Has anyone heard or used this thread?
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Has anyone heard or used this thread?
I got an email today from Coats&Clark. They had it listed under Quilt Market Product Preview. They also had the Phoomph listed, which I have seen advertised for a while now, so the thread might not be "brand" new. Anyway, the thread is called Dual Duty XP paper piecing. I am toying with the idea of trying PP again, as the first time was a traumatizing disaster that has lasted a few years.
I know you can probably use any thread, but I keep thinking that if I start looking at PP projects, get the "right" thread, etc. that I will jump in and just do it. Joann's has a 50% off all thread purchased coupon right now, so it would be a good time to try it, if they have it. Anyone seen it or used it?
I know you can probably use any thread, but I keep thinking that if I start looking at PP projects, get the "right" thread, etc. that I will jump in and just do it. Joann's has a 50% off all thread purchased coupon right now, so it would be a good time to try it, if they have it. Anyone seen it or used it?
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WOW, that is interesting new! I have done pp with normal thread. I don't know where JAF would display the thread since the Coats & Clark display is always full. I would be interested in knowing what outstanding properties does this thread have for doing PP. Is it something that we really need to add to our collection of threads???
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You mean all I have needed all this time for beautiful handwork is a left handed needle? Who knew?
I agree - I can't think what would be special about a thread for paperpiecing. I use up bits and pieces of odd colors and half spools.
I agree - I can't think what would be special about a thread for paperpiecing. I use up bits and pieces of odd colors and half spools.
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I have some! The description is: Dual Duty XP® thread is fine so it won’t add bulk to the seams and strong so it won’t distort when the paper is torn away. I didn't see why not to buy this thread instead of regular thread to paper piece. I had to buy thread either way. I like it and my Bernina sewed fine with it.
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I have some! The description is: Dual Duty XP® thread is fine so it won’t add bulk to the seams and strong so it won’t distort when the paper is torn away. I didn't see why not to buy this thread instead of regular thread to paper piece. I had to buy thread either way. I like it and my Bernina sewed fine with it.
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I have some. It sews fine for pping. If better or not then regular thread I can't say for certain but I thought why not have a pp thread as any other thread. It cost less then my regular thread anyway. And I used it for fmq with no problem.
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