quiltingshorttimer

After I piece or quilt I'm often covered in threads and with sweater weather it's almost impossible to get them off. But a friend suggested I take a microfiber cloth and brush over my clothes--this works wonders!

osewme

Thanks for that information!

quiltedsunshine

Great idea!

FWLover

I created an old fashioned style apron to wear when quilting and longarming. For a pocket, I created 2 long interfaced rectangles one slightly larger than the other. Sewed the smaller to the larger on 3 sides. And sewed vertically every so often to create divisions in the pocket according to the size of the tools I want to keep in them. Then I stitched all around the larger one to anchor it to the skirt of my apron. No more threads all over my clothes and my tools are right where I need them.

Jo Belmont

I take a small piece of batting and pin it to my left lapel area. As threads are detached, just press them against the batting piece. Periodically, gather the threads into a bunch and discard. This has worked beautifully for me.

Haven't tried the microcloth, but it does work wonders on pet hair in the car.

Tartan

Don’t you know that quilters come with strings attached? I usually give myself a roll over with a sticky clothes roller before leaving the house but once my husband pulled a long thread out of my hair at a restaurant.

luvstoquilt

I wear threads and cat hair proudly. I never leave home without a roll over but it doesn’t always do the trick!

juliasb

This is something I could have used this morning with all the threads that gravitate to my black stocking. I am going to pull one out right now. Thanks for the great information.

Onebyone

Wear the sweater inside out, then switch to right side when needed. LOL My grandmother always wore a duster when cooking or sewing. She had a lot of pretty ones. The snaps make it so easy to take on and off. I have one in my sewing room and I put it on over my clothes and take it off when leaving. Amazon has them. Look for house coat dusters.

Sharonquilts

I have the same problem ... and it seems I'm always wearing a black sweater LOL. Thanks for all the tips.