A trick for tangled thread while hand quilting

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04-14-2011, 06:08 AM

#81

quiltincharlotte

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I never heard of it either! Thanks very much! I always have that problem!

04-14-2011, 06:19 AM

#82

Bergereink

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You knot the end that is away from the spool because of the way that the thread twists. If you use thread for hand sewing from a wound bobbin, you know the end closest to the bobbin.

04-14-2011, 06:30 AM

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Eileen

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Thanks, I'm going to try this. Have used quilter's wax before.

04-14-2011, 06:35 AM

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harryb1834

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Great tips!!!

04-14-2011, 06:37 AM

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harryb1834

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Here is another link for hand quilting tips. I just put it up on my fan page.

http://www.blockcentral.com/tips-handquilting.shtml

04-14-2011, 06:45 AM

#86

CBAKER

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I just started hannd quilting, thanks for the tip

04-14-2011, 06:55 AM

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TFquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltinggirl

I am teaching a hand quilting class at one of the local LQS shops. Some of the ladies that sign up for this class already know the basics to hand quilting so I was surprised to hear that they never heard of running their needle and thread through a dryer sheet first to keep it from tangeling.

Just curious, am I the only one that uses this technique??

No, I use a dryer sheet all the time...use it when I am embroidering or beading...it works slicker than slick!

04-14-2011, 06:58 AM

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NinaK

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Just used Chap Stick at work for a quick mend. Works great!

04-14-2011, 07:03 AM

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My time

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Live and learn, thanks for another great tip.

04-14-2011, 07:04 AM

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Quiltbeagle

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Unfortunately I can't tolerate dryer sheets because of the scents so I use Thread Heaven. Like several other posters I also put the knot on the spool side.