Sienna's GiGi

Thanks for the tip. I just started english paper piecing so this is going to come in handy.

theresa.redington

Never heard of this trick. Thanks for sharing because it is one that I will start using. :o)

derylee

Frist time I've heard this. I will give it a try. Thanks

paintbug

omg, THANK YOU ! I have a small gift shop where I usually sew while I am there and I have no customers. Yesterday I could not even pull the thread 1 time with out geting it knotted up. I was so mad, I just put it away with a knot in the thread.

mar32428

This has something to do with the way the thread is spun. It's like going against the grain on velvet and causes lots more lint from the tug on the thread. Don't remember the details or where I got the info. Think it was an article about making thread. But I don't remember which end. I think the one away from the spool. Sorry about the brain hiccup.

mar32428

God bless dryer sheets. I use them to line my gardening pots to keep soil from running out the bottom. Also, in a pinch i have used them for a soft stabilizer when doing machine embroidery. I save all from the dryer.

Sienna's GiGi

Do you have to run the thread called "hand quilting" through wax or dryer sheets too? Or just regular sewing thread?

derylee

Good tips. Thanks

quilter68

WE always ran pins/needles through our hair. We had to do this frequently while holding a wiggling toddler to diaper.

To all who said "off the spool and into the needle" and to knot the end last off the spool you are right. It does have to do with how the thread is made/twisted while being made.

Drew

I didn't know this trick, but will be trying it soon. I do a lot of cross stitch/embroidery so am hoping it works the same on floss.

Thanks!