An Amazing Aurifil Thread Tip!

This video truly reveals what I think is an amazing Aurifil thread tip! I just discovered this tip yesterday after all these years of quilting! I just simply didn't know! Amazing!

[@puppiesfollowus]

Omgoodness! Um no I did not know the bottom popped off. That’s game changing 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️. Why has nobody ever told that before?!? Seriously. Why is that not common knowledge. There should be directions or something. All these years of fighting and trying to get the thread start. Lol. Well I sincerely thank you for being the one person on this earth that is willing to share!!! Hugs

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Brenda, I was so excited to learn this tip!! I wondered why nobody shared that with me before also!!!

[@karin0963]

Agree! There should be directions on the thread. 😊

[@sharonsienaski6919]

Been sewing 40 years and never knew that! Thank you!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!

[@barbarachase7725]

I’ve never taken the end completely off but loosened it enough to find the end of the thread. It’s always nice to mention tips because it’s interesting how many things we believe we should know by this stage of quilting or life in general, but don’t! There should be a book…

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol! I agree!!!

[@terribishop5313]

I knew because the only thread I used for what seemed a million years Guterman used to have a twist off bottom so I tried my first aurifil and it worked. Started quilting 2yrs ago. Quality items in the world usually have "make sense" qualities.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great observation! I like that!

[@franpatzcraig6713]

I've only been quilting for about 2 1/2 years, I started quilting to save my sanity during the early lockdown, and started using Aurifiil thread early on. I was almost ready to give up using it because of not knowing how to find the thread end. A friend showed me the same tip you demonstrated. A game changer! Did you also know the same trick can be used to keep your loose thread end tight against the spool so it doesn't tangle? Just loosen that bottom cap a bit and slide a bit of the thread end across inside the cap and pop the cap tight again. No more tangled messes in the thread drawer!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes I knew that but only because a subscriber mentioned it earlier! You are right! A real game changer!!

[@bettygray3152]

Thanks for the tips. I didn't know about this. I have been sewing and quilting for many years You made my day!!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Awesome!

[@deafsetter]

You look sooo happy with learning the aurifil thread tip. I did not know about it. I did know about laying thread on fabric to see if it blends. Jordan Fabric videos show that all the time. Really enjoy your content.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I was sooo excited to learn this tip!!! I’m so glad you are enjoying this content!!

[@dcwatashi]

Yes love Donna Jordan very nice woman and her husband is super nice as well

[@maureentaphouse5206]

and the quality of her tutorials is superb. This is how all long armers decide which colour thread to quilt with. The answer is sometimes surprising as a slightly sludgy yellowish green( celery in Glide) blends in with so many colours. It used to be one of Jamie Wallen's go to shades. Angela Walters's was a Lemon Ice a very soft yellow . @@dcwatashi

[@dcwatashi]

@@maureentaphouse5206 I just ordered a whole bunch of glide thread but I did not get the celery green. Oh well maybe next time

[@maureentaphouse5206]

just get a big selection in the spools which aren't expensive that way you can see which colours suit your needs. I use cones of Linen, Bone, cream, Thyme, cool grey 6 and lemon ice but I have a big selection of the smaller ones too. You really have to do Donna's method of spooling some thread over different fabrics in the quilt to see what you like. I'm not one who likes a deep contrast as even on my longarm it shows up any jerks or tension issues and always the same colour top and bottom. Hope that is helpful. @@dcwatashi

[@dotzam5154]

Wow .... Thank you , Thank you . Thank you no one ever showed me this whoo hooo.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I’m so glad you liked this tip!

[@donnabowen7318]

This was new to me. So glad someone told you about it and your shared it with us.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

My quilt friends are awesome!

[@autumn88310]

Thank you for this fantastic tip!!! Aurifil should put a hint/instruction paper to show us how to find the thread. At least for us amateurs. I also just discovered that the beginning of the thread for Coats and Clark thread is under the paper and by the little slit in the plastic spool. Go figure.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Glad it was helpful!

[@micheletempleman5685]

I'm fairly new to aurifil thread. Did not know that tip. I will share it with my quilting ladies

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It will be interesting to see if they knew about it!

[@dc5600]

Wow! I didn't know that and I was struggling the same as you to find the end of the thread. I have a new Aurifil spool and I can't wait to take the bottom off it and find the thread. Thanks!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol! Enjoy!

[@afternoononthedock]

No, it's news to me about finding ends. Thanks, that's a good one!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!

