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Kyiav10 04-14-2011 07:05 AM

Another tip is to not have your thread too long.

Kyia

Tinabodina 04-14-2011 07:16 AM

Never heard of that, but I will use it.

catrancher 04-14-2011 07:21 AM

I've been using "Thread Heaven," but didn't know a dryer sheet would do the same thing. Dryer sheets make me sneeze, however.

cpfrog 04-14-2011 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Thanks for the tip. I have been hand sewing for years and had never heard that before...guess you can teach this old dog a new trick *L* I have run my thread thru wax before. I just save an old candle for that.
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b

YES! :-) Nothing like using an old candle... now that's a "tool" that has many uses... to unstick drawer runner-glides, aluminum storm window tracks, and quilt threads; not to forget melting them again and making new chunky candles! Hmmm... now there's a tute-to-be!

VaNella 04-14-2011 07:26 AM

Never heard of it

RamblingRose 04-14-2011 07:45 AM

I have used dryer sheets for a while now , works great ! Also sticking your needle in a bar of Ivory soap will make it and your thread work a lot better.

KSue 04-14-2011 07:46 AM

I have never heard of the dryer sheet before. I have always used beeswax.

Lilrain 04-14-2011 07:52 AM

have not heard of the dryer sheet idea, but I personally use Thread Heaven. Works great. Have heard that beeswax can cause problems later

Nancy Ingham 04-14-2011 07:53 AM


Originally Posted by harryb1834
Here is another link for hand quilting tips. I just put it up on my fan page.

http://www.blockcentral.com/tips-handquilting.shtml

WOW, great site with loads of tips....thanks for sharing!! :D :D

LadyCougar 04-14-2011 08:06 AM

I'm not a hand quilter, but do a lot of hand sewing, so thanks for the tip.


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