Best thread for invisible machine applique?
Invisible machine applique using freezer paper is my favorite applique method. In the past I have always used YLI .004 nylon monofilament. The slight shine to it never bothered me for the kind of quilts I was making, but now I am contemplating a major show type quilt that is going to take a lot of time, and I'm getting picky about thread.
I checked Harriet Hargrave's book online, and she states that she prefers SewArt .004 nylon monofilament because it doesn't have the shine. However, the clear version doesn't seem to be available online anywhere; some glitch in manufacturing with unknown delivery dates.
I've got some .004 invisible polyester thread I want to try out, but have seen comments that it is not as soft (more wiry?) than nylon.
Have also seen that there is a Canadian thread, Invisafil, that comes in colors but is supposed to fade into the fabric and doesn't have a shine.
Anyone have comments on this topic?