Is there such a thing as varigated hand quilting thread. Or only machine.
My neighbour hand quilts with the machine thread. Pros and Cons? Thanks Gale |
She can use Thread Heaven or beeswax on thread that is not handquilting and have no problems at all.
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If using machine thread I prefer to use beeswax instead of Thread Haven, but that is just my personal preference.
IMHO, I would think using varigated thread for hand quilting would look like she is using different thread colors instead of getting a blending of colors. She might want to try it on a practice piece to see if she likes the look. |
I have bought verigated quilting thread....I like the looks of it and its fun...looks great against white :D
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Thanks Ruth, will have to look for it.
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Yes there is varigated hand quilting thread. You can even buy it at Wal Mart or quilt shops. I think it breaks a little easier than regular quilting thread but just use shorter lengths of thread. I like the look, in colorful quilts, it blends in plain colors it add a little spark and is beautiful on the back.
Attached pic of one,but maybe you can't tell the colors in the quilting thread. Ruth 4 patch posey quilyedwith varigated thread [ATTACH=CONFIG]26402[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by Ruth Camp
I have bought verigated quilting thread....I like the looks of it and its fun...looks great against white :D
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Molly, I can`t hand quilt straight eitherso here`s what I do.
I draw a line with ruler and disappering ink then attach 1/4 inch masking tape and a couple of pins and follow along. Works graet. Gale |
HI;
I HAVE USED VARIGATED HAND QUILTING THREAD THAT I GOT AT HANCOCKS FABRICS AND IT WORKS GREAT. I LIKE HOW IT BLENDS IN WITH ALL THE COLORS. EUNICE :-) |
Originally Posted by grma33
Molly, I can`t hand quilt straight eitherso here`s what I do.
I draw a line with ruler and disappering ink then attach 1/4 inch masking tape and a couple of pins and follow along. Works graet. Gale |
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