What a wonderful video! Thank you SEW much for these sewing tips. No matter how long we have sewn, it is always nice to see how others do things. Looking forward to your book & watching your new sewing room evolve!
Omg genius and so easy to follow instructions. Truly thank you, from one newbie to sewing these tips are invaluable. I even shared at my beginner's embroidery class, nearly all had not known these techniques. So a big thank you from them too 🙌🏻👏🏻😁
Well Miss Laura, yet again...... you are the Queen..... loved this method.... Again, thank you for all you teach, and time you give of yourself doing so.... Jon
I’ve done a lot of basting but hadn’t seen this technique before! I didn’t know how to do the second one. Your directions are the first I understood. Thank you so very much.
I learned how to knot my thread from my mother, once around my forefinger slip it off and twist between my thumb and forefinger. It works for me, but you're never too old to learn something new and it looks so easy a child would soon pick it up. I think in this day and age where needlework (and home economics) isnt taught in school like in our day, these nifty notions are ideal for the novice sewer. Thanks for sharing Laura 😊
Mary Phillips This was how I learned, too. I do find, however, that this can cause the thread to twist back on itself and sometimes that twist never goes away. This can result in thread tangles as one continues sewing. I learned the second method at a women's workshop several years ago and like it (when I remember which way to set it up for the twists) ;)
My gramdmother taught me that way many many years ago. I still do it.. Habit I guess but its always worked for me. I will use the second method if I'm doing embroidery tho. Great tips for anyone that's learning!
Good tips, TU! 2:23 is the time stamp for a 'regular' knot. Wrapping instead around the needle produces a much tidier knot than wrapping around the fingertip as our mothers taught us. I solved the awful tangling issue I was having with the thin, slippery beading thread I'm using by putting the end of the thread near the eye of the needle, instead of in the middle of it, and then wrapping (I need a big knot so a bead doesn't slip off).
Thank you for the throwback to my youth. I had forgotten the good way to make a knot. Thanks, Laura! //. Couldn’t you guys just listen to Laura all day? The most calming, pleasant demeanor ever! And she can teach and sew!
Thanks, Laura. I learned the second knotting method at a women's workshop several years ago but I usually forget which way to set it up for the twists around the needle. Your demonstration has ended my confusion ... point the thread end and the tip of the needle toward each other. I don't believe they explained that one can do this same type of knot at the end, so I learned something new today. Your use of the giant needle and heavy thread was excellent ... like putting a zoom lens on without the hassle. Now I need to go back and figure out how to order an autographed copy of your brand new, first ever book - how exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank you for this tip I will try it. I look forward to your blogs every week. And I would like to thank you for sharing with us on the creation of your new sewing studio. I t gives us a chance to dream about our own sewing space.I am currently saving up blue jeans to make that lap quilt with the flannel backing.I am using khaki and denim colored jeans purchased floral pink blue purple and cream flannel and looking for the just right charm pack. I am having so much fun. I am partially blind and have essiential tremors, but they will pry my scissors and pin cushion out of my cold dead hands some day.Maybe ( I will take them to heaven with me LOL. Love you Miss Laura
The knots are a much better technique than what I have used all these years. Question: the last few years I've been having trouble with my thread tangling and knotting as I'm sewing a seam by hand. Do you know what I am doing or what I could do to correct this?
That happens sometimes but get yourself a product called Thread Heaven. You just pull your thread thru it & it coats it so it doesn't tangle as much. Less breakage too. Totally invisible. There is also a wax product to pull your thread thru. It really helps a lot! Good Luck!
@ Cheryl Gray - It might be related to the direction of how the thread is coming off the spool in relation to how you're threading your needle. Check out the video titled, "A Secret to Threading a Needle" from the YT channel, "Threads".
There are a few things that can cause it to tangle first is the thread is too long and second ... with the motion of our hand we twist the needle in between our fingers and thumb. The needle being round rolls around as we are putting it into our fabric. We roll the needle to get it into the right position. This is very hard to avoid. Sew for a few minutes and then see watch and see if you were doing it. This rolling of course will roll the thread from behind and that's sometimes causes twists. It is such a small thing but can turn into a big thing. And as others have said yes waxing your thread is also very helpful, it does help the thread not tangle as much. I hope these things help and thanks for asking
Thank you so much! I tie off using your second method but never thought of starting that way! Thanks again! BT W.. how is your new sewing space coming?
