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05-23-2011, 08:54 AM

#21

mayday

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheriver

I always use single hand quilting thread.

Me too.

05-23-2011, 09:07 AM

#22

cowpie2

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Always use single thread.

05-23-2011, 09:23 AM

#23

huntannette

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ditto

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayday

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheriver

I always use single hand quilting thread.

Me too.

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05-23-2011, 10:15 AM

#24

scraphq

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Single

05-23-2011, 10:16 AM

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sweetpea

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single

05-23-2011, 10:39 AM

#26

teddysmom

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Quote:

Originally Posted by feline fanatic

Single thread. Hand quilting thread is heavier weight. Usually 40 (as opposed to standard piecing thread which is usually 50 or 60) but I have a handquilting thread that is 35. This may be why you think some of these Amish quilts may be double thread but traditional is a single strand.

I've never seen the 35 for hand quilting. Is it better than 40?

05-24-2011, 02:58 AM

#27

It'smyfirstlove

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Single thread...I use hand quilting thread and still have trouble with tangles. I have tried using bee's wax on the thread and that helps some. Any other suggestions?

05-24-2011, 03:23 AM

#28

NJ Quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by It'smyfirstlove

Single thread...I use hand quilting thread and still have trouble with tangles. I have tried using bee's wax on the thread and that helps some. Any other suggestions?

I use single, hand quilting thread. I've never had success with beeswax but Thread Heaven is to die for. I also only use pieces that are about 18 in. long. I don't measure, just guestimate and it seems to work for me.