best thread for free motion quilting
#12
i like robison anton cotton. I use 50 weight because I like my threads to show. I dont use the clear bacuase all of mine get used a lot. It isn't as soft and I don't think it will last as long on a quilt that gets a lot of use, I may be wrong about how long it lasts. Just makes sense to me.
#13
Originally Posted by lots2do
Those of you who use YLI silk, do you put it in the bobbin as well? If not, what do you put there? I love the silk for hand applique.Thanks!
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When I use silk, I use 100% cotton in the bobbin.
In my experience the YLI monofilament holds up really well to lots of use and lots of washings. It's different from nylon which I don't use. I have quilts that I have used for years that I quilted with the monofilament and cotton in the bobbin.
I never quilt with polyester thread.
In my experience the YLI monofilament holds up really well to lots of use and lots of washings. It's different from nylon which I don't use. I have quilts that I have used for years that I quilted with the monofilament and cotton in the bobbin.
I never quilt with polyester thread.
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I am making a correction of what I said earlier about the screw above the spring on the darning foot, it is not a screw. but there are thread that you turn the nut on and that will adjust the up and down of the darning foot. it is a Janome free motion foot. Sorry for my mistake.
Junie
Junie
#16
Originally Posted by Junie
I am making a correction of what I said earlier about the screw above the spring on the darning foot, it is not a screw. but there are thread that you turn the nut on and that will adjust the up and down of the darning foot. it is a Janome free motion foot. Sorry for my mistake.
Junie
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I use Superior Thread's Bottom Line a #60 that a previous responder told you would sink into the fabric. Also So Fine and occasionally a verigated thread of theirs when I want a variety of colors to show.
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I've been able to quilt a twin with just one bobbin of Botton Line. My Bernina 1030 takes it for the top stitch and bobbin. My Jem Gold and Platinum only take it in the bobbin.
Good luck.
www.superiorthreads.com
I've been able to quilt a twin with just one bobbin of Botton Line. My Bernina 1030 takes it for the top stitch and bobbin. My Jem Gold and Platinum only take it in the bobbin.
Good luck.
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