Bees wax-Does anyone use it

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08-13-2011, 09:09 PM

#131

Havplenty

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fascinating topic. i have never used beeswax but neither do i hand quilt nor do i embroider anymore. i wonder does the beeswax leave a residue on the items you sew when using the wax? how often do you run the thread thru the beeswax when you are sewing an item?

i am not seeing handquilting in my near future but my family is making a family heirloom quilt by hand and i can pass this tip along to them.

08-13-2011, 09:44 PM

#132

Holba

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I love thread heaven and bees wax - I use both! It is a hassle without!

08-13-2011, 09:46 PM

#133

peggy119

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It works great when doing EPP also - great stuff!

08-13-2011, 09:48 PM

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OneMoreQuilt

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I've used it off and on for years. Glad you found it and like it.

08-13-2011, 10:03 PM

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christinetindell

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With the really great pre waxed quilting thread, you don't need it anymore. I got some in an inherited stash and found the thread is just as good without it.

08-13-2011, 10:06 PM

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BETTY62

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Is this a product available only at a quilt shop?

08-13-2011, 10:10 PM

#137

heather1949

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So what do you actually do with it, I do a lot of hand embroidery...HELP

08-13-2011, 10:12 PM

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kathdavis

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Okay, I want to get me some. Where do I purchase it?

08-14-2011, 03:00 AM

#139

Lioness3xs

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I hadn't thought of using it for my serger loopers. Can you say DAHHHHHH! :D

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Originally Posted by eparys

I use it for everything!! and I have used it for 30 about years. I use it to stiffen the thread before I put it in a hand needle, I stiffen the end to thread the sewing machine, I wax about 6" when I rethread my serger loopers. I have also used it when I need the thread not to twist and knot when I hand sew. Wonderful Stuff.