Originally Posted by
KellieRiley
Did you stop and tie off the thread with each word when quilting in cursive or writing?
If the thread path is not continued, then yes, you have to secure the ends somehow. Some machines have a 'fix' or 'tie off' function. I don't like mine because it leaves a knot on the back. You can back tack a couple stiches, knot by hand or do 4-5 teeny tiny stitches. You have to do this any time you
start or stop your quilting unless it's at the edge where it will be secured in the binding. This is why many quilters are so interested in continuous line designs. Securing your thread when starting and stopping is a PITA.