tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post4265007711994864794..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Quilting Basics 9: How to Tie off Loose Quilting ThreadsLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-20393521536479147192017-01-19T07:41:43.910-05:002017-01-19T07:41:43.910-05:00You're super welcome Sandi! I'm so glad yo...You're super welcome Sandi! I'm so glad you're following along and enjoying this new series!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-35632182894684382372017-01-19T07:41:11.536-05:002017-01-19T07:41:11.536-05:00Thank you for your kind compliments! Yes, I do sta...Thank you for your kind compliments! Yes, I do starch and press my backing fabric so it's nice and stiff before basting. This takes the stretch out of the fabric and makes it less likely to pleat and pucker as I quilt.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-37247917910605893512017-01-19T07:40:18.955-05:002017-01-19T07:40:18.955-05:00It's really easy to do that! The key is to lea...It's really easy to do that! The key is to leave a lot of slack between the thread and the eye of the needle when you pull it through. Also be really gentle as you push the thread tails into the top of the needle. If they hit the prongs weird, they will shred easily.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-59358593834718038462017-01-18T20:54:52.267-05:002017-01-18T20:54:52.267-05:00Leah, I am avid reader to your blog and learned so...Leah, I am avid reader to your blog and learned some much. On this mystery quilt series I have read and watch the videos. Your advise on free motion slow down practice has help. Fm is looking better. I do use the cheater needles, they are great, however, have not tried your method. First thing tomorrow I will put it to use. Thanks for all the learning tools you give us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672072686517040055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-37177885812625516592017-01-18T16:47:14.600-05:002017-01-18T16:47:14.600-05:00Hi Leah, I have some cheater needles, but find wh...Hi Leah, I have some cheater needles, but find when I try to pull the thread down through the top it shreds. So I have gone back to threading a regular needle. NOt sure what I do wrong.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331824065335427459noreply@blogger.com