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04-28-2011, 02:17 PM

grammy17

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How do you start off? I get 'nests' at the start or have to leave 6 inch ends to bury later by hand. Any hints?

04-28-2011, 02:22 PM

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Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.

04-28-2011, 02:48 PM

littlehud

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I do the same. I need to bury the thread but it looks great.

04-28-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sewcrafty

Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.

Same here

04-28-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LivelyLady

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewcrafty

Whenever I machine quilt, I bring up the bobbin thread to the top and then knot after I'm done. Can't see it - works out awesome. I end my quilting this way also.

Same here

I do it this way too.

04-28-2011, 04:51 PM

sewcrafty

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I do the same. I need to bury the thread but it looks great.

:oops: Forgot that little tidbit! Just natural I guess. So sorry!

04-28-2011, 04:58 PM

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Bring up the bobbin thread and hold it and top thread snug while taking a few tiny stitches. This way you will have no "birdnests". After stitching a couple inches, use a "easy thread" needle to bury the thread ends.