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    Old 07-13-2011, 10:01 AM
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    this is a funky method but it works for me. pluck your length of thread like a guitar cord before using it, it will not knot!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 11:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by cbpirate
    to untwist, pull your needle right up close to the quilt and let the thread hang. it will untwist itself. i usually run my fingers along the full length to help it along, then go back to quilting
    Thanks -- I will try that next time.

    I did notice that I get more knots when my hand is sweating -- I'm probably twisting the needle more? Hmm, I'll have to observe more closely.
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    I use the glazed thread too and it helps.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 11:22 AM
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    I love the things I learn here every day. thanks
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    Old 07-13-2011, 11:40 AM
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    Your quilt is beautiful!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 11:44 AM
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    this is a beautiful quilt..:) I love the colors and Im not a red color person...lol
    Originally Posted by LisaR
    I love to hand quilt but get frustrated when the thread loops itself into a small knot in the wrong place. I have tried shorter lengths of thread also longer doesnt make any difference. Is it the thread, does anyone else have this problem or is it my technique.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 01:11 PM
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    I currently use "Americana" brand glazed cotton quilting thread and rarely have any problems w/ it-
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    Old 07-13-2011, 01:30 PM
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    This is a fun "thread", pun intended. Great info here and will add my beeswax to it!

    I do knot thread at the spool end of thread. Put several needles on the thread before cutting each length.
    I cut thread only between 18 to 20 inches long.
    I use any wax I can find, I have some of my favorite sented votive candles that I use and it smells real nice while sewing.
    I run my threaded needle under a low temp' iron after I wax it to remove excess wax. It gives the thread some body also, sort of like starching.
    I drop the needle to let it untwist as I notice it curling.
    I do still get knots, just not so often.

    I love needling.
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    I think you will find this won't happen if you wax your thread before quilting. Keep on stitchin!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by Linda E
    I wish there was a "like" button on here! When someone gives good advice or when its just something I strongly agree with, I'd like to hit the "like" button! lol!
    My grandmother taught me the same thing about the end to knot. I use YLI thread. I still get the loops sometime. I just pull as much slack as possible out, put my needle directly under and against the thread where the knot is, and carefully lift upward. Most of the time, the knot always, always pops out.
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