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Originally Posted by Lindsey
Be sure to tie the knot at the end you take off the spool. It has to do with the way the twist comes off the spool.
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I use Thread Heaven. It helps a bit... but I still deal with the knots sometimes.
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My suggestion would also be wax the thread-love your quilt.
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Originally Posted by newestnana
Originally Posted by Linda E
I wish there was a "like" button on here! When someone gives good advice or when its just something I strongly agree with, I'd like to hit the "like" button! lol!
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I was taught to turn the piece upsice down and let the needle unwind every few minutes.
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Originally Posted by newestnana
Originally Posted by Linda E
I wish there was a "like" button on here! When someone gives good advice or when its just something I strongly agree with, I'd like to hit the "like" button! lol!
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I agree, waxed thread. Love the Waratah fabric in your lovely quilt. :thumbup:
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Put your thread in a medicine bottle the same size, cut a piece of fabric softener sheet fold it 2 times, thread your needle and pull it through the sheet and through a hole in the top of the bottle. Will keep your thread from knotting very much.
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I also found it to help to make sure the knot is tied on the end closest to where it came off the spool. Proper lighting is a must also.
I decided to use the invisible thread to secure my squares in a Cathedral window I am making. HUGE mistake. It really knots and you may be half way around the squares before you see it and have to back track each stitch. I have no idea what made me use it but now I feel I have to continue with it. Never again. |
Gorgeous quilt.. Always tie your know on the end that comes of the spool first. You'll find you have less knotting!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Originally Posted by TanyaL
Have you tried waxing your thread?
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Originally Posted by Lindsey
Be sure to tie the knot at the end you take off the spool. It has to do with the way the twist comes off the spool.
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