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quilting with metallic thread
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11-16-2019, 06:19 AM
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cat-on-a-mac
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yes, use a needle specifically designed for metallic thread , and go slower. The thread heats up with friction and the faster you go, the more it heats up. Too much, and it breaks. The larger eye of the special needle helps reduce friction too.
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