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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:49 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lindsey
    Be sure to tie the knot at the end you take off the spool. It has to do with the way the twist comes off the spool.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:50 PM
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    I use Thread Heaven. It helps a bit... but I still deal with the knots sometimes.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:52 PM
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    My suggestion would also be wax the thread-love your quilt.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by newestnana
    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!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 03:57 PM
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    I was taught to turn the piece upsice down and let the needle unwind every few minutes.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 05:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by Peckish
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    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!
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    Old 07-13-2011, 05:45 PM
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    I agree, waxed thread. Love the Waratah fabric in your lovely quilt. :thumbup:
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    Old 07-13-2011, 06:39 PM
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    Put your thread in a medicine bottle the same size, cut a piece of fabric softener sheet fold it 2 times, thread your needle and pull it through the sheet and through a hole in the top of the bottle. Will keep your thread from knotting very much.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 06:42 PM
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    I also found it to help to make sure the knot is tied on the end closest to where it came off the spool. Proper lighting is a must also.
    I decided to use the invisible thread to secure my squares in a Cathedral window I am making. HUGE mistake. It really knots and you may be half way around the squares before you see it and have to back track each stitch. I have no idea what made me use it but now I feel I have to continue with it. Never again.
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    Old 07-13-2011, 06:49 PM
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    Gorgeous quilt.. Always tie your know on the end that comes of the spool first. You'll find you have less knotting!!
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