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I never heard of it either! Thanks very much! I always have that problem!
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You knot the end that is away from the spool because of the way that the thread twists. If you use thread for hand sewing from a wound bobbin, you know the end closest to the bobbin.
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Thanks, I'm going to try this. Have used quilter's wax before.
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Great tips!!!
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Here is another link for hand quilting tips. I just put it up on my fan page.
http://www.blockcentral.com/tips-handquilting.shtml |
I just started hannd quilting, thanks for the tip
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Originally Posted by quiltinggirl
I am teaching a hand quilting class at one of the local LQS shops. Some of the ladies that sign up for this class already know the basics to hand quilting so I was surprised to hear that they never heard of running their needle and thread through a dryer sheet first to keep it from tangeling.
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Just used Chap Stick at work for a quick mend. Works great!
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Live and learn, thanks for another great tip.
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Unfortunately I can't tolerate dryer sheets because of the scents so I use Thread Heaven. Like several other posters I also put the knot on the spool side.
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Another tip is to not have your thread too long.
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Never heard of that, but I will use it.
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I've been using "Thread Heaven," but didn't know a dryer sheet would do the same thing. Dryer sheets make me sneeze, however.
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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.
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Never heard of it
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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.
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I have never heard of the dryer sheet before. I have always used beeswax.
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have not heard of the dryer sheet idea, but I personally use Thread Heaven. Works great. Have heard that beeswax can cause problems later
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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 |
I'm not a hand quilter, but do a lot of hand sewing, so thanks for the tip.
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Thank you so much for the tip. I hate when that happens to me. All of you experts have taught me so many new things and I have been quilting for years. I owe you all a lot of gratitude. Thank you all.
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I like to use Thread Heaven; but when I am using rayon threads, I smoothe them out with a hot curling iron, and they don't knot up on me!!!!
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Thanks for the tip!
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Never heard of the dryer sheet either. I've always been taught to use beeswax.
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I am working on my first Hawaiian applique and I can use this tip right now! Thank you :D
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I was taught to knot the end you cut from the spool.[/quote]
Also, do not cut your thread more than 18" long. This will cause tangles also, more thread to twist and turn. OzarksGma |
So very true! if you think you'll save yourself some time with a longer thread you'll be very disappointed.Even if it doesn't tangle, it will wear and break before you get to the end.
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Regular thread should be knotted on the end you cut off the spool. Quilting thread should be knotted on the end that is not cut off the spool. Thread is directional and quilting thread goes through an extra process that puts it on the spool in the reverse of regular thread. Knowing this helps solve many knotting problems!
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I use the dryer sheets & they work.
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I use the bees was that comes in a round container with slots in the container to run the thread through. I have never heard of using a dryer sheet. I'll give it a try. Tx
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Originally Posted by Drew
I didn't know this trick, but will be trying it soon. I do a lot of cross stitch/embroidery so am hoping it works the same on floss.
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:) I have found using the little sample bars of soap from motels and hotels work wonders for thread and needles. works just as good for me as wax or thread heaven and a lot cheaper.
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remember that thread should be used on needle in the same direction as the spool. This will help in less knotting. There is a grain to thread,( if thats the correct term, ) you dont want to go against it.
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also, knot the end that comes off the spool helps to keep it from knotting. Never heard if using the dryer sheet. Would that be a new one or a used one? Thanks for the tip. Annie Mae
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also, knot the end that comes off the spool helps to keep it from knotting. Never heard of using the dryer sheet. Would that be a new one or a used one? Thanks for the tip. Annie Mae
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Thanks for the fabric softener tip. I haven't heard of it but believe I will try it.!!
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Its a new one on me.
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Originally Posted by bakermom
I was taught to knot the end you cut from the spool.
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Originally Posted by DebraK
I'm a beeswax gal too.
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I swear by thread heaven!!
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