Originally Posted by Hinterland
I use a single strand of hand quilting thread. I put a simple, single knot at the end - the quilter's knot I make is usually too big and makes holes in my top.
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
Glad someone else has trouble "popping" a double knot through the fabric! I also have to use just a single knot or
the thread breaks and sometimes it just will not go through at all!