quilters knot learned!!! finallly!!!
#31
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This is the way I've made knots, too, for years when doing regular sewing. But it is different from a quilter's knot. I've mastered the quilter's knot and then forget how to do it if I haven't handquilted for some time. It's easy to go back to old habits learned young and that's when I resort to the other way of making a knot.
#33
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Not sure... maybe it's the thread? I use Bottom Line for hand applique, and it's 60 wt, a fairly fine thread. I've never had problems with the thread shredding after piercing it.
#34
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It is indeed a great knot. I was fortunate to watch Georgia Bonesteel on her one and only video that I'm aware of, and it's been wonderful. Quilting for me has always been a learning curve, sometimes we learn a trick quickly and others not so much. Glad you found it though - it saves a lot of time.
#35
There is also a slick way to keep fine thread like silk or the 100 wt. thread from coming off your needle. I will share it because I am forever grateful to the person that shared it with me. You thread the needle and pull brought just enough to wrap around the tip (nail portion) on your opposite index finger. Pinch the end of the looped thread with your thumb. With he needle pointed sharp end toward you, slide needle under thread on your fingernail. Pull all the way through and it creates a slip knot at the eye of the needle. You will never have to cuss at your thread and needle again. When you are finished with it and want to remove the end of the thread from the needle, just snip at the thread as close to e eye of the needle as you can and the thread will come right off. It will take a little practice but give it a try.
#36
this is why I love this board... there is always something to be learned, even if it is something as easy as a quilter's knot. I found this post really helpful as I did not know how to get the correct knot either.
#39
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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I'm a lefty and I do it the same way you do.
#40
YAY! I FINALLY learned the quilter's knot, THANK YOU! All that time, I was pointing the thread end the wrong way. Sheesh!
Now I have to go try piercing my thread to keep the darned thread on. I love this board!
Now I have to go try piercing my thread to keep the darned thread on. I love this board!
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