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07-13-2011, 09:42 PM

#51

Maurene

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I use shorter lengths of thread and untwist ever dozen stitches or so. Preventing knots rather than dealing with them, cutting or breaking thread is such a nuisance. - I keep several threaded quilting needles ready too, less frustrating when using shorter lengths.

07-14-2011, 08:25 PM

#52

Eastexgal

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Location: East Texas (Quitman, Tx)

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The brand of thread is of importance. Coats and Clark seems to bunch up, and shred. Use a good brand quilting thread and then wax it.

07-15-2011, 03:04 PM

#53

katigirl

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I have heard that if you run a dryer sheet along the length of thread that it won't tangle as bad.

07-15-2011, 03:30 PM

#54

Glenn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LisaR

I love to hand quilt but get frustrated when the thread loops itself into a small knot in the wrong place. I have tried shorter lengths of thread also longer doesnt make any difference. Is it the thread, does anyone else have this problem or is it my technique.

Wax the thread it really helps.
glenn