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Old 12-04-2017, 10:04 PM
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Peckish
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Originally Posted by Geri B View Post
can't count how many times that tail has had to be retreaded onto the needle! But, back to question.....do you do double or single thread when working with hexies or any epp for that matter.....
I use single thread Bottom Line.

And here are a couple of un-asked for tips on sewing hexies (or any other hand piecing project):

1. Use a ladder stitch instead of a whip stitch. Your stitches won't show at all.

2. To prevent your needle from coming unthreaded, try this: thread your needle, then sew through the tail 3 times. Here's a video:

https://youtu.be/L84L0HqOn50?t=10s
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