Originally Posted by Lacelady
It also helps if you thread the needle from the end AWAY from the spool, not where you just cut it off. I don't know why, but it works for me.
This has something to do with the way the thread is spun. It's like going against the grain on velvet and causes lots more lint from the tug on the thread. Don't remember the details or where I got the info. Think it was an article about making thread. But I don't remember which end. I think the one away from the spool. Sorry about the brain hiccup.