I like to keep several hand sewing needles threaded and ready to go, stuck in my pincushion, but when I brush against the dangling thread tails I often pull them right out of the needle.

To keep from unthreading the needles, I pull the thread all the way through so that the knot is right up against the eye of the needle. Then if I accidentally pull on the thread it doesn't go anywhere.

I also love Coats & Clarks Dual Duty thread - I've used more of this thread over the years than any other type. I also love the fact that it's made in the USA, when so many of our jobs are vanishing overseas. Therefore I was quite disappointed to see the new spools of Dual Duty XP were made in Mexico, and the new all-cotton threads were made in Egypt.

Does C&C still make thread in the USA? If they do, my favorite fabric store doesn't seem to carry it and I'd like to know where to get it (I'm in San Francisco). Thanks!