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I always rip from the bottom unless it's such a tangled mess I can't get at the stitches. I get bigger pieces of thread that way instead of the little tiny bits. I'm not sure I'd use duct tape -- it is very sticky to catch the treads yes.. but I'd be afraid it would leave some sticky on the fabric, and duct tape sticky is nasty to try and get off.
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Originally Posted by leatheflea
I use an old soft bristle hair brush to help remove the little pieces of thread and then a lint roller or a piece of tape wrapped around my hand.
#29
Always test the upper tension before you start to quilt by lowering the pressure foot and tugging on the thread to see if it is in the tension discs. If it pulls out easily rethread and try again. I get those snarls when the thread isn't in the upper tension properly. Also the sticky tape is a good idea
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I use a lint roller all the time to get rid of those pesky little threads, especially when I'm doing pp! So I think you would be happy using a lint roller - it will do the job for you just fine! Happy rolling!
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