Best Hand Quilting Thread
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I would like to get the experienced quilters suggestions for choosing a hand sewing thread. Which is the best? I've heard that Mettler or Gutterman are good choices. Are there better threads. I prefer to have a 100% cotton. And what about weight. I'm currently taking a hand applique class and I'm using Mettler 60 wgt. I'm new to the quilting world and I'm trying to find out what I can use to product a good quality piece or work. Thanks so much everybody!
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I like DMC (don't know if it's made anymore, I have a stash), Mettler, and Treasures by Superior. But Aurifil cotton mako, which can be used on the machine also, comes in various weights: 12, 28, 40, and 50. It actually works great also, with a little Thread Heaven or good ol' beeswax if needed.
#4
I use whatever hand quilting thread is in the color I need. I have used many different brands. Probably the one I use most is Coats & Clarks 100% glazed cotton. It work fine and doesn't tangle or twist....but it has to be the 100% glazed cotton...the cotton wrapped poly thread they have twists something awful.
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Originally Posted by Patti Mahoney
I would like to get the experienced quilters suggestions for choosing a hand sewing thread. Which is the best? I've heard that Mettler or Gutterman are good choices. Are there better threads. I prefer to have a 100% cotton. And what about weight. I'm currently taking a hand applique class and I'm using Mettler 60 wgt. I'm new to the quilting world and I'm trying to find out what I can use to product a good quality piece or work. Thanks so much everybody!
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Originally Posted by aorlflood
I use whatever hand quilting thread is in the color I need. I have used many different brands. Probably the one I use most is Coats & Clarks 100% glazed cotton. It work fine and doesn't tangle or twist....but it has to be the 100% glazed cotton...the cotton wrapped poly thread they have twists something awful.
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I used to use Coats & Clark hand quilting thread but when I went to purchase a different colour the LQS was out. I tried the Gutterman hand quilting thread and I liked it better. It tangled and knotted less than the C&C. Sorry, re-read your post and I think you are asking about hand SEWING thread? I don't do any hand sewing in quilt projects just machine sewing and I use Gutterman's regular sewing thread mostly for that.
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For hand quilting we recommend extra-long staple glazed cotton thread.
For piecing we recommend #50 for cotton or Silk #100
Both will blend in well for piecing and for applique.
Having a glaze on cotton is great for hand quilting due to the added strength the glaze provides.
For piecing we recommend #50 for cotton or Silk #100
Both will blend in well for piecing and for applique.
Having a glaze on cotton is great for hand quilting due to the added strength the glaze provides.
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