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Old 04-23-2011, 06:56 AM
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cabinqltr
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Originally Posted by Anne Marie
I made three large Asian panel wall hangings/throws. I was wanting to have them custom quilted in metallic threads but can't find a long arm quilter who has any luck using metallic thread (it breaks too much). Should I consider not having them done in metallic or keep searching for someone who can quilt these for me?

Any suggestions on quilt designs?
I wanted one done with metalic but to avoid the breakage she used a bright gold non metalic thread, looked great and was stronger than metalic. I really liked the look and it looked very brite and shiney. Worked for me. Ruth
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