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09 Dec 2008 06:49 #29443

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Mary Kay, you might want to take a look at Sharon Schamber's video about TYING AND HIDING THREAD KNOTS in the FREE AREA of her web site: http://sharonschambernetwork.com/free_area/videos/knots/index.html
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09 Dec 2008 06:42 #29442

JANBLOCK OFFLINE Posts: 116	On one of the shows, Ricky showed us how to get rid of all those threads while quilting. Can't remember which one, but I know it helped me keep the back of the quilt looking great. Jan
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08 Dec 2008 22:43 #29435

ipquilter OFFLINE Posts: 622	Bury 'em like when you're hand quilting?
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What do I do with the thread ends? 08 Dec 2008 22:12 #29434

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I have been quilting for 8 years, but realizing that I don't know the best technique for the loose threads (either the ones that I start with, or the ones that I end with) from the machine quilting on my quilts. I generally leave 4+ inches on the tails, bring them to the back of the quilt and then tie them in a knot to hold them........ but I am not sure if that is the best thing to do since the knots to show (especially when the thread is a different color than the backing).

Any advice on better methods for securing the threads?

Thanks so much!

Mary Kay

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