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Old 05-31-2010, 08:30 PM
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cool idea in using embroidery floss

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When I started hand quilting I had a problem getting colored thread. I used embroidrey floss (you know the 6 thread skeins). I used 3 strands and 20 years later the quilting is still the same.
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Old 06-01-2010, 09:19 AM
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I get mine at Hancock's. They have several different brand names and quite a nice choice of colors.
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Old 06-01-2010, 10:06 AM
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Hobby Lobby also has hand quilting thread in colors. I'm using some now and it is working fine. I also have a big supply of Gutterman's that someone recently gave me - along with the display case. I'm anxious to try it out. Got to finish this on going project first.
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Old 06-02-2010, 06:47 AM
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I bought 3 spools of Gutermann's hand quilting thread @ Joann's this a.m. At 40% off of 220-yd spools, I expect I would have done better, $$$, to order a 1200-yd. cone from Red Rock Threads + pay shipping & handling. But, not in a mood to pinch pennies over it right now.

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Originally Posted by weezie
I bought 3 spools of Gutermann's hand quilting thread @ Joann's this a.m. At 40% off of 220-yd spools, I expect I would have done better, $$$, to order a 1200-yd. cone from Red Rock Threads + pay shipping & handling. But, not in a mood to pinch pennies over it right now.

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Hand quilting or machine quilting thread?
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Old 06-02-2010, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by shaverg
Originally Posted by weezie
I bought 3 spools of Gutermann's hand quilting thread @ Joann's this a.m. At 40% off of 220-yd spools, I expect I would have done better, $$$, to order a 1200-yd. cone from Red Rock Threads + pay shipping & handling. But, not in a mood to pinch pennies over it right now.

Thank you all very much for your responses.
Hand quilting or machine quilting thread?
Hand quilting.
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Old 06-02-2010, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by weezie
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Originally Posted by weezie
I bought 3 spools of Gutermann's hand quilting thread @ Joann's this a.m. At 40% off of 220-yd spools, I expect I would have done better, $$$, to order a 1200-yd. cone from Red Rock Threads + pay shipping & handling. But, not in a mood to pinch pennies over it right now.

Thank you all very much for your responses.
Hand quilting or machine quilting thread?
Hand quilting.
Thanks, I will check out Red Rock Threads.
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Hi Everyone, First check the spool to see if it states "mercerized". If it does it will not bleed. Anne
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