Metallic Thread
#1
I like to use metallic thread to quilt my table runners for the holidays. It gives them a little bling. I always have trouble with the thread breaking until I discovered Schmetz Metallic Needles 80/12. They are great. I did not know there was a special needle for metallic thread. I have quilted 4 tablerunners today and only had the thread break once, that is a miracle.
#4
Originally Posted by Albujudy
I like to use metallic thread to quilt my table runners for the holidays. It gives them a little bling. I always have trouble with the thread breaking until I discovered Schmetz Metallic Needles 80/12. They are great. I did not know there was a special needle for metallic thread. I have quilted 4 tablerunners today and only had the thread break once, that is a miracle.
#5
Someone posted a link to a company's product that is supposed to solve the problem of metallic thread breaking - a thread holder of some sort (Martelli, I thank). I looked at the video they had for it and it made alot of sense. The only problem was the price....$124.00 (I think). The needles don't seem so expensive anymore! :hunf:
#7
That thread holder was on a rotating spindle... how many have a rotating mat? Find a spindle to sit on it that will hold your thread :wink:
The metallic needles are a bit more, but oh so worth it :D:D:D
The metallic needles are a bit more, but oh so worth it :D:D:D
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The first time I bought metallic thread at a LQS they told me about the special needle. I was so glad they did. But it was still breaking on me quite a bit until I loosened up the top tension. Between the two I was able to FMQ an entire 5 foot long table runner with no breaks. I too love the extra bling metallic adds.
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