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Old 08-13-2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I use it especially for handquilting, redwork, other embroidery, and when I'm doing anything with a regular 100% cotton thread.

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I use it for hand quilting, but never thought of using it with embroidery thread, thanks Jan
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Old 08-13-2011, 02:52 PM
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Never knew anything about this... will pick some up next time I'm at Joann's.
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Old 08-13-2011, 02:54 PM
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I use it all the time, it is wonderful for handquilting!
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Old 08-13-2011, 02:59 PM
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It's great, not only for quilting, but also for sewing on buttons... makes the thread stronger. I wouldn't be without it! One time a store here had a bunch of notions in a bin for 4/$1. I rummaged through the bin and got all the beeswax things they had and went home with 8 of them. The check-out lady looked at me sort of funny, but I just smiled and pretended there was nothing unusual about all those beeswax things. :)
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:31 PM
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I dug out an old 1 lb block from when I did leather work. I am now able to thread a smaller needle for my hand quilting, which is great. Thanks for the tip. Gary
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:45 PM
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I always use beeswax while hand quilting. I have it in both yellow and white. It works great when you are using a thread that is just too fine to keep still.
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Old 08-13-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
I've taken the disk of wax out of the case for my use. Just hold the thread under your thumb or finger on the disk and pull the length of thread across the surface of the wax.

It's available at Joannes.
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I do the same - Also - the wax will dry out if left out for a long time, so I keep it in a ziplock bag
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Old 08-13-2011, 04:07 PM
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I bought a block of it at the crft store after I found some candy molds at a garage sale. I melted it and poured the wax into the cute candy molds (little flowers) then after they cooled I wrapped them in a cute scrap of fabric to give to friends. It's a great sewing tool.
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I use it on every quilt frame that I build. I rub a little on the edges of the plywood base to prevent any threads/fabric from catching while quilting. It works great!


Oh, I have two types listed on our site too... if anyone ever needs it. http://stores.laptophoops.com/-strse...der/Detail.bok
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Old 08-13-2011, 04:52 PM
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I have been using it for years. I love how it makes the thread behave.
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