BellaBoo

I don't care which end I knot or thread first and don't want to care. The only time I have knots and tangles when handsewing is if I try to sew with a long length a thread. I use 12"- 15" lengths which work for me. Silk thread I use shorter lengths about 10".

ILoveToQuilt

Instead of moistening the thread, try moistening the eye of the needle. Thread will slip right in. Learned this from a thread company at a quilt show (?Superior?).

I thread while on the spool. Sometimes I will cut the thread if the end looks ragged - I guess this is the best of both - on spool and freshly cut. LOL

Anita

FroggyinTexas

I really appreciate how earnestly all of you have dealt with this question. However, I read the original post to a friend who is going through a really bad time right now and she laughed for the first time in days. My answer to this question is the same one my daddy gave me about most things. "Use a little sense. Do whatever works the best for you and don't major in minors." froggyintexas

maviskw

I once was told to thread the needle from the spool, put a knot in that end and then pull enough off the spool to use. As you can see, I'm just trying to confuse the issue!

mojo11

I knot the end I cut from the spool for hand sewing. I use a needle threader........ I don't worry about threading the needle by hand.