tessagin

I trim as I go. When I finish that last stitch I trim as close to the fabric as possible. I use the embroidery shears with the one paddle (I call it) shaped blade.

Tartan

Yes, you can use a tiny crochet hook to fetch out offending threads. It takes a bit of work but I've used this one Boye 13 [ATTACH=CONFIG]498353[/ATTACH]

Terri D.

Definitely! I would not want the show through, particularly if the quilt was made with a lot of light fabrics.

An extremely sharp pair of precision scissors makes the job so much easier. I bought a pair of Dovos for just such a purpose--worth the expense!

Tartan

​Don't know why this came up as attachment but hopefully you can see how tiny the hook is.

hobo2000

I have been told numerous times not to cut close to the material unless I have tied off the seam as they can wriggle and eventually will open the seam. When I first started quilting I was told always use beige thread and don't worry about threads they add to the warmth of the quilt so don't waste them. I do cut back to about 1-2". I do a lot of white backgrounds and have yet to see a dark thread showing thought. I try to buy heavier whites and not those thin ones.

Kitsie

Thanks Prism99. I have one similar to that from some cheapo craft thing. Doesn't "like" going through Premium muslin, but will with some encouragement! It'll work for me!

LindaM

This one is terrific - Clover Soft Touch Thread Pic http://www.joann.com/clover-soft-tou...c/2359024.html I have one and it works really well!

There is another discussion on this topic with other suggestions, here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t241358.html

Definitely try to remove as many loose threads as possible before sandwiching / sending out for quilting. They can show through the top. I do trim as I go and am pressing, and take a another look when pressing the completed top before sandwiching.

franc36

I trim all of those threads if I am sending the quilt to the LAQ. It takes me forever. That is my least favorite thing about quilting. If I quilt the quilt myself, I omit that step and have never had a problem.

GypsyRse1

http://www.nordicneedle.com/prod/6725.html This is a great tool ......

Jeanne S

Like others, I trim dark threads around lighter fabrics. Otherwise leave most unless there seem to be lots of threads in one area then I try to trim them.