Pudge

The quilting job I like least is trimming off the threads on the back of the top. You know, the threads that could possibly show through the finished top on a light colored block.

Soooo, how important is this task? Have any of you skipped this task and regreted it later?

Cheryl

PS How do you spell regreted? Two t's? I can't spell anymore.

quilts4charity

I clip as I go so I don't have to do a lot of clipping later.

PaperPrincess

Yes, 2 t-s.
Are you talking about the thread that you piece with? (I clip as I go) or threads that have raveled from the fabric patches? I've only had one top with a lot of raveled threads, but the fabric was dark, so I just left them.

osewme

I clip my threads from my blocks as I go also.

Stitchnripper

I clip them mostly when I am pressing and then at the end. I don't really mind. It's all part of the process.

Onebyone

I use auto thread cutter so nothing to clip.

Melanie Rudy

I clip as I go. I also never use white backgrounds for this very reason.

yngldy

If I see any that are obvious, I trim them when I see them prior to sandwiching, usually when pressing and checking the back of the top. If they unravel during the FMQ or sandwiching process, you can use a very fine crochet hook and carefully fish it out or push it under the seam.
The only time I really notice them is if I use a white or cream background.

Pudge

Uh-oh. Okay, I can clip when I finish a block. Next time. Right now I have to take care of the 120" x 120" king size pineapple top I just completed which has LOTS of hanging threads. I'll be back in a few days.

Tartan

I do go over the back of my quilt top with my thread snips to remove any threads from piecing or fraying. I wrap masking tape on my opposite hand and stick the threads to it as I go.