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Yoyo makers: what thread do you use?

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Old 04-12-2011, 05:24 PM
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I haven't made many yoyos, and don't think I am up for making many either :lol: , but I was using my regular 50 wt. cotton thread for gathering, and I was breaking it sometimes when I am not careful pulling. What thread do you normally use?

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Old 04-12-2011, 05:28 PM
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I used regular thread but doubled it and used a slightly larger needle. I have never made a quilt out of them, but used them on a quilt I made out of used wool/drill clothing (with some velvets thrown in). I use the quilt in winter on the couch and the flowers and yoyos are holding up well.
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Hand quilting thread. It is thicker.
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Old 04-12-2011, 05:43 PM
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i use quilting thread.
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Old 04-12-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Hand quilting thread. It is thicker.
Me too.
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Old 04-12-2011, 07:25 PM
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I use hand quilting thread Are you using the yo yo maker tool just bought them they make making yo yos easy
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Old 04-12-2011, 09:41 PM
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I use quilting thread and put a drop of fray check on the knot so it won't come undone.
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I use single strand of HAND quilting thread...and I use the yo-yo maker by Clover http://www.clover-usa.com/products/268066/Yo-Yo_Makers

Wouldn't make yo-yos without it!
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I use hand quilting thread
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Old 04-13-2011, 05:09 AM
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Thanks all!
Yes, I have some of Clover Yoyo makers and I was using them to make the few yoyos I made.
I see that I should buy hand quilting thread. Thanks for the advice.
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