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grammy17 04-28-2011 02:17 PM
How do you start off? I get 'nests' at the start or have to leave 6 inch ends to bury later by hand. Any hints?

sewcrafty 04-28-2011 02:22 PM
Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.

littlehud 04-28-2011 02:48 PM
I do the same. I need to bury the thread but it looks great.

LivelyLady 04-28-2011 03:03 PM
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.
Same here

Stitchnripper 04-28-2011 04:09 PM
Originally Posted by LivelyLady
Originally Posted by sewcrafty
Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.
Same here
I do it this way too.

sewcrafty 04-28-2011 04:51 PM
Originally Posted by littlehud
I do the same. I need to bury the thread but it looks great.
:oops: Forgot that little tidbit! Just natural I guess. So sorry!

Bobbielinks 04-28-2011 04:58 PM
Bring up the bobbin thread and hold it and top thread snug while taking a few tiny stitches. This way you will have no "birdnests". After stitching a couple inches, use a "easy thread" needle to bury the thread ends.

bisseau 04-28-2011 05:25 PM
thanks for the tip

the casual quilter 04-29-2011 06:24 AM
I do the same - bring the bobbin thread up and knot and bury.


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