i always wanted to take wood shop but it wasn't allowed back then, in the dark ages, when we had to walk up hill both ways to school. i did decline to take home ec and took choir instead. didn't think home ec would really help since i was the oldest of 5 children and already cooked and sewed.

My mom does it - she's not a quilter, she does garments.

I'm sure it can't hurt anything, but it isn't necessary

I can't tell you how relieved I am to learn that most of you feel the whole "pulling a thread to straighten the grain" isn't necessary in quilting! Like many of you, I was taught the technique in junior high school, but that course was focused on garment making. I was so discouraged when Harriet Hargrave - my piecing/quilting teacher by way of her books - also demanded it. it adds such tedium to the prep that I almost gave up quilting right then and there!

I used do alot of drapery sewing, and ALWAYS pull thread to find the true grain, It is absolutely necessary for fine fabrics for sheer curtains.and yes, for clothing it is a must also.

I never pulled a thread, but I do pull the whole piece sometimes to straighten the grain. Things just go together better when the grain is straighter.

I can remember doing this in Home Ec. That is the last time I did this.

I don't pull although I do see where it could be helpful.

I agree with this. I do remember pulling threads years ago. I also think fabrics are made better these days then they were in the "good old days".

very insteresting subject , i can say i learned something new again( thats not unusual after reading on this site)