tngal22

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!

icon17

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

barb55

It may be hand quilting thread. I bought some by mistake and it don't work on sewing machine.

tngal22

Thanks! I will buy some more today then. Like I said I didn't notice the glazed part until today.

romanojg

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!!

sewmary

The American Thread I have is for hand quilting. Not good for your machine piecing.

Treasureit

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

tngal22

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.

Stitchnripper

I use glazed cotton for handquilting only. I agree that it isn't made for the machine.

mighty

I bought some by accident I believe it is for hand quilting. Did not work on my machine.