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10-24-2010, 02:42 PM
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What handquilting thread do you use? I have noticed a difference in quality among the threads, regardless of where they are purchased, including fabric stores and quilting shops, and am not really pleased with what I have bought. Would appreciate your opinions.
10-24-2010, 03:57 PM
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I tried Coats and Clark - got 2 spools - one good, one bad. The bad one had blobs of wax throughout that wasn't obvious on the spool, only noticeable when the thread was pulled out.
Also tried Gutermann (sp?) that's worked fairly well for me, and is the one I continue to purchase. Mainly because it is the only brand consistently available where I live, at a reasonable price.
However, I have heard that YLI is the best. I've heard this both on line, and from some of my hand quilting friends. I plan on trying this one out in future.
Also tried Gutermann (sp?) that's worked fairly well for me, and is the one I continue to purchase. Mainly because it is the only brand consistently available where I live, at a reasonable price.
However, I have heard that YLI is the best. I've heard this both on line, and from some of my hand quilting friends. I plan on trying this one out in future.
10-24-2010, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattee
I love YLI! It's definately my favorite, although Guterman works ok as well.
When I want to have a varigated thread I use King Tut of Superior.
10-25-2010, 04:12 AM
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i use what ever thread is the right color, weight for the project i am working on. it could be poly, rayon, cotton, wool, perl cotton, silk... i use what is going to work best for what i am working on. i do not limit myself to only one type of thread, or one companie's thread.
10-25-2010, 04:24 AM
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try the thread in the bins at JoAnn. The one that sells for .99 Very good hand quilting thread. Limited colors but good quality. Made by A&E. I use it in my hand quilting classes. Also a survey some years ago on the internet rated this as one of the best.
10-25-2010, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tslowery
What does YLI stand for and where do you get it?
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