just_the_scraps_m'am

do you ladies that hand sew still use bees wax or have they come up with something better to strengthen thread?

thimblebug6000

I very rarely use it anymore, but if I have a thread that continually knots I'll use it.

Boston1954

I have some, but I rarely think of it. It does come in handy when the thread wants to knot up.

erstan947

I use if I need to.

shaverg

I use the cotton thread that is already coated. I like coats and clarks best. I usually use a cream or ecru. If I decide I am going to quilt with a color I use Gutermann, they have some beautiful colors, but sometimes it seems to fray a bit after your about 1/2 through the cut length.

Borntohandquilt

I use handquilting thread for sewing - it already has a glazed finish and works fine.

shaverg

I forgot to mention it is coated and labeled for hand quilting.

humbird

I use it all the time. It helps to keep the thread from twisting, and knotting. Also seems to strengthen it. I use Coats and Clarks 100% cotton.

feline fanatic

I use it when hand quilting. I never have a problem with my thread knotting and I usually cut a fairly long length (36" or so)DH keeps bees so I always have ample supply.

sharon b

Oh Sure ask when all my stuff is packed away :roll: LOL

There is another wax out there that I have in a small blue plastic box, but can't think of the name off the top of my head, sorry.

Ok just went to Google :wink: It is Thread Heaven a conditioner for thread .