roseOfsharon

Funny how this came up, I was just wondering on getting some for handsewing. I am working slowly on GFG pieces and have found times the thread hangs up and even will knot. I plan on getting some today! Thanks for the input everyone.

Sharon

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

If you read the back posts there's a picture, how to use it, and where to find it.

sewbeeit42

It can be found in the notions section of most fabric stores. Mine was made by Dritz. It usually comes in a plastic holder that has slits for sliding the thread over the wax. The wax looks sort of like a round bar of soap.

SandraD

I heard about it on this site. It's wonderful for handquilting!

Bev

Yeah, I use it. Good stuff !!

Sherome

Use it all the time. Who needs thread that knots.

NJ Quilter

Yes - I've used both and prefer the Thread Heaven. I like the consistancy of the Thread Heaven better than beeswax and I think it gives better results (detangling, etc.) than the beeswax. Wouldn't hand sew or quilt without my Thread Heaven.

MsEithne

Sometimes, with very fine fabrics like cotton batiste or fine silks, beeswax will leave a trace on the fabric.

If this happens, wax the thread heavily, then iron with a warm iron between two layers of paper towel. This melts the wax, lets it soak into the thread but gets rid of the excess.

Still has all the benefits of reducing twisting and tangling, etc.

I use Thread Heaven as well, prefer to match it with synthetic threads. Thread Heaven is basically glycerin with a thickening agent.

ljs317

Wonderful tips! thank you so very much!
Lisa

colleen1978

I use it...my aunt gave me a lump the first time and "enlightened me."