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03-22-2011, 07:44 PM

#11

Murphy

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Love Gutterman.

03-22-2011, 07:46 PM

#12

Mariposa

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I don't use Gutterman. Machine doesn't like it. Connecting Threads is good, as well as Mettler, Superior, and Aurifil.

03-22-2011, 07:49 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CoyoteQuilts

I read somewhere that you need to thread your needle with the thread the same way all the time. It is the way it comes off the spool. I always forget which I am suppose to thread. Try threading your needle with the end that comes off the spool first and knotting that end. If it still knots up do it the opposite---thread the needle with the end that comes off the spool first and knot where you cut the thread. I know it sounds weird, but there is a difference. Yes, I use guttermans.......

I've heard that about thread. But I always forget which way.

Did you know there is a front side and a back side to a needle? This is the reason a needle threads easier sometimes than others. On the front side the indentation were the eye is is deeper than on the back side.

Check you needle the next time you pick it up.

03-22-2011, 08:10 PM

#14

wolfkitty

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Connecting Thread seems to be doing well on my machine.

03-22-2011, 10:17 PM

#15

Tilladare

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My favorite brand for hand quilting thread is YLI. Very seldom do I have a problem with knots or tangling

03-23-2011, 09:00 AM

#16

Granny Coy

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Originally Posted by gale

I use thread heaven and it seems to help.

What is "Thread Heaven"? A brand of thread? Something you put on the thread? Curious minds want to know.

03-23-2011, 09:05 AM

#17

Granny Coy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tilladare

My favorite brand for hand quilting thread is YLI. Very seldom do I have a problem with knots or tangling

OK I'll bite. What is YLI?

03-23-2011, 09:08 AM

#18

StitchinJoy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Granny Coy

I would love to find a great hand sewing thread that doesn't knot up when you really, really don't want a knot. And tangles are even worse. I thought it was me but maybe it's the tread I am using.

I like Guterman and Mettler cotton, and I also use YLI quilting thread for hand sewing too. I just remember to drop the needle and let it dangle after I finish a seam. It's amazing how quickly I turn that needle. And I think that it's good for our hands to let ggo of the grip on the needle and flex our hands, like maybe every foot or so, just for a couple seconds.

03-23-2011, 10:30 AM

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Granny Coy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StitchinJoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granny Coy

I would love to find a great hand sewing thread that doesn't knot up when you really, really don't want a knot. And tangles are even worse. I thought it was me but maybe it's the tread I am using.

I never even gave a thought to the possibility of my twisting the needle as a cause for the knots and tangles. I will certainly take your advice and drop the needle every now and then (Like we used to have to do with our telephone cords back when telephones had cords.)