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Old 04-14-2011, 07:05 AM
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Another tip is to not have your thread too long.

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Old 04-14-2011, 07:16 AM
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Never heard of that, but I will use it.
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Old 04-14-2011, 07:21 AM
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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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Old 04-14-2011, 07:23 AM
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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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Old 04-14-2011, 07:45 AM
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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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Old 04-14-2011, 07:52 AM
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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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Old 04-14-2011, 07:53 AM
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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
WOW, great site with loads of tips....thanks for sharing!! :D :D
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I'm not a hand quilter, but do a lot of hand sewing, so thanks for the tip.
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