Originally Posted by
summitbay
What you say makes sense QuiltE, but don't the creators of the quilt patterns face the same bulk and thread issues as the rest of us. ................
SummitBay .... As I mentioned, different fabrics and threads make a difference to the end results.
Some fabrics are so thin ... others quite substantial. Yet they are all considered quilting cottons.
Threads ..... using a 50 wt? or 40? or 60? All are different thicknesses.
Likewise, double or triple strand thread?
Further, 50 wt in one brand is not necessarily the same thickness as it in a different brand.
To make matters worse and more confusing, dye content can affect the whole situation too.
Black threads often are seemingly much coarser, because of the dye content.