[@christinegrossi4430]

I can’t remember how I started the thread in the few Aurifil spools I’ve used, but I have a few spools in my thread organizer that I have never been able to figure out. Thank you so much for this great piece of necessary info!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I have several spools that are a real mess!! Not any more though!

[@lorinicholas9139]

I never knew that about Aurifil. I have learned over the years how to find the end of other brands of threads, but not this one. Thanks for the tip. This is one of the MANY things I love about all forms of stitching - there is always something new to learn. Happy stitching!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks Lori!

[@kathyyarbrough303]

I did not know that tip! Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It’s a game changer!!!! No more messy Aurifil thread spools!

[@kathrynl.richardson1539]

I just opened my first Aurifil and there lots of loose threads so I "KZbind" it! Thank you for showing me what to do!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

I've known about that for years. Nice of you to share

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks!

[@kimbourgeois2288]

I did not know that tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Happy to help

[@Quiltycrazy]

Didn’t know this🤷‍♀️! I’ve used aurifil thread for years

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Me too!

[@Gmamajane1]

Never knew this after quilting since 1986!!!! I did the same thing you have for years!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Amazing we didn’t know!!!

[@connieolson8497]

Yes i knew that thread tip. I usually use cream and light gray thread for all my sewing. I do have black and little spools of fun colors but I rarely use them.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Same here!

[@MUSIC55KK]

WOW! I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE THREAD. THANK YIU. I AM NEW TO THIS SEWING

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It is such a good tip to know!

[@wesfox4455]

I think it’s an awesome tip!!!! I love you!!💕❤️

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Me too!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@janetvenuti2864]

Thank you for your tip on the Aurifil thread--so useful!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes! I agree!

[@marytaylor7694]

That is a great tip! I had a hard time finding the end, now if I am struggling, I'll know what to do. Thanks Michelle. I love your quick tip Fridays. I'm having so much fun going back and watching all your videos since I'm a new subscriber.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Mary, Thank you for subscribing! I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@lynngallegos2727]

Thank you so much for your aurifil tip. Somewhere I might have heard this before but have forgotten it. I did know about laying the thread on the fabric to see if it blends.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I hope I never forget this one!!

[@calliemtb]

yes I knew about the spool end trick. I use kid size pony tail holder to then hold the thread wound on spool for storage

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Callie thanks for sharing your tip!

[@jennifermoghaddam6497]

Thank you this will lessen my frustration!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes an ending tip!

[@diannetrautmann7587]

My first time using Aurifil and couldn’t find the beginning of the thread so I did a search on KZbin and found your very helpful video. Thanks!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are so welcome!

[@jtumbleweed64]

Did not know that. I use the bigger spool and see the beginning thread. I learned about putting thread on the material at the quilt shop in Amarillo.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It’s such a great tip!!!

[@Cherry_Gingham]

I'm a newer quilter and was introduced to Aurifil less than 5 years ago, and one of the first things I did was search online, how to start aurifil thread. I always figure there is somebody out there who knows more than I do.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol! I never thought to do that! I google everything else!

[@nataliefinch6713]

I did know this but it is a good tip to share. My machine is finicky so I pop it off and switch to the other side so it unwinds from the bottom.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Good thing to know!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

Great tips!💕🧵

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thanks!! I hope you enjoy!

[@DF-gu5nn]

Thank you for this tip. I have not used Aurifil thread much but have a few spools that someone gifted to me. Now I'll use them for sure!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Good deal!

[@sandan2358]

Good morning! I’ve never tried that thread, it’s over my budget. 😊. I did know the tip, I’d seen it on other KZbin videos. It’s so fun to learn new tips.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!!!!

[@leslieschmidt9765]

I have a feeling I knew this at one time, but I had forgotten it. Thanks for the reminder! I'll try to remember this a little longer.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It is such a handy tip!!!!

[@anniegipson3734]

It wasn't news to me. I knew about taking end off the spool. And here's a tip for you and your friend ... you can loosen the end of spool and wind the end of thread around spool and then tighten end up and you've captured the loose end of thread! keeps them neat.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Annie, That’s another great tip thank you!!

[@sherrielund8918]

Didn't know that but why didn't you ask before now at your quilting store?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

@@sherrielund8918 Lol! I simply never thought about it! When I casually asked my friend I guess I wasn’t really expecting the answer she gave. I thought she had the same issue I did! Lol! How funny!

[@cherylharper7320]

I never knew. I was like you and just pulled one loose. Thank you for the tip

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Glad to help

[@amysheridan4496]

I knew both of these tips, but they are good ones to share!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I was simply so amazed!!! Lol!

