Pulling knot into batting?
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I don't know why I cannot do this. Every time I tug on the thread to hide my knot it will either not go thru or the thread breaks. Does anyone have any special tips or tricks? My knot is very small and I am using 100% cotton quilting thread.
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Try scratching the knot and the fabric near the knot with a fingernail while you are pulling on the thread. Scratching helps the fabric fibers separate to allow the knot to go through.
Are you using batik fabrics, by any chance? They are more tightly woven than regular quilting cottons and therefore harder to quilt.
Are you using batik fabrics, by any chance? They are more tightly woven than regular quilting cottons and therefore harder to quilt.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Try scratching the knot and the fabric near the knot with a fingernail while you are pulling on the thread. Scratching helps the fabric fibers separate to allow the knot to go through.
Are you using batik fabrics, by any chance? They are more tightly woven than regular quilting cottons and therefore harder to quilt.
Are you using batik fabrics, by any chance? They are more tightly woven than regular quilting cottons and therefore harder to quilt.
I also don't cut off the tail. I was taught to put your needle right under the fabric where the knot was pulled through and kind of circle it under the tail and it will pull the tail right under. I hope this makes sense.
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Originally Posted by jljack
Quilter's knot? Explain please!
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