Thank you, Laura. I am 65 and never learned these ways to anchor thread. I am currently hand sewung a lining into a fabric crocheted purse and will be implementing these techniques.
Great tips! Thankyou Laura..hope your craft room is coming along. I have an apartment downstairs that my husband turned into a craft working area since we do not rent anymore. I love it but I am filling up every space with stash. LOL.
This was a great video.. I've been seeing for a couple of years, and didn't know these methods for starting and trying off . I'd just lick my fingers and wrap the thread around one finger and rub the fingers together and pull on the thread. You've shown me a better way. Thank you.
What do you prefer for basting? I’ve tried pinning, fuseable batting but Haven’t found a method I love. Could you please make a video about different basting methods and their pros and cons? I’ve yet to find one that explains the different ways and why people like them. I’m still quite new to quilting
Are you talking about the different ways of basting the quilt layers together? I think that is a great idea. I will plan on doing a separate video on all. As I think one video would be way too long to show all of them. Thanks for the idea
What a wonderful video! Thank you SEW much for these sewing tips. No matter how long we have sewn, it is always nice to see how others do things. Looking forward to your book & watching your new sewing room evolve!
Omg genius and so easy to follow instructions. Truly thank you, from one newbie to sewing these tips are invaluable. I even shared at my beginner's embroidery class, nearly all had not known these techniques. So a big thank you from them too 🙌🏻👏🏻😁
Thank you, Laura, for another Excellent tute and a great technique 🥰👏
Well Miss Laura, yet again...... you are the Queen..... loved this method.... Again, thank you for all you teach, and time you give of yourself doing so.... Jon
This is a particular challenge for me. Thanks for the tips!
I’ve done a lot of basting but hadn’t seen this technique before! I didn’t know how to do the second one. Your directions are the first I understood. Thank you so very much.
I learned how to knot my thread from my mother, once around my forefinger slip it off and twist between my thumb and forefinger. It works for me, but you're never too old to learn something new and it looks so easy a child would soon pick it up. I think in this day and age where needlework (and home economics) isnt taught in school like in our day, these nifty notions are ideal for the novice sewer. Thanks for sharing Laura 😊
Mary Phillips This was how I learned, too. I do find, however, that this can cause the thread to twist back on itself and sometimes that twist never goes away. This can result in thread tangles as one continues sewing. I learned the second method at a women's workshop several years ago and like it (when I remember which way to set it up for the twists) ;)
That's how I learned to knot thread too! I still do it that way.
My gramdmother taught me that way many many years ago. I still do it.. Habit I guess but its always worked for me. I will use the second method if I'm doing embroidery tho. Great tips for anyone that's learning!
Thanks. I'll try the needle method. Was using my finger, but the smaller needle seems a better idea.
Good tips, TU! 2:23 is the time stamp for a 'regular' knot. Wrapping instead around the needle produces a much tidier knot than wrapping around the fingertip as our mothers taught us. I solved the awful tangling issue I was having with the thin, slippery beading thread I'm using by putting the end of the thread near the eye of the needle, instead of in the middle of it, and then wrapping (I need a big knot so a bead doesn't slip off).
I wish I knew this a long time ago.
Thank you for the throwback to my youth. I had forgotten the good way to make a knot. Thanks, Laura! //. Couldn’t you guys just listen to Laura all day? The most calming, pleasant demeanor ever! And she can teach and sew!
great camera work. I loved the up close view of tying a knot. Thanks Laura.
Thanks, Laura. I learned the second knotting method at a women's workshop several years ago but I usually forget which way to set it up for the twists around the needle. Your demonstration has ended my confusion ... point the thread end and the tip of the needle toward each other. I don't believe they explained that one can do this same type of knot at the end, so I learned something new today. Your use of the giant needle and heavy thread was excellent ... like putting a zoom lens on without the hassle. Now I need to go back and figure out how to order an autographed copy of your brand new, first ever book - how exciting! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank you. Especially the ending of the 2nd. Example
Thank you for this tip I will try it. I look forward to your blogs every week. And I would like to thank you for sharing with us on the creation of your new sewing studio. I t gives us a chance to dream about our own sewing space.I am currently saving up blue jeans to make that lap quilt with the flannel backing.I am using khaki and denim colored jeans purchased floral pink blue purple and cream flannel and looking for the just right charm pack. I am having so much fun. I am partially blind and have essiential tremors, but they will pry my scissors and pin cushion out of my cold dead hands some day.Maybe ( I will take them to heaven with me LOL. Love you Miss Laura
Excellent tutorial...thank you so much for the tips
Thank you lovely lady.
