Originally Posted by crashnquilt

Usually machine quilting thread is a 50wt thread. Most all hand quilting thread is 50wt but is GLAZED so that it can tolerate being pulled thru fabric and batting several times and resist abrasion.

You might be able to use this thread if you use bees wax. Pull the thread thru bees wax 2 or 3 times and then run a hot iron over the thread. I would also use a shorter length of thread if using the machine quilting thread.

I hope this helps.