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Old 06-12-2011, 12:32 PM
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Here are two quilts I am hand blanket stitching Black appliques with invisible thread. A real nightmare but I don't want to see the stitching. The quilt with bears is for my grandson and the moose quilt will be a wall hanger. I have no time frame to finish them so I hope to enjoy this new to me experience.
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Old 06-12-2011, 12:36 PM
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Invisible thread is not easy to hand stitch with not sure it is even made for it, have you tried matching thread might be easier? They look good so far. Good luck and hang in there.
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Beautiful! I love the embroidery!
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Old 06-12-2011, 12:40 PM
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You might want to try YLI silk thread. I love it for needle turn applique.
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Old 06-12-2011, 12:56 PM
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Invisible thread twists together really badly when hand sewing with it. It's a hair pulling out experience!
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Old 06-12-2011, 01:49 PM
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I've never used invisible thread. Love the quilts and your avatar is hilarious!! :D
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Old 06-12-2011, 01:53 PM
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it is cool. I'm going along with those suggesting matching thread. Invisible thread actually has a shine.
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They look good, hope you can find some other kind of thread that won't show.
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They look good, hope you can find some other kind of thread that won't show.
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Old 06-12-2011, 05:10 PM
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It looks good to me.
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