[@amysheridan4496]

@@thesimplequilter7499 I don’t usually pull the bottom all the way off, just twist it enough to get the thread. I learned the trick of laying the thread on the quilt from my longarm quilter. Your binding on the quilt you showed is so neat front and back, I can never get my machine stitched binding evenly stitched on both sides, so I make sure the front is nice and try not to worry about the back. If you have tips for that I would love to see them!

[@susanharvey5453]

Good tips! No I didn’t know them, thanks!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Good deal!

[@vickijones3608]

Quilting 20 years and I never knew it. Thank you.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome! It's a tip I just had to share!!!

[@phaleen]

That's a great tip! I had no idea, either. I'd be snipping little threads just like you. 😅

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol!

[@psum6537]

Didn’t know. Good to know!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree! No more messy spools!

[@patriciakommer8371]

OMG, I never knew that, Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Amazing!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are welcome! It is top all quilters should know! Or anyway those that use Aurifil!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I just bought Aurifil for the first time last week. I too struggled to find the start of it so I googled it and was led to a KZbin video!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

This is definitely a tip all quilters need to know!!!

[@Burning_Tyger]

I didn't know the Aurifil trick either. Pretty ingenious. Thank you.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!!!

[@allanolson2147]

Great tips! I'd never heard about how to find the end of the thread. Thank you for solving the mystery!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

And a mystery it was!!!

[@Ggmaquilts]

Did NOT know that. Thanks!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy!

[@fayemorris779]

I also have been quilting many years and did not know this tip until a few weeks ago. I was also very happy to find out about this tip!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

No more messy spools!

[@Suecanadian]

Omgoodness thank you so very much, wow I did not know I'm so excited to learn your tips🌻🙏

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindyb78]

I did not know about the thread bottom coming off. Good to know. I did know about trying to find thread color to blend in. I really enjoy seeing your quick tip videos. Thank you

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lindy, I’m so glad you are enjoying these tips!!

[@kathybaggett4062]

I did not know that !! It is so kool

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I agree!

[@annellis6498]

Great tip. Thanks. It was new to me!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol! I’m glad I wasn’t the only quilter who didn’t know that tip or secret!!!

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

I found out about these about two months ago. Imagine that!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I don't know how we all did know about it sooner!

[@bettylapitan4146]

Several types of thread have ends that pull out to keep thread in place. When you store thread put end of thread back in and put end of spool back on.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I have already begun doing that!

[@francesrivera3569]

I've used Aurafil for a number of years, but only the cones. Thanks for the info!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Frances you are welcome!

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

I knew this from Pat Sloan, she brought it up in one of her tutorials. I am loving aurifil thread for hand quilting, it is so soft. Wish I had bought a larger spool of Aurifil 12 weight for my hand quilting. Thanks as always for sharing.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I wish someone had shared it with me earlier!

[@dcwatashi]

Yes that is also who I found on KZbin at least a year ago because I was wondering how the heck do you start this thread

[@manashkikiiwe7455]

Thanks so much. I didn't know.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I was so glad to have discovered this!!!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

Yep, figured that one out right away and basically that's how you tuck in the ends of the thread to keep it from unwinding. Also, you can move that cap if your machine feeds the thread the opposite direction

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@jacquietrundy3891]

I did not know to take the bottom off. Thank you for that tip.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy! No more messed up spools!

[@sadiejosiemom]

I did know that already - but just barely! I only learned it in the last month or so. Cute quilt!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Thank you! I am so glad I now know this tip!!!

[@fernlamberson565]

Good tips Michelle! Always love watching your videos!🌻❤🐛🌻👌

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol! I wouldn’t have known this had you not shared it with me the other night when we were chit chatting on the phone! Quilt friends are the best! I hope a lot of quilters discover this tip!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

No it was not a new tip for me, but likely for many. I recently had a light gold backing and only cream Aurofil--and did the same as you...I laid it on ...and then I stitched a sample. It ended up being the perfect choice. Keep the tips coming!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I’m so glad you responded! Thank you!

[@annejohnson7527]

That’s amazing!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Yes!

[@carybradley3968]

Haha! A couple days ago I googled how to find end of new spool of Aurifil thread and a video showed me. Google is our friend. :)

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It’s a game changer!

[@NonnasScraps]

I learned this about 30 years ago.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

That’s awesome!!! I’m so glad you didn’t struggle with this like a lot of us have!!!!

