American Quilting thread at JoAnn's...
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American Quilting thread at JoAnn's...
Has anyone used this? I bought some yesterday for a quilt I plan to start today. It is 100% Glazed Cotton, which I didn't notice until today. Not:e don't shop with a wild 3 year old. lol. Well when I was winding the bobbins to prepare for an afternoon of sewing (I hope), it seems not really wind tight. I don't know, just seemed different. All I have used thus far is Coats and Clark from Wal-Mart.
I am heading to Wal-Mart today so should I pick up some more thread? I would hate to start this quilt (55"x65", approx) and then it fall apart because of bad thread.
Thanks!
I am heading to Wal-Mart today so should I pick up some more thread? I would hate to start this quilt (55"x65", approx) and then it fall apart because of bad thread.
Thanks!
#2
Never heard of Glazed Cotton? But it sounds like maybe it has a coating? You could look it up on the web to see what that is! You know some people say that you really should use 100% cotton if you want your quilts to last a life time! because poly will over time deterate!
Think about the "Mummys" they are in Cotton not poly and some of them are still after what is it 3000 yrs LOL
Think about the "Mummys" they are in Cotton not poly and some of them are still after what is it 3000 yrs LOL
Last edited by icon17; 02-12-2012 at 08:07 AM.
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Glazed is NOT for use on your machine; at least not in the bobbin but I don't think for the top either. I totally relate to the wild child and shopping. It's like when you are on the phone and get off and they have just ate your chocolate because you told them ok but didn't know you did. My grandson and I have a deal; leave me alone when I'm on the phone or you'll get in trouble and get nothing when I get off. KIDS!!
#7
Found this information on Superior Threads website.
Glazed. Glazing involves heating the thread and then coating it with waxes, starches, and other chemicals. Glazing results in a glossy thread with a hard finish. Glazed thread is stiffer than unglazed thread and has a wire-like look and feel. Most professionals do not recommend glazed threads for machine work as the glaze rubs off and gums up the machine. Although usually not labeled as such, glazed cottons are recommended for hand quilting only.
You might find the website informative about a lot of thread questions...they have an education section. Here is the link. http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...bel-terms-mean
Glazed. Glazing involves heating the thread and then coating it with waxes, starches, and other chemicals. Glazing results in a glossy thread with a hard finish. Glazed thread is stiffer than unglazed thread and has a wire-like look and feel. Most professionals do not recommend glazed threads for machine work as the glaze rubs off and gums up the machine. Although usually not labeled as such, glazed cottons are recommended for hand quilting only.
You might find the website informative about a lot of thread questions...they have an education section. Here is the link. http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...bel-terms-mean
Last edited by Treasureit; 02-12-2012 at 08:17 AM.
#8
Thanks everyone! I let my daugher "sew" with it because she kept asking and it didn't do good. So I will definitely be buying 100% COTTON today. lol
Thanks! I knew something was off when I was winding the bobbins.
Thanks! I knew something was off when I was winding the bobbins.
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