Hexie question
 

I am working on a GFG....thought I was doing it right...but today I was looking a tute via Pinterest on them, and noticed the hexies were being joined together using two strands of thread...hand quilting thread too. I have been using bottom line bobbin thread and only one strand.....btw, can't count how many times that tail has had to be retreaded onto the needle! But, back to question.....do you do double or single thread when working with hexies or any epp for that matter.....

I always use a single thread for EPP.

I use double but I think it is just personal preference... I like the extra seam strength.

When hand piecing, I use a single strand of thread - but I backstitch about every ten stitches.

I use single thread Bottom Line.

And here are a couple of un-asked for tips on sewing hexies (or any other hand piecing project):

1. Use a ladder stitch instead of a whip stitch. Your stitches won't show at all.

2. To prevent your needle from coming unthreaded, try this: thread your needle, then sew through the tail 3 times. Here's a video:

https://youtu.be/L84L0HqOn50?t=10s

I'll try to get that needle thru that thin thread three times if not I'll switch to a thread used for beading (s------ can't remember name.....)
i don't like the ladder stitch, I don't whip stitch either...I hold hexies side by side and catch the fab just at the crease on both hexies...it seems to keep the thread all on the backside for me.... Thanks for reply.....

I use 2 strands when I hand sew (which I try not to do very often!) but I do it because I get tired of rethreading. With 2 strands I can tug it tight and not pull it out!!!

I use this method, works really well for me. Double threaded, go through one way, turn go back through, pull loop over point and tighten.

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However do you get that needle threaded twice? I frequently have a challenging time getting one thread through that eye!

If you twist it together after threading the first time, you can drag the end back through the eye by pulling some of the already threaded thread back out.

I feel like that sentence made no sense whatsoever, but I hope you can suss out what I mean!

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

Duh - I forgot about embroidery needles -

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.

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.

I use a single thread.

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.

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. )

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.

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

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.

Silk thread? Is that as strong, long lasting as others? Just wondering.....thanks for the tips on corralling that single thread tail...I tried the stitching into thread...caused a kind of a knot...will try the fold/thread/loop method tonite.....

One thing I do, is thread the needle while the thread is still attached to the spool and then knot it using the wrap around method, then cut. If I keep the lengths to 18 inches or less I don't have problems with knots while I sew.