I have been hand quilting for about 30 years. When my thread begins to tangle, I don't use bees wax. I think it makes the thread gummy and can pull batting fibers through to the surface. Instead, I cut a tiny square of fabric softener sheet (like Bounce) and slide it along the thread one or two times. You probably already have some in the house. You can use that little square over and over again. Makes the thread really slick. But don't get it on the needle! It will be too slick to hold on to. :thumbup: