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WOW #137: Tip – Stitching Bakers Twine
I am a HUGE fan of sharing tips & tricks & short-cuts. That’s why, when I learned this trick last weekend at the Big Picture/Doodlebug NSD event, I knew I had to share it with our blog readers! Cynthea, from Doodlebug Design, taught us a really easy way to add stitching to a project. This tip is especially useful if you are wanting to add stitching with heavier threads or string, such as jute or baker’s twine. Are you ready? Here’s the secret:
Yep – floss threaders! If you’ve ever worn braces, you’re likely familiar with this handy little product. But I have to admit, using them on your paper projects is much more fun than flossing your teeth!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Keep reading to see how easy it is to stitch with baker’s twine when you’re armed with this top secret tool…
You are going to use your floss threader just like you would use a needle. Go ahead and “thread” your threader. 
Use a paper piercer or punch to make holes in your paper 
Start from the back and come up through the front with your “needle.” (you can secure your thread to the back of your project with a bit of tape) 
Go adhead and stitch, just like you would with a needle and thread. It’s super easy. If your thread pulls out of the “needle,” it’s easy to put it right back in. 
I used to use quilting needles for this type of stitching – but this is SO much easier! If you try this technique, let us know if you love it as much as we do! 
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Wendy Sue Anderson
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Good idea. I also use the floss threaders to thread the needles on my serger. You can reach them into all kinds of hard to reach corners!
This lands feet first in the genius category. Thank you for sharing this tip!
This is a super idea, can’t wait to use it. Ideas keep popping up. Place happy face here. Thank you
::smacks hand on forehead:: of course!! this is genius!!
These will be so much easier to store in my bag than needles! Thanks for the tip.
Fabulous idea!!!! TFS
Why didn’t I think of this? Seems like a great idea and will try it later tonight. Thanks for this tip.
Thanks for passing this on. It sounds like an easy way to get that look!
Seriously had a “DUH” moment when I read this…the answer to all of my twine-threading woes was right in front of me (when I was in the dental aisle) at the store!
Oooohh! Love it! I bet it’d work for putting the twine through those tiny button holes, too! Thanks so much for this simple but effective tip!!!
I had used this technique when I was cross-stitching and had forgotten all about it! thanks for the reminder. It will make stitching a lot easier!
Cool! Thanks for sharing
What a great idea….never thought of it!
THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!
This is genius! Why didn’t I think of it??? Maybe because I haven’t worn braces since the 7th grade
wow…I have these to use under my bridge, and never thought to try this!!
Great idea thanks for sharing.
Why didn’t I have a light bulb moment? This is sooooo smart, GREAT idea!
I have a zero waste method to do this same technique…use a large needlepoint needle. Since these needles are made of metal…they’ll last just about….forever!
I have been using this technique since I got a bridge about 3 years ago, and Kathy Martin they last forever. I have found they last as long as metal if you are careful and store them carefully. And they don’t leave the larger holes that needlepoint needles leave.
Hmm… why didn’t I think of that! What a great idea! I’m going to have to try it!
I used these ALL the time and they work like a charm! Great to see a spool of The Twinery’s baker’s twine for your tutorial. It’s the best!
Oh thank you for your comment Cathryn! I’m always concerned about our throw-away society!
This is so totally agreat tip and I have these at my house now. Whata great way to stitch. Thnaks so much for the lesson. Gonna go try it out!!
I can’t wait to try this, this will also be great to teach my kids how to sew!
Great tip! I have found that using floral wire works, too, and I share that tip and a project here:
http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/2011/07/party-leis-with-twinery-and-discount.html