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Old 05-31-2013, 05:24 PM
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Prism99
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No! Hand quilting thread has a finish on it so it doesn't tangle as easily as regular thread. However, that finish gums up the tension mechanism in a sewing machine. Using it in a machine can result in a costly repair service call!

Regarding batting, a lot of hand quilters really like Quilters Dream cotton in Select or Request weight. This is a thin batting. If you are looking for a little more "poof", then Hobbs 80/20 is a good choice and still easy to quilt.
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