Gutterman's Hand Quilting Thread???
#51
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i always coat the thread (rather fun it over) bees wax or the Thread Heaven before hand quilting. regardless of what the label says. Helps reduce tangling on all of the threads.
Also use it when doing hand work such as bindings and applique. You can use any thread for hand quilting. Just respect the nature of the thread and act accordingly.
Also use it when doing hand work such as bindings and applique. You can use any thread for hand quilting. Just respect the nature of the thread and act accordingly.
#52
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Jacksonville NC
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I agree too. My husband took one of our quilts to Iraq for 13 months and it came back just fine. I suggested he leave it out there for someone else or just toss it (germs- you know) but he said he became very attached to it & still has it. With the heat, dirt, sand, washing and other abuse, it still looks just fine! I did machine quilt it and used browns.
#53
Originally Posted by Cyn
I agree too. My husband took one of our quilts to Iraq for 13 months and it came back just fine. I suggested he leave it out there for someone else or just toss it (germs- you know) but he said he became very attached to it & still has it. With the heat, dirt, sand, washing and other abuse, it still looks just fine! I did machine quilt it and used browns.
I think it's wonderful that your husb. loved your quilt. I'm sure he felt your arms around him when he used it.
#54
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Thanks for the kind words! He sent pics of him standing next to a thermometer that read 140 degrees. Now that's hot! I have 5 cats, 2 dogs and 3 girls that lounge all over the place so quilts are washed pretty regular also. No problems here so far.
#55
Originally Posted by Cyn
Thanks for the kind words! He sent pics of him standing next to a thermometer that read 140 degrees. Now that's hot! I have 5 cats, 2 dogs and 3 girls that lounge all over the place so quilts are washed pretty regular also. No problems here so far.
I accidentally stepped onto a sidewalk with barefeet & it was almost too hot to jump off. Toasty toes. Won't do that again.
I make a point of leaving earlier than that now.
I'm so glad your husb. returned safely.
#56
When I was earning my bread and butter sewing, this was all I ever used...bought it by the box from the wholesalers. I am almost out of a couple of neutral colours, and I KNOW it is going to kill me to have to pay non-wholesale price!! LOL I do use it for quilting and like it lots.
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#57
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Originally Posted by Pat G
Originally Posted by Cyn
Thanks for the kind words! He sent pics of him standing next to a thermometer that read 140 degrees. Now that's hot! I have 5 cats, 2 dogs and 3 girls that lounge all over the place so quilts are washed pretty regular also. No problems here so far.
I accidentally stepped onto a sidewalk with barefeet & it was almost too hot to jump off. Toasty toes. Won't do that again.
I make a point of leaving earlier than that now.
I'm so glad your husb. returned safely.
#58
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Location: Maine-ly Florida
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I am using up my regular C and C with my Featherweight. It doesn't seem to bother that machine at all and I do check for lint.
But I will give the Gutterman a try with the hand quilting thread.
But I will give the Gutterman a try with the hand quilting thread.
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