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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Carolina, just south of Charlotte
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Thanks, Gaga. I intend to someday attempt FMQ (I'm really anxious about it!) and didn't realize it would take that much more thread. But I guess if you think about it, it makes sense.
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Oh wow! I guess that's one huge difference between machine and hand quilting. I don't think I've ever used more than 600 yds. on a quilt. More often about 400 yds. Do those numbers include bobbin thread? (Of course hand quilting doesn't need bobbin thread.) I'm surprised how much more thread it takes.
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I use poly machine embroidery thread a lot in free motion quilting. There is a lot more thread on those spools and they have loads of wild colors. Marathon threads comes to town a couple of times a year and they have fantastic deals on thread. You can also go online.
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 6,430
Try Long Creek Mills--Charlie Rector. www.longcreekmills.com They have any kind of thread you need. They wind the thread there at the mill. In addition, there are crafts galore, zippers, etc. Phone # 704-864-6651. Of course, it is only about 3 1/2 hours from me and I go once a year to get what I think I will need.
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