Hi I'm Karen and I live in central IN. I've been quilting for 6 yrs.



what is the thread size I should use for hand quilting ? I have been told any where from a 30 to 50 wt. :?: :oops:

Welcome to the board from central Alabama.

Can't help with the thread, I haven't started hand quilting yet.

Hello and welcome from Ontario. Like most things quilting, alot depends upon your personal preference and what look you want. Sorry not much help.

Hi Karen, welcome from Minnesota!

Sorry I can't help you with your thread question either ... I don't hand quilt.

Welcome! I just buy the thread labeled for hand quilting, its nice and thick. I dont know what the numbers are on it, though!

Hello and welcome from SW Iowa. Glad to have you here.

Hi Karen! Welcome from North Carolina!

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!!

Hello from Ohio!

I too just buy the thread marked for hand quilting,

Hi Karen
Welcome from New Hampshire
I hand quilt with Bottom Line, a very thin 60wt. polyester or with Aurifil a 50wt cotton, sometimes a YLI cotton hand quilting thread, if I have the colour I need.

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Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D

I think 30wt is a bit heavy, but feel free to use whatever weight thread that you feel looks best for your quilting :D:D:D

I am looking for good buys on thread. I am new to quilting and need lots of colors. Would like to buy a collection of thread. Any suggestions?

Btw, am from central Ohio (Pickerington).

Welcome from Sydney Australia.
Colleen

Thanks. I think I'm going to enjoy this board.

Welcome from another Karen. For the thread, the higher the number the lighter the thread. 50 is usually what you use for regular sewing in your machine. 30 would be for hand quilting or buy thread designed for hand quilting.

Hello and welcome from Elizabethtown, KY!