meanmom

I used a decorative thread to quilt a sweatshirt jacket that was thick like jeans thread. It came out gorgeous. I ran it thru the bobbin. I have also used it a little bit to quilt with it running thru the top, use a bigger needle. I think I used a jeans needle. You will have to fool around with adjusting your thread tension. Try it on a sample quilt sandwich and see what happens. Good luck.

kellen46

Jeans thread is just 12 weight thread. You do need to adjust your tension, let the heavier thread lay more on top, and use a light weight thread in the bobbin. You will need a large size denim needle but it is very do-able. It makes a wonderful texture to your quilting on the top of the project. The back stitching will basically disappear as it is drawn up to the top. 12 weight thread also comes in delicious variegated tones. Do a practice piece before starting on your project to be sure your tension settings will work. I have used this many times when doing a stipple, when making a tote bag with self quilted fabric I will quilt on just the top fabric and batting, leaving the lining to be added later. Try it, it is kind of fun.

AZ Jane

LOL, for every question, there is a yes and a no! Try it on a sample sandwich, if it works, yes, if it doesn't, no.

purplefiend

Its too thick for quilting. I like Superior's King Tut and Signature variegated threads for machine quilting. They are good quality threads, both are 40# thread. You can buy them in the 500 yard spools or 3,000 yard cones. I use a 90/14 or 100/16 top stitch needle for the best results.
Sharon in Texas

vcquan

Thanks for all the responses and words of wisdom! I've made several tests and still fiddling with the tension.

kathy

maybe Linda Taylor, she has a video using it

Sheila_Newhouse

Thank you for the chart, looking at it I noticed needles higher than a 20, which is for heavy weight like jeans etc., do you know of any place in the States that sell these, and what are they used for..

kellen46

I have to disagree....I use it all the time for quilting both free motion and straight line. It does not disappear into the quilt, which is why you would use it when you want to show off the beauty of the thread. It is strong, and comes in many colors including variegated. It is simply 12 weight thread, so use a size 18 top stitch or jeans needle. It is good to have a large arsenal of many types of threads to choose from. If you don't believe me just make up a sample. Use a a12weight on top, a lighter weight in the bobbin, and a #18 needle, Have some fun with it...do a stipple and some channel quilting...I think you will find it looks great and is as easy to use as any other type or weight of thread.