be more secure. I've done this with ends as short as a half inch and they are still buried after five years.

[bjchad]

You could make a "sinker". Thread both ends of a short piece of thread in a needle so there is a loop of thread. . Insert into fabric, etc. and catch the loose end of the thread you want to bury inside the loop of the sinker. Pull the sinker thru. Your thread end will follow and be buried.

[Doggramma]

I do what Tartan said - un-do a few a few inches, enough to tie it off and bury the thread. Then, if needed, I've even hand quilted a few stitches to fix it up. When the quilt is washed, it's near impossible to find the boo boos.

[MaryKatherine]

If you can un pick the stitches you can go back a few inches and bury them and start a short section.