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    Old 07-12-2011, 07:14 AM
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    I rub a dryer sheet on my thread to keep it smooth.
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    Old 07-12-2011, 07:16 AM
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    What an informative thread! Glad I clicked!
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    Old 07-12-2011, 08:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by mh2559
    I rub a dryer sheet on my thread to keep it smooth.
    I am going to try this one, seems the easiest and doesn't require a trip to the store. thanks.
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    Old 07-12-2011, 08:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lindsey
    Be sure to tie the knot at the end you take off the spool. It has to do with the way the twist comes off the spool.
    This is true for quilting and all hand sewing. Once I was told this, I don't have trouble with twisting/knotting any more :D:D:D
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    Like SparkMonkey said, untwist your thread every few stitches. It doesn't matter what you coat your thread with if it gets twisted while stitching it will knot up. I use beeswax but still have to untwist the thread.
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    Old 07-12-2011, 12:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by TanyaL
    Have you tried waxing your thread?
    My thought exactly!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 02:57 AM
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    I also hand quilt. I find YLI thread is the best and has the least amount of getting tangled and knotted. If it does, it's easy to correct.
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    Wal-mart has tacky finger and most drug stores too.
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    Wal-mart has tacky finger and most drug stores too.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 04:25 AM
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    Glazed quilt thread works really well.
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