Thank you sew much! I think I finally have the hang of the quilters knot. Showing us with that large needle and thread really helped! ❤🧵✂️🪡
You are wonderful! I’ve been terrible at this for years! You helped me do it on my first try!!
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The knots are a much better technique than what I have used all these years. Question: the last few years I've been having trouble with my thread tangling and knotting as I'm sewing a seam by hand. Do you know what I am doing or what I could do to correct this?
That happens sometimes but get yourself a product called Thread Heaven. You just pull your thread thru it & it coats it so it doesn't tangle as much. Less breakage too. Totally invisible.
There is also a wax product to pull your thread thru. It really helps a lot! Good Luck!
@ Cheryl Gray - It might be related to the direction of how the thread is coming off the spool in relation to how you're threading your needle. Check out the video titled, "A Secret to Threading a Needle" from the YT channel, "Threads".
There are a few things that can cause it to tangle first is the thread is too long and second ... with the motion of our hand we twist the needle in between our fingers and thumb. The needle being round rolls around as we are putting it into our fabric. We roll the needle to get it into the right position. This is very hard to avoid. Sew for a few minutes and then see watch and see if you were doing it. This rolling of course will roll the thread from behind and that's sometimes causes twists. It is such a small thing but can turn into a big thing. And as others have said yes waxing your thread is also very helpful, it does help the thread not tangle as much. I hope these things help and thanks for asking
Thank you so much! I tie off using your second method but never thought of starting that way! Thanks again! BT W.. how is your new sewing space coming?
It's coming along, it's definitely a big job
Thanks Laura!👍🏼🌹
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You have taught me so much.Thanks so much!
Wow Laura,,,,,, thanks I’ve have been struggling with that quilters knot for so long...and now I’ve got it!!
Thanks
I have watched many videos of people trying to explain this and it never worked for me until I watched yours. Thank you Laura
What about a video on making face masks. All video's are in a different language.
Could also try translating another video into English (there are some video translating websites you can use, like votch.tv or similar)
Thank you, Laura. I am 65 and never learned these ways to anchor thread. I am currently hand sewung a lining into a fabric crocheted purse and will be implementing these techniques.
Great tips! Thankyou Laura..hope your craft room is coming along. I have an apartment downstairs that my husband turned into a craft working area since we do not rent anymore. I love it but I am filling up every space with stash. LOL.
This was a great video.. I've been seeing for a couple of years, and didn't know these methods for starting and trying off . I'd just lick my fingers and wrap the thread around one finger and rub the fingers together and pull on the thread. You've shown me a better way. Thank you.
THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT HELPED!! THANK UU
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Genius! Thank you!
thank you
Great! Love it!
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I've never seen this method before! Thanks again!😊
Thank You for showing these. I may be able to do these with arthritic hands
THANK YOU 🥰
Thank you for showing this up close - I finally get it!
What do you prefer for basting? I’ve tried pinning, fuseable batting but Haven’t found a method I love. Could you please make a video about different basting methods and their pros and cons? I’ve yet to find one that explains the different ways and why people like them. I’m still quite new to quilting
Are you talking about the different ways of basting the quilt layers together? I think that is a great idea. I will plan on doing a separate video on all. As I think one video would be way too long to show all of them. Thanks for the idea
Thank you for the tips. Great tutorial, as usual.
Thank you, I have not seen either one of these knots.
Beautifully done!
Brilliant work! Keep it up! Would you like to be RUclips friends? :)
When is your next video? :D Keep it up! Would you like to be RUclips friends? :)
Thanks for asking I do two videos a week every Tuesday and Thursday at 2:00 Eastern standard Time
Those fingernails must be so annoying.