Originally Posted by Mattee
I usually just leave the thread connected from one line to the next, then trim them all after a quilting session. I do need to plan things out so that I'm not crossing any untrimmed thread, so it isn't always the best way to go.
To bring the bobbin thread up, just manually put the needle through the fabric once, then gently pull on the top thread. The bobbin thread will come up through the fabric.
Yes, if the distance is not too great, I do that, too.
Never thought of bring bobbin thread up at the END of the line, always do it to start.