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Old 08-07-2010, 03:34 PM
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I would like to machine stitch around my pond pals and then big hand stitch
I would like to use a clear thread as I`ve already done blanket stitch. I know not to use ivisible on a baby quilt but is there anything else thats clear?
Anything new?
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:39 PM
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If you have thread that matches, you can straight stitch around each patch. As far as I know there isn't a clear thread that I would use for a baby quilt.
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Old 08-07-2010, 07:26 PM
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You could use a 100 wt silk in a sage or gray color. It should almost disappear. Many folks recommend it for needle turn applique. No reason you can't use it for quilting.

Why aren't you supposed to use invisible on a baby quilt? I must have been in quilter's jail the day the quilt police announced that law.
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Old 08-07-2010, 09:04 PM
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Nylon/clear thread doesn't break and a baby can wrap a stray thread around their finger and loose said finger. Same thing with tied quilts, the tie needs to be short enough not to wrap completely around fingers.
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Old 08-07-2010, 09:20 PM
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I can't use clear thread at all! How is it to be used? I can't manage it but would love to use it if I could see it. It is invisible after all!
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I can't use clear thread at all! How is it to be used? I can't manage it but would love to use it if I could see it. It is invisible after all!
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Old 08-07-2010, 09:43 PM
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Superior threads have a great invisible thread its .004, but it is polyester,
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...y/description/
Also their Bottom Line in the colour "silver" is almost undetectable and I have used it alot for applique.
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:36 PM
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It would also look very cute with black thread blanket stitched around all your pals, definitely makes them stand out. Cute quilt, will look great no matter what you choose. Have fun with it, it's a fun quilt.
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Old 08-08-2010, 02:55 AM
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Thanks all
Katrine I was also thinking bottom thread
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Old 08-08-2010, 03:01 AM
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What I have is four spools of nylon (I was overly optimistic) but couldn't even thread the stuff on my machine. I have ordered the MonoPoly as recommended but am wondering if it will be better. Maybe it is just me. How do you see invisible thread to work with it? :) Any hints as to how to use it will be greatly appriciated...
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