Originally Posted by
Joselake
Ok I've all heard about bring the thread up when you begn quilting, but never about ending your stitches. What do you do with the thread then? Bring them both to the front or just cut them off, one on the bottom and one on the top? Please advise as to the proper way.
I was taught to have appx 2-3" of thread at the beginning and end and pull the bobbin thread through, tie a knot close to the fabric, then take a hand needle that has a split/open end, and put needle through the same hole the thread is in and pull the knot inside the sandwich, pulling the needle about an inch across and back out. Then cut the exposed thread. This way the thread ends are secure and hidden. - Try to weave the thread through the batting so it does not show through the fabric. This can be an issue with white/light colored fabric.