Lift up your hand with the material and get the threaded needle hanging down until it reach it pick.

That what will fix it automaticly

other stitchers recommended thread heaven to me.. bought it @ Jo Ann shop.. lady @ Michael's did not know what I was talking about...quilters also use this.. it will strengthen & straighten floss.. instructions on package..
allow your needle to simple hang down every so often & it will unwind on its' own..
happy stitching..

Floss has a "direction" resulting from the manufacturing....an upward and a downward. Run the cut length of floss between two pressed fingers, first downward and then upward. You can feel the difference. One way is smoother than the other. After separating, thread the needle at the top of the smoother length. Your lengths should be be 12-15" in length. You should do the "drop the needle" every 3-5 stitches. I read this in JCS years ago and have used it since. It works. Your stitches will have a "burnished" smooth and tidy appearance. I never get knots or tangles or looping unless I get careless. Have a HAPPY... :)

Interesting, VCESS. I guess that means no more looping. ): I have to try it out. I let the floss untangle as you mentioned and use railroading but still ....... A sloppy appearance drives me nuts.

use the loop method & find no problems..?

dbye, looping is folding the floss in half as jlhewes has explained. It saves having to weave in the beginning.

I also use the loop method, but as it means that half your length of thread will be going in the wrong direction because of the fold, I only use for very short lengths, less than 7-8 inches....I usually use petite tapestry needles for this, also.

Everyone has their own way of doing things and this works for me because I make it work for me. I am just sharing info I read in a reputable magazine. Take it for what it's worth....free advice....I had to pay for mine! :)

Edit: it might be closer to 8-9 inch lengths....depends on how many stitches in the color change, but it is VERY short. :)

VCESS, that's exactly what went through my mind when I mentioned looping. I was in a hurry and didn't have time to fully process it in my mind. Sorry, age is kicking in. When folded the floss does go in opposite directions. Darn, I loved the looping method so much. Oh well.

Thanks for your wisdom.

I use a thread storage method that requires me to cut my floss in approximately 18" lengths. if I didn't cut it, I would probably use longer threads - something that really doesn't make for good stitching outcomes. My great grandmother used to say "long thread, lazy stitcher," and I think she is right. I have all my thread cone this way and it is great. I don't have to worry about the cat trying to help me when I untangle the skeins.