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Kristin in ME 08-29-2011 04:52 PM
Is there a maximum for how far you can float the thread from one area to another when hand quilting?

erstan947 08-29-2011 04:55 PM
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.

ptquilts 08-29-2011 04:58 PM
maybe 2 needle lengths.

QuiltMania 08-29-2011 05:00 PM
I usually try not to go much more than an inch or so.

virtualbernie 08-29-2011 05:24 PM
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!

mpspeedy 08-29-2011 05:42 PM
It depends on how much I have left to do and how much thread is left on the needle.

G'ma Kay 08-29-2011 06:18 PM
You don't want it to pull when it's washed, be easy on yourself and knot it off and rethread.

Kristin in ME 08-29-2011 06:45 PM
Ok, thanks everyone! I think I was trying to push it too far, glad I asked!

NJ Quilter 08-29-2011 06:56 PM
As far as the needle reaches comfortably without compromising the top.

dublb 08-29-2011 07:34 PM
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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