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Old 08-16-2011, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Joanie Owen
I use the same piece I've had for over 20 years. Cut it in 4 and have a piece in different spots and use it whenever I'm threading a needle. Love the stuff.
I just got some, haven't used it yet, but looks like it will last me the rest of my life - lookin at lots of stuff like that now days....................... :roll:
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:58 AM
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I couldnt work without it,great stuff
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Old 08-17-2011, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Latrinka
No never heard of it for threading needles. Will have to try it tho!
It is not for threading needles, it does help keeping thread from knotting as one hand sews...but the unwritten rule of a piece of thread not much longer than 18" really helps too...it seems too much longer than that and knots will form as the thread twists from the stitching.
BTW- when one runs the needle quickly thru ones hair to make the needle slide thru the fabric easier (as per Amish) there is really no fear of getting oil on the quilt......
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:59 PM
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I would not hand sew without it! In a pinch I've run my thread over a white candle when I misplaced the bees wax. It works just as well.
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Old 08-18-2011, 09:47 AM
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Yes, I use it. Wonderful stuff.
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Old 08-19-2011, 05:46 PM
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I have used it for years. Just bought my third one - first ones is long gone. Plan aon having one upstarrs and one downstairs in the sewing room.
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Old 08-21-2011, 06:37 PM
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I use Thread Heaven. I have also used beeswax. Thread Heaven doesn't dry out. Both work great.
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Old 08-21-2011, 06:51 PM
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I use it for hand work and binding. Love using it!
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Old 08-27-2011, 10:14 AM
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I would not hand sew without it. Been using it since I was eleven. That is the benefit of having an older person to teach you to sew!
Jovi
PS: I think "Mind your own beeswax" probably came from a sewing bee orginally.
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It has only been a short while that I started using it too. Makes such a difference.
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