Uses for silk thread
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Join Date: May 2009
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Hand Applique, I am still looking for silk thread as I wanting to learn to hand applique and they say it is great thread to use.
The YLI Silk Thread in the light gray they say works great for hand applique and only need 1 color!
The YLI Silk Thread in the light gray they say works great for hand applique and only need 1 color!
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
It is also supposed to be awesome for wholecloth quilting, but I have never had an opportunity to use it.
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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i use my silks for hand applique, piecing, embroidery and quilting. silk thread is wonderful to work with...a couple tips though:
first- use the recommended 18-24" of thread at a time...longer and it will start fraying/tangling before you use it up. second...use a fine needle i use #12 sharps. use your threads for what ever you want to use them for, the colors work for...no reason to 'sweat the small stuff'
i do 'save' my silks for special projects due to the cost but if i can find the right color always for hand applique...it is a very fine, strong thread
first- use the recommended 18-24" of thread at a time...longer and it will start fraying/tangling before you use it up. second...use a fine needle i use #12 sharps. use your threads for what ever you want to use them for, the colors work for...no reason to 'sweat the small stuff'
i do 'save' my silks for special projects due to the cost but if i can find the right color always for hand applique...it is a very fine, strong thread
#9
I use it for hand applique as it seems to disappear. someone told me that it's great for machine applique but due to cost I haven't tried that, I prefer to do it by hand anyway. I pay $6.00 for a small spool, forgot how many yards.
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