[@barbaraholland816]

Yes I know this tip! It was revealed to me from my sister 4 yrs ago. Thankyou all the same for the reminder and for new viewers who didn't know!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It’s such an important little tip that makes such a huge difference!!!

[@RobinSampsonMcCarthy]

WOW! I never knew. Thank you!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You're welcome!

[@isolderay3507]

Thank you. I didn’t know that the bottom disk came off the spool. I love it ❤️

[@thesimplequilter7499]

How would anyone know the bottom came off? I was truly amazed!

[@vicki8042]

I had no idea! Thank you!!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You are most welcome!

[@jannmier3487]

Thank you. I never knew that either.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

No more messy spools!!!

[@janethanney7903]

It was news to me! Thank you. I did know about the color blending, and I’ve learned check for color match in natural light. Thanks again.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy!

[@susanbouvin6290]

I just opened my first one ever today and had to Google where the end was :)

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Lol!

[@hazeldw4786]

What?! Wow! Thank you!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You're welcome!

[@dcwatashi]

Not new to me either. I have only been sewing and quilting recently over the last few years but I had already come across a video probably put out by Aurofil them selves showing how to get the thread started

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I am still amazed I didn’t know it but I do now!!!

[@Freeyourself206]

Lots os bottoms come off, retrace or have a groove for you to put the end of the thread in to keep it out of the way. That’s very common.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I wish I had know about it sooner!

[@madelinepinckney9212]

I just learned the tip on how to start Aurifil thread a few days ago. I had just mangled a spool of the thread trying to find the start and gave up. I Googled how to do it and sure enough, there was a video. I hope I haven't ruined my other spool - it's that bad!!!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I fully understand! I have some spooks just like that!!! Lol!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Oops! Spools!

[@madelinepinckney9212]

@@thesimplequilter7499 I knew what you meant!

[@suehorn4182]

Yes, I knew both of those tips ❤️😇

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Wow!!! Lucky you! I wish I had known about the end of the spool coming off before now!!!

[@shellyreagan9790]

Yes, I knew that tip, but ran across it accidentally one day. I thought I had broken the spool at first.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

How funny! Thanks for sharing!

[@alisonschorm7600]

Thank you!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

You're welcome!

[@lauralankford1148]

thanks, I did not know that.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Ditto!

[@loiscasey1338]

I never knew either. I should have because I knew that on embroidery thread I was using.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I am so happy I finally discovered this!!!

[@rainydaydiva6320]

Yes, I already knew these tips. 😊

[@thesimplequilter7499]

😊

[@sandi1263]

Yep, I knew that already.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Great!

[@isobelgreer7693]

I didn’t know this tip.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I’m so glad you do now!

[@vickijones3608]

I did know about. The laying thread across the quilt though.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Amazing we didn't all know this earlier!

[@karin0963]

I haven't tried that thread yet. But good to know this tip in case I ever do. Is it cotton or polyester thread? And which do you suggest for quilts? I thought cotton, but I see others use polyester.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Karin I use cotton thread. I use Aurifil and I still have some Mettler. I only purchase Aurifil now. It is a little pricey.

[@karin0963]

@@thesimplequilter7499 Thanks. I bought some cotton thread at Hobby Lobby, Sewology brand. The packaging looks like your brand. It got good reviews, but I think it breaks too easily. I will look into your brand.

[@kimbankston4486]

Thanks, but when I remove the plastic bottom there are two ends, not one. Which do I choose?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Kim, One should unwind more than the other and it is longer.

[@milliesargent1922]

I didn’t know that either

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I’m so glad you know now!

[@connieolson8497]

Do you machine or hand sew bindings?

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Both!

[@elainebrehm752]

I did not know that

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I really enjoy learning new things and I was so happy to come across this handy little tip! It is a dandy one!

[@SewWhittle]

Never knew! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Wish I had know years ago!!

[@karenemerton5128]

New to me!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

I hope it helps!

[@vinnirodriguez6906]

No, I did not! WOW!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

How did we not know?

[@jodilamb3377]

I came to utube hoping someone could tell me how to find the end, I knew someone was smarter than me and you sure are!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Oh my! Jodi, it took me a long time to discover this trick!!! When I did, I just had to share it!

[@zhinka1]

I feel stupid now, never knew that!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

It’s amazing!

[@Jin-Ro]

Hate to say it, but it's in the FAQ on their website 😬

[@thesimplequilter7499]

LOL! I never knew!!! Thanks for the information!

[@sarahguidry9802]

News to me!

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Enjoy this game changer!

[@onalieikier4562]

I knew.

[@thesimplequilter7499]

Awesome!