GailG

Same here.

carleneparice

I purchase thread at a quilt shop that had been waxed. Was impressed by how good it worked and how it did not tangle.

GailG

Reminder -- just don't use that one in your machine. It'll gunk up the machinery in there. Someone had that caution out a while back.

Carol J.

I was taught by my mother to thread the end of the thread in your right hand as you pull it from the spool into the needle, just as Lacelady said. Not the cut end. Works fine for me. I have used beeswax on the threads too, strengthens the thread and makes it slide through the fabric. If you run your fingers down thread, one way it will be smooth and the opposite way it will feel a bit rougher. You want it going into the fabric the smooth way. Same trick works for yarn.

A basic sewing tip.

Carol J.

derylee

Thanks, that is a good tip. I'll try feeling my yarn and threads.

GABBYABBY

I have not heard of this, but I will keep it in
my memory library for future reference when the
time comes that I am hand sewing. Thank you.

gaelicquilter

Thanks for the tip!!!!

vjengels

Wow, I've never heard of this! I use a piece of wax, or thread conditioner. I'll keep that tip in mind, Thanks!

GGrammie

Beeswax....but I'm from the old school....
I don't buy dryer sheets.....toooo costly...

supergma

I have always used beeswax. I still have a piece of wax from my daddy's beehive. I always thread my needle before I cut thread. I am going to try the dryer sheet, tho. Thanks for the tip.