cashs_mom

Use embroidery needles. I use Japanese embroidery needles or Bohin. The eye is much longer.

bearisgray

Duh - I forgot about embroidery needles -

SusieQOH

I use 2 threads but not quilting thread- just regular thread. I do use quilting thread for basting the hexies though. I also use that thread heaven stuff and it helps prevent knots and tangles. I notice that when I try to cut the thread too long I get in trouble with those knots and tangles.
I'm working on a hexi right now and having fun with it.

Onebyone

I use single but thick thread. Doing all that work I want my stitches to show. I do keep them all the same size and spaced evenly. My hexie my way.

ann clare

I use a single thread.

givio

Instead of threading the needle twice as Kitsie has drawn in Step 1 and Step 2, fold the thread and push the fold through the eye.

Dedemac

Just a single thread for hand piecing and the whip stitch. But I stitch close about 10 to 14 stitches per inch. ( I know its over kill but I have always stitch close together. )

SherB

I use double thread and thread my needle at the fold and then half hitch it. This prevents the thread pulling out. Love bottom line for this. I also prefer ladder stitch. A little beeswax helps with tangles. I also do, as someone else said, back stitching every inch or so.

giquilt

I have been using this method on my Lucy Boston blocks (Patchwork of the Crosses) it works for me

ckcowl

I use one strand, and silk thread for my EPP. Maybe the tutorial was showing double strands of heavy thread so it would be seen easier on the video.