Good or Bad Idea to Use Poly Thread to Quilt
11-23-2018, 06:04 PM
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Polyester thread is commonly used for quilting. Threads have come a long way over the years. Back in the 70’s invisible thread was stiff, poky brittle, fishing line- Horrible to work with & yellowed & broke over time. Now invisible threads are wonderful, soft, pliable, do not yellow are not poky are nice to work with. People 25-30 years ago may have had bad experiences with polyester thread but the threads of today are just so much better.
11-24-2018, 05:54 AM
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nylon melts, not poly. note on forehead 
I've often wondered about Harriet Hargraves' quilts. Remember that whole book of gorgeous quilts quilted with that fishing line thread? Oh my gosh that was terrible stuff to work with. Do you suppose the quilting on those quilts just finally went poof?
that first book was published in 1994. Truly cutting edge work at the time
I've often wondered about Harriet Hargraves' quilts. Remember that whole book of gorgeous quilts quilted with that fishing line thread? Oh my gosh that was terrible stuff to work with. Do you suppose the quilting on those quilts just finally went poof?that first book was published in 1994. Truly cutting edge work at the time
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11-24-2018, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
nylon melts, not poly. note on forehead I've often wondered about Harriet Hargraves' quilts. Remember that whole book of gorgeous quilts quilted with that fishing line thread? Oh my gosh that was terrible stuff to work with. Do you suppose the quilting on those quilts just finally went poof?
that first book was published in 1994. Truly cutting edge work at the time
I've often wondered about Harriet Hargraves' quilts. Remember that whole book of gorgeous quilts quilted with that fishing line thread? Oh my gosh that was terrible stuff to work with. Do you suppose the quilting on those quilts just finally went poof?that first book was published in 1994. Truly cutting edge work at the time
11-24-2018, 05:10 PM
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I also use Guttermann Polyester thread. I use it to sew garments, piece quilts, longarm quilting and all on types of fabrics. It has never melted and I use a very hot iron on all projects. I have definitely used it on baby quilts for piecing and quilting.
11-25-2018, 04:39 AM
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Polyester is a great choice whether the reason to use it is choice or just because you don't want to take the time to go shop. A note about an inaccurate statement above. Polyester thread will not melt or become brittle when ironed. Nylon will do that.
11-25-2018, 07:00 AM
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Are you making it as an heirloom quilt? or for entry in a show? If not, you can do and use whatever you want - you are making it, you get to make the decisions! I absolutely promise you that the quilt police will not show up and cite you!
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