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Old 08-29-2011, 04:52 PM
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Is there a maximum for how far you can float the thread from one area to another when hand quilting?
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Old 08-29-2011, 04:55 PM
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I don't float very far. There come a point that it is less work to knot off and start at a new location. I'm sure it is a personal preference.
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Old 08-29-2011, 04:58 PM
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maybe 2 needle lengths.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:00 PM
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I usually try not to go much more than an inch or so.
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I don't float very far. There come a point that it is less work to knot off and start at a new location. I'm sure it is a personal preference.
I agree!
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Old 08-29-2011, 05:42 PM
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It depends on how much I have left to do and how much thread is left on the needle.
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Old 08-29-2011, 06:18 PM
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You don't want it to pull when it's washed, be easy on yourself and knot it off and rethread.
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Old 08-29-2011, 06:45 PM
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Ok, thanks everyone! I think I was trying to push it too far, glad I asked!
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As far as the needle reaches comfortably without compromising the top.
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Old 08-29-2011, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
As far as the needle reaches comfortably without compromising the top.
This is what I do!
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