Tips Topic
#12
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I had this in another place, but I think it goes better under Tips
The way I thread my needles-----
Cut thread, blunt cut making sure there are no wild threads.
Hold the thread between your thumb and forefinger, now pull the thread down from the bottom until there is only a slight dot of thread showing.
Set the eye of the needle down on the dot,
BARELY roll your thumb and finger open while setting the eye down on the thread, now roll your thumb and finger UP, catching the thread. As you pull the thread up, you pull the needle down and I bet you the needle will be threaded. I've done it so many times I don't even have to look. lol
No poking at the eye four or five time.
Syl
The way I thread my needles-----
Cut thread, blunt cut making sure there are no wild threads.
Hold the thread between your thumb and forefinger, now pull the thread down from the bottom until there is only a slight dot of thread showing.
Set the eye of the needle down on the dot,
BARELY roll your thumb and finger open while setting the eye down on the thread, now roll your thumb and finger UP, catching the thread. As you pull the thread up, you pull the needle down and I bet you the needle will be threaded. I've done it so many times I don't even have to look. lol
No poking at the eye four or five time.
Syl
#13
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by DonnaCee
Is it possible to start a "tips" thread? I'm sure there are thousand of useful quilting tips out there. Think of all we could learn. I'll start with one.
Use an inexpensive letter/file holder from Staples or even the dollar store to hold your rulers.
Use an inexpensive letter/file holder from Staples or even the dollar store to hold your rulers.
Similarily, next to the sewing machine I have one of those lazy susan desk organizer racks ... hole in centre holds large scissors and regular ruler, bins and little slanted shelves on the sides. Most everything I need at the sewing machine fits in there!
#14
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Spray shiny rulers with Minwax Polyurethane Clear Satin (or equivalent) to stop glare on surface of ruler from overhead lights.
Hint wanted ...
**How do you make the rulers/squares etc. less slippery?
Please? and Thanks!
#15
and I wet the needle, not the thread....... works slick as a whistle!
Originally Posted by ThreadHead
I had this in another place, but I think it goes better under Tips
The way I thread my needles-----
Cut thread, blunt cut making sure there are no wild threads.
Hold the thread between your thumb and forefinger, now pull the thread down from the bottom until there is only a slight dot of thread showing.
Set the eye of the needle down on the dot,
BARELY roll your thumb and finger open while setting the eye down on the thread, now roll your thumb and finger UP, catching the thread. As you pull the thread up, you pull the needle down and I bet you the needle will be threaded. I've done it so many times I don't even have to look. lol
No poking at the eye four or five time.
Syl
The way I thread my needles-----
Cut thread, blunt cut making sure there are no wild threads.
Hold the thread between your thumb and forefinger, now pull the thread down from the bottom until there is only a slight dot of thread showing.
Set the eye of the needle down on the dot,
BARELY roll your thumb and finger open while setting the eye down on the thread, now roll your thumb and finger UP, catching the thread. As you pull the thread up, you pull the needle down and I bet you the needle will be threaded. I've done it so many times I don't even have to look. lol
No poking at the eye four or five time.
Syl
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 256
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Spray shiny rulers with Minwax Polyurethane Clear Satin (or equivalent) to stop glare on surface of ruler from overhead lights.
Hint wanted ...
**How do you make the rulers/squares etc. less slippery?
Please? and Thanks!
#19
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Originally Posted by Elisabethann
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Spray shiny rulers with Minwax Polyurethane Clear Satin (or equivalent) to stop glare on surface of ruler from overhead lights.
Hint wanted ...
**How do you make the rulers/squares etc. less slippery?
Please? and Thanks!
Haven't liked them, as the sometimes make the ruler tippy, particularly around seams.
Any other suggestions?
#20
Here is a link with lots of great tips from board members. It was started a little while ago. Love all the great tips posted!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-109077-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-109077-1.htm
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