Quilting with Polyester Invisible Thread
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What is some of the current opinions of quilting with 'Monofilament Polyester Invisible Thread'....I have a quillt with very strong colors, white, blue, red....and I really DO NOT want the quilting to jump out and overwhelm either the pattern or fabric. Is using invisible thread, considered cheating ??????
This is polyester thread I ordered special on the internet so it can take the iron heat.....have been using in both bobbin and upper....the look is super great.... on the little table runner I am currently quilting IT JUST LOOKS GREAT.....but will appreciate your opinion ....... :lol:
This is polyester thread I ordered special on the internet so it can take the iron heat.....have been using in both bobbin and upper....the look is super great.... on the little table runner I am currently quilting IT JUST LOOKS GREAT.....but will appreciate your opinion ....... :lol:
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I haven't used invisible thread at all. I am kinda scared that if it breaks at some point, I'll end up with those wiry little ends floating above the quilt like cheap comforters get.
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
there is a major difference with the feel between nylon and polyester. The polyester, to me, feels just like any other thread.
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This thread is truly extra ordinary. It is .004 m, clear, polyester, feels just like regular thread to both my hand and my face. Sews beautifully. Did this simple table runner with it in both my bobbin and upper thread, did not do any adjustments to machine. and the result is beautifull. Looks just like I changed thread colors from the blue to the red to the white.....In my very humble opinion,... this way the quilting thread does not compete with the overall design or individule fabric colors....
Thread is from 'Thethread exchange.com' bought a spool that will probably last me a life time....for under $10
Thread is from 'Thethread exchange.com' bought a spool that will probably last me a life time....for under $10
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I have used it and really like it better when quilting than color thread...My only problem is that when I wind a bobbin with it. sometimes the bobbin doesn't automatically stop when its full,,,and the top pops off my bobbin (plastic bobbins ) and all has to go in trash....
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Originally Posted by Buzzy Bee
I have used it and really like it better when quilting than color thread...My only problem is that when I wind a bobbin with it. sometimes the bobbin doesn't automatically stop when its full,,,and the top pops off my bobbin (plastic bobbins ) and all has to go in trash....
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