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04-26-2011, 10:02 AM
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Hi again,
I am sure I am going to repeat this question but have to ask. I have watched tutorial's on hand quilting, and saw this both ways, so I am confused. Do you double your thread or is it just single with a knot??
I am new to the hand quilting part of this and want to thank you in advance for the help..
Happy quilting,
Robin
I am sure I am going to repeat this question but have to ask. I have watched tutorial's on hand quilting, and saw this both ways, so I am confused. Do you double your thread or is it just single with a knot??
I am new to the hand quilting part of this and want to thank you in advance for the help..
Happy quilting,
Robin
04-26-2011, 10:03 AM
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Let me see if I can say this coherently:
I use a single strand of quilting thread (heavier than regular thread)
I take my thread and wrap around the needle twice, then move it to the end.
Does this make sense???
I use a single strand of quilting thread (heavier than regular thread)
I take my thread and wrap around the needle twice, then move it to the end.
Does this make sense???
04-26-2011, 10:06 AM
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I use a single strand of hand quilting thread. I put a simple, single knot at the end - the quilter's knot I make is usually too big and makes holes in my top.
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
04-26-2011, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Hinterland
I use a single strand of hand quilting thread. I put a simple, single knot at the end - the quilter's knot I make is usually too big and makes holes in my top.
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
the thread breaks and sometimes it just will not go through at all!
04-26-2011, 10:42 AM
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I use a single strand unless I'm doing sashiko, which traditionally has a double strand, but even in sashiko (traditional Japanese "big-stitch" quilting), I often use a single thread of variegated "thread" (it's actually more like embroidery floss). If you are quilting for youself and prefer your thread doubled, do it, no quilt police, eh?
04-26-2011, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by Hinterland
I use a single strand of hand quilting thread. I put a simple, single knot at the end - the quilter's knot I make is usually too big and makes holes in my top.
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
And - edited to add - I wiggle my needle in the batting before I pull the knot through. It seems to help bury the knot so it doesn't come out.
Janet
the thread breaks and sometimes it just will not go through at all!
04-26-2011, 12:14 PM
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I am so glad I 'found' all of you here on this board! You are all so generous with your time, to us, no matter where we are a newbie at!
Thank you all for taking the time to answer!!
Robin
Thank you all for taking the time to answer!!
Robin
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