Tudey

I fail to see how that makes a difference---isn't the end that comes off the reel ALSO the end that was cut (from the previous length of thread)? I'm just sayin'...

Donna in Mo

I, for one, have never heard that. So I am right handed, and I should thread from the end that comes off the spool first. Guess I was just lucky since that is the way I always do it. But I still have to wax to insure no tangles.

probles

I do have that problem. I had heard that advise before, but I could not remember how it went. I was going to work on some needle turn applique today, so I will try it out. Thanks for posting it.

glorcour

Now that you have jogged my memory, I do recall hearing this but only for the right handed person. Great reminder

Jammin' Jane

Thanks for the tip!

JanieH

This one was a new tip to me. Now, just need to remember it! Think I will print it out and put it with my thread and another copy with my needles.

GrannieAnnie

Another did you know?

Did you know that your needle has a deeper indentation on one side than on the other?
That's why sometimes a needle threads easily and sometimes it doesn't.

ctack2

So if I'm having a hard time threading, maybe flip the needle? Too kewl! Thanks

LadyElisabeth

I've been quilting almost 50 years and never heard that before. Thanks. QB is the best teacher around

Vanogay

I knew about the thread, but had forgotten. I watched how I work and I do it correctly - and I'm left handed. Believe me, lefties do sew somewhat differently - I start at the other end, sewing toward myself and it does make a difference in how that piece of thread 'unravels'. Needles are punched out of sheets and that's why there is a very definite front and back of them. If you're having trouble threading your needle, gently rotate it in your fingers and try again - from the other side. Should make a big difference.