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Never noticed a difference. 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Yes, this is another of those issues where the professionals disagree. Here are condensed comments from the different schools of thought. School 1: Floss has a right end, and the end matters. The end that comes out of the skein first is the right end. If the floss is already cut, hold the two ends in one hand, between the thumb and forefinger. Allow about one half inch from each end to stick up. Now tap lightly down onto both ends at once with your other forefinger. The end that spreads more, or "blossoms" is the "right" end. To find the right end for a single strand of floss, hold it up and run it between your thumb and forefinger. The direction that feels smoother is the right direction, and the top is the right end. The needle should be threaded with the right end. The stitches lie better, and knots are less likely to happen. It is bad form to stitch without paying attention to thread direction. Some people find it easier to separate a strand when it is removed from the right end. They have less problem with tangling. School 2: Floss has a right end, and the end doesn't matter. If it takes a magnifying glass to see the difference in the stitches, keeping track of the right end of the thread is a waste of time. The loop method of starting stitches (where by definition one strand is the right way and one the wrong) can help keep the back of the picture neat. School 3: Floss does not have a right end. There is no difference, and the tests for the "right" end give inconsistent results. The big floss manufacturers claim that their floss does not have a nap, and therefore does not have a right end. Modern processing methods result in flosses and yarns which do not have a right end. 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Extremely interesting. [useip] => 173.177.74.69 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 7 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 3733333 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 150809 [first] => 0 [author] => SueF [authorid] => 50435 [subject] => [dateline] => 1373468732 [message] => I find that it doesn't matter. 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I'm sure as technology advances, our floss is made better and smoother. I'm just glad I don't have to make my own.:lol [useip] => 69.231.192.94 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 10 ) ) Does thread have the right end?-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com
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I recently read online that to some stitchers out there, embroidery thread has a right end and if you do it right, the thread will lay flater, neater and less likely to get entangled. I have never paid attention to this but if this is true, maybe it's worth some extra efforts. Sometimes I feel some threads seem to behave better but it's maybe just the thread, not the thread's end.

Could someone give me some vote according to your personal experience? Thanks!
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I haven't noticed a difference, when you use a loop start you are using both directions of thread anyway
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I use a loop start so I havent ever noticed the 'right' or 'wrong' end
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Interesting information! Never noticed a difference.
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First time I hear but the same, thank you
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Verry nice work!!! Thank you for sharing:)
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Неожиданно, спасибо, поисследую
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Hmmm... interesting....
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I'm not sure what you mean by a "right" end... I just try my best to keep the threads even and not twisted so it won't be bumpy...

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Here's what I learnt: 31.3 The Right End of the Floss You may have read posts which talked about "the right end" or "the direction" of the thread. Let's talk about what it means and why you should o  Details Reply Post time 2013-6-30 16:52
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Yenilaia replied at 2013-6-30 16:40

                               
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I'm not sure what you mean by a "right" end... I just try my best to keep the threads even and not t ...

Here's what I learnt:

31.3 The Right End of the Floss

You may have read posts which talked about "the right end" or "the direction" of the thread. Let's talk about what it means and why you should or shouldn't care. Yes, this is another of those issues where the professionals disagree.

Here are condensed comments from the different schools of thought.

School 1: Floss has a right end, and the end matters.

The end that comes out of the skein first is the right end.
If the floss is already cut, hold the two ends in one hand, between the thumb and forefinger. Allow about one half inch from each end to stick up. Now tap lightly down onto both ends at once with your other forefinger. The end that spreads more, or "blossoms" is the "right" end.
To find the right end for a single strand of floss, hold it up and run it between your thumb and forefinger. The direction that feels smoother is the right direction, and the top is the right end.
The needle should be threaded with the right end. The stitches lie better, and knots are less likely to happen.
It is bad form to stitch without paying attention to thread direction.
Some people find it easier to separate a strand when it is removed from the right end. They have less problem with tangling.
School 2: Floss has a right end, and the end doesn't matter.

If it takes a magnifying glass to see the difference in the stitches, keeping track of the right end of the thread is a waste of time.
The loop method of starting stitches (where by definition one strand is the right way and one the wrong) can help keep the back of the picture neat.
School 3: Floss does not have a right end.

There is no difference, and the tests for the "right" end give inconsistent results.
The big floss manufacturers claim that their floss does not have a nap, and therefore does not have a right end.
Modern processing methods result in flosses and yarns which do not have a right end.

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Thanks for sharing this lovestitches. Extremely interesting.  Details Reply Post time 2013-7-4 04:57

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Oh...WOW... I have never realized/noticed something like that... And I'm hoping I won't have to with my new project since I've purchased some Thread Heaven to help with the thread going through smoother and less fraying/knotting... But that is interesting  to read. O.O
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Hmmmm didn't know that!  I have never embroidered but I wonder if it's the same with cross stitch thread?  Good question!

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I got the info from a cross stitch tutorial as cross stitch is a form of embroidery too.  Post time 2013-7-11 07:19
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Needles thread easier from the "right end"

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I always thought it's easier from the right side of the needle eye.  Post time 2013-7-11 07:20
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lovestitches replied at 2013-6-30 03:52

                               
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Here's what I learnt:

31.3 The Right End of the Floss

Thanks for sharing this lovestitches. Extremely interesting.

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Glad that you find it interesting!  Post time 2013-7-11 07:21
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I find that it doesn't matter. If you wash it when you're done, all the threads even out and shine! :)

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I thought so too!  Post time 2013-7-11 07:21
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I didnt know that thanks for the info
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Thanks for all the information.  I'm sure as technology advances, our floss is made better and smoother.  I'm just glad I don't have to make my own.:lol
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