Vera Seemann

Thank you so much for the tip. I hate when that happens to me. All of you experts have taught me so many new things and I have been quilting for years. I owe you all a lot of gratitude. Thank you all.

BJ SewKkrazzy

I like to use Thread Heaven; but when I am using rayon threads, I smoothe them out with a hot curling iron, and they don't knot up on me!!!!

MaggieMeg

Thanks for the tip!

matraina

Never heard of the dryer sheet either. I've always been taught to use beeswax.

grammysharon

I am working on my first Hawaiian applique and I can use this tip right now! Thank you :D

OzarksGma

I was taught to knot the end you cut from the spool.[/quote]

Also, do not cut your thread more than 18" long. This will cause tangles also, more thread to twist and turn.
OzarksGma

bakermom

So very true! if you think you'll save yourself some time with a longer thread you'll be very disappointed.Even if it doesn't tangle, it will wear and break before you get to the end.

Qwiltylady

Regular thread should be knotted on the end you cut off the spool. Quilting thread should be knotted on the end that is not cut off the spool. Thread is directional and quilting thread goes through an extra process that puts it on the spool in the reverse of regular thread. Knowing this helps solve many knotting problems!

Gramma

I use the dryer sheets & they work.

MsSewer

I use the bees was that comes in a round container with slots in the container to run the thread through. I have never heard of using a dryer sheet. I'll give it a try. Tx