Use the same thread?
#11
Welcome! I know this isn't really helpful, but I do some of all the above. I have used variegated, glow in the dark, and completely different colors in the bobbin depending on the look I want. Usually I use the same thread on both if I am quilting with my regular machine. If I'm using the long arm I use a thinner thread on a pre-filled bobbin.
#12
If you are talking about the machine quilting part of the quilt-making...
If I want the thread on the back to not be visible, I use Superior Bottom Line thread...it is very thin and just blends into the back of the quilt. It is a 60 wt. thread. I then use reg. machine quilting thread on the top, which is usually a 40 or 50 wt.
If I want my quilting to stand out on the back, I use the same machine quilting thread in the top and the bottom. (40 or 50 wt.)
If I want the thread on the back to not be visible, I use Superior Bottom Line thread...it is very thin and just blends into the back of the quilt. It is a 60 wt. thread. I then use reg. machine quilting thread on the top, which is usually a 40 or 50 wt.
If I want my quilting to stand out on the back, I use the same machine quilting thread in the top and the bottom. (40 or 50 wt.)
#16
Thanks to all of you who gave suggestions as to thread on the top and bottom. I will use some practice as you suggested. Now I have another question. Do any of you use fusible batting? It sounds like a good idea. If so, do you still pin?
#17
I usually use the same type thread in bobbin and top but not always the same color.
right now i'm using varigated rayon thread on top and my usual beige thread on the bobbin.
i use fusible batting or spray basting and only pin the border edges to keep those from coming unstuck while i quilt it.
then i soak the completed quilt in the washer and spin to remove the fusible residue.
right now i'm using varigated rayon thread on top and my usual beige thread on the bobbin.
i use fusible batting or spray basting and only pin the border edges to keep those from coming unstuck while i quilt it.
then i soak the completed quilt in the washer and spin to remove the fusible residue.
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