Good idea!

I also backstitch first before burying the knot!

Another knot popper here. I also leave a bit of a tail as extra security.

I don't usually do a little backstitch at the end but will occasionally at the beginning if I feel that knot is a thread to pop through.Usually they are buried well enough, but every so often I know one is near the surface and a small backstitch will prevent it coming out.

I just pop the knot making sure it is down in the batting. I've never heard of one coming out.

i do it the same as OP

FWIW, I do the same. I have also seen a backstitch, but I usually don't leave myself enough room to do that!


I had the thread break during a "pop" and now I can't get the knot under the top. Is there anything I can do besides take out stitches?

I've had that happen....I use a little tool that I bought for doing bobbin lace, but it's perfect for this. It's like an extremely fine crochet hook. I can slide it in and grab just before the knot and pull it through that way.

I've also seen where you can use a piece of thread....you thread both ends of a separate piece of thread (sewing thread will do and is easier to thread through than quilting thread) and thread both ends of the separate thread through the needle eye, so you have a loop.

Put your needle through where you want the knot to go in, then grab the knot with the loop and pop it through. The needle eye may make the hole a little bigger, which should make the knot go through more easily, and you can just rub your fingernail over the hole to close it up.

That's what I do!

Brilliant!!!!! Thank you! I didn't want to have to tear out the stitches and try another knot! I'll give this a whirl!

You're welcome!