The twist is the same from either end.

oops, another theory shot ;-) I notice a difference when I do binding.

I used to think (swear that) it didn't matter either! But I tried it and it does!!

Some brand of threads it makes a difference, some no difference at all. I wet my thread, run it through a wet sponge, if I have trouble with twisting. I read somewhere it kept the thread flat.

I was watching a sewing show one time about hand sewing. It may even have been on Alex Anderson's show. But they said when threading a hand sewing needle, thread the needle before you cut the thread off the spool. That way you will ALWAYS thread the needle in the right direction. There is a direction to the way thread is wound, I assume this applies mainly to thread meant for hand quilting. I tried this when trying some needle-turn, and by golly it worked. I have never forgotten that rule

I took my first class ever recently. It was needle turn applique. This was the first thing I learned in it. I agree with DebraK, thread needle from other end of thread.

I would try knotting the other end of your thread. Try knotting the end of the thread you just cut. If that doesn't work better ,knot the end that is already cut and not the end you just cut. Does that make sense? I read it has to do with being right-handed or left-handed. I would also use thread heaven. The directions are on the package. Let me know if this works for you.
Thanks, Sherryl

I was always taught to knot the end you cut and that has always worked for me. But, when I started hand applique using silk thread, I found I needed to knot the opposite end. I had less twisting and knotting doing this. I also kind of roll the needle between my finger every couple stitches to avoid the twisting and that helps avoid the knotting.

I watched a show once where they said if your thread is knotting on you to load your needle from the other end. They said which way to take it off the spool and which end to knot but I never remember which way. It seems to help. Also I was just told to try running you thread thru a new fabric softener sheet a couple of time to prevent knotting. It is supposed to work similar to Thread Heaven.

I use thread heaven also, but you can use bees wax as well - should help with the tangling. Good luck.

Susan