Originally Posted by Lady Shivesa
When hand quilting - do you use a particular type of thread or does that matter?
Regular thread is fine. To prevent tangling, quilters traditionally run the thread over a piece of beeswax first; however, that's not a necessity. You can also buy spools of hand quilting thread which are stiffened to prevent tangling; they should not be used in sewing machines because they can gum up the tension.
When hand quilting, a single thread is best. The beginning knot is buried in the layers, and the ending knot is also buried in the layers. There are probably YouTube videos that show how to do that.