I just read this somewhere good tip.
I have been doing much hand embroidery. my sister informed me you need to seperate all 6 threads and then put together how many you care to use. very little trouble when you do this. also I just read that when threading your needle for embroidery instead of wetting the thread before you thread the needle, (which I always do) you are to moisten the eye of the needle also. Tried this today and it is sooooo much easier to thread the needle. who would have thought !