Folding seams in one direction
#11
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Somewhere on line, a blogger studied various thread brands under a microscope . . .and the surprise was, not all 50wt thread is equal. Most brands, even at 50 or 60wt, while light weight, weren't dense enough, but rather bulkier than others. The one that was super dense and the one I get the best results with, is Aurifil 50 wt.
But, I also use, at the recommendation of Edyta Sitar, Schmetz Microtex 70 needles (and change needles after every full bobbin is emptied on my big machine, and every other bobbin on my normal size bobbins)
The needle hole is smaller . . .and on batiks especially, when the hole often stays put, this makes a difference.
But, I also use, at the recommendation of Edyta Sitar, Schmetz Microtex 70 needles (and change needles after every full bobbin is emptied on my big machine, and every other bobbin on my normal size bobbins)
The needle hole is smaller . . .and on batiks especially, when the hole often stays put, this makes a difference.
#12
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I remember seeing a video several years ago (link shared by someone on this Board, as I recall) that debunked several quilting "truisms." Actually, he said that while they might be true for hand-quilting, they did not apply to machine piecing/quilting.
If memory serves, the speaker said the following:
1. It's ok to press seams open.
2. It's ok to use poly/cotton thread.
As a result, I usually press my seams open, and it works very well. And I always use poly/cotton thread. No problems so far.
If memory serves, the speaker said the following:
1. It's ok to press seams open.
2. It's ok to use poly/cotton thread.
As a result, I usually press my seams open, and it works very well. And I always use poly/cotton thread. No problems so far.
#15
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I made Birds In The Air and didn't have your problem. I use a scant quarter inch when sewing. The quilt is far more durable with seams pressed to side than open. I've had the experience and won't do it again.
#16
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2. I totally agree with the second statement. However I use a looser stitch and always use rotten when paper piecing. I do not use poly-cotten on kitchen items since it can melt. That's probably overkill on my part.
#17
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Here's the link to a discussion of open vs. side pressing: http://craftnectar.com/2012/02/17/th...ng-seams-open/
#20
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I believe Bottom Line was designed for bobbin use. It's a strong, fine thread, so you can load more on a bobbin and quilt a lot farther without having to change bobbins. I started using it as my top thread when I was paper-piecing a 6" feathered star and needed hyper-accurate seams. I was so pleased with it that now I use it exclusively for ALL my piecing.
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