Another stupid question: What's quilting thread?
04-25-2019, 04:08 AM
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My preferred brand of hand quilting thread is Valdani. It may be easier for you to find in the UK. https://www.valdani.com/wtb_stores/UK/
This thread is a 35 weight.
This thread is a 35 weight.
04-25-2019, 05:06 AM
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When hand quilting, I use a thread about 36 inches long - but I only work with about 18 inches of it at a time.
I take a stitch - "center" the thread lengths, and then use only "half" of it going in one direction and bury that end.
Then I go back, thread the other tail, and sew in the opposite direction. Then I only have two ends to deal with, instead of four.
I take a stitch - "center" the thread lengths, and then use only "half" of it going in one direction and bury that end.
Then I go back, thread the other tail, and sew in the opposite direction. Then I only have two ends to deal with, instead of four.
04-25-2019, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nanna-up-north
Standard sewing thread is 50 wt. Hand quilting thread (and what I use on the LA as well) is 40 wt. Thread is thinner the larger the number so the smaller the number, the thicker the thread. I do like the glazed thread for hand quilting. It's is about the same as running the thread through wax to strengthen it. I use Superior thread for the LA quilting. If I waxed it I could use it for hand quilting as well.
As far as color goes, the standard rule has always been slightly darker is better than lighter in color. So, if I have a quilt with lots of colors I usually go with whatever the darker fabric is or use a varigated thread. I hope all this information helps.
As far as color goes, the standard rule has always been slightly darker is better than lighter in color. So, if I have a quilt with lots of colors I usually go with whatever the darker fabric is or use a varigated thread. I hope all this information helps.
04-25-2019, 09:46 AM
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Also, if I'm sewing round squares, I'd have to go round squares to double back and I could end up with isolated bits left to so if I'm not careful. I can think of lots of patterns that might work, if a straight line is a bad idea. Are right angle turns OK, and would a simple zigzag be best?
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