Remember this picture from yesterday?
Malinda left me a comment telling me about the Clover Soft Touch Tread Pic. You can get one from Amazon for less than $5. It looks like a really tiny crochet hook. I found my smallest crochet hook and gave it a try.
I had to do 2 different spots to get all the thread out from underneath the quilting. I inserted the hook in the sashing (yes, right in the middle where that hook is sitting) and pulled out the blue thread. I cut it and moved over to the next section and did it again. This time I gave the thread a good tug and it pulled away from the block and came out.
I know you are supposed to hide it under the batting or move it, but I couldn't. The thread was way too long. I am so excited that you can't see the holes in this closeup photo! Just for size reference the white sashing is 1.5 inches.
I think the Clover pic is smaller than my hook and definitely worth getting. You can even find them at Joann's for $9.50. Just wanted to share that wonderful tip. Thanks Malinda!
I definitely need a smaller hook. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link Shannon. I have one on order. Those little stray strands of fabric are the main reason I do not like using white in my quilts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this great tip! I've found those stray threads in my finished quilts more than once.
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