FMQ Question: what do with ends?

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10-23-2011, 03:07 PM

#41

msquiltalot

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I do the same. I try to end in the binding area so they won't be seen.

10-23-2011, 03:20 PM

#42

quiltinggirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quilttiludrop

That's very tidy, but I was taught to stitch in place then clip the threads at starts and stops.

This is how I do it too!

10-23-2011, 03:49 PM

#43

megs0863

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knotting doesn't work well with an automatic thread cutter. Even with that you have to clip closer to the fabric because you get thread that sticks out a quarter of an inch or so.

10-23-2011, 08:25 PM

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Murphy1

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Wow, I don't have to feel guilty for stitching in place and then cutting. I also try to be near the edge so things are hidden in the binding. I love this board. Such validation - I wondered because I did do one hand quilted, and that one I did put it back in the quilt after knotting it. Thanks everyone.

10-23-2011, 08:34 PM

#45

haircut2

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Stitch in place and snip the threads! I am sure the other way is good but sounds like tooo much work!

10-23-2011, 10:20 PM

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Farm Quilter

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Originally Posted by littlehud

I tie them in knots and use a needle to bury the knot.

That's what ya do, all right!!! Using the old fashioned self-threading needles really speeds up the process too. Make sure your knot is as close to the quilt top as possible to keep the stitches taut.

10-23-2011, 11:18 PM

#47

Moz

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Recently I had a piecer ask me why her quilting was coming undone on the backs of her longarmed quilts. I wondered if her topstitcher had one of those knot and cut from the back type of LA machines.

I always knot and bury unless I'm doing edge to edge then I do my starts and stops outside the quilt edges, securing the threads with the binding.

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Originally Posted by Kas

Quote:

Originally Posted by jillaine

Ah the stitching in place... that can replace the knotting then?

You must reduce the length of the stitch and not really stitch in place. If you stitch in the same place, you will make a lump of a stitch that can't be buried and will likely come undone or get caught on something. It should be smooth. I do the small stitches thing and then still bury the knot. Can't be too careful!