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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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    I have a question regarding the type of thread you use for applique. This would be for needle turn applique. I'm following
    erin russek (One Piece at a Time).
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:24 AM
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    I'm using Aurifil cotton, but others swear by silk. I'm not going to buy silk thread only for applique, however.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:24 AM
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    I like silk thread. It's expensive, but a spool lasts a long time. I buy neutral colors that blend in with just about everything I applique.

    If you can get it, 60 weight cotton is also very nice to use.

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    Old 02-11-2011, 08:45 AM
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    I like silk as well. It doesn't seem to knot as much as as cotton. I also use a polyester called So Fine once in a while. Both make the applique stitches almost invisible. There is also a very fine (100 wt) cotton new to the market called Invisifil that I am going to try.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 08:50 AM
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    I use the 100 wt Invisifil for applique ......just love it!
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    Old 02-11-2011, 09:13 AM
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    I do hear alot about silk, But I have never heard 100 wt invisifil. Were do you purchase it?
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    Old 02-11-2011, 12:17 PM
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    I found some polyester thread that's supposed to be cheaper substitute for silk at JoAnnes. It's really fine and is almost invisible.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 12:20 PM
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    I took a needleturn class and the instructor specified 100% cotton, 60 weight.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 12:45 PM
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    "I have never heard 100 wt invisifil. Were do you purchase it?"

    I got it at my LQS.
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    Old 07-01-2011, 08:39 PM
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    You can find Invisafil 100 wt. Thread at SoftExpressions.com. It comes in a wide variety of colors and can be purchased in a six color pack. I have used the off-white on red, blue, green and other color fabrics and it is so fine that you cannot see the stitches. It runs rings around silk thread and it is very strong and does not break like silk and cotton can. Try it, you'll like it.
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