How many different colors of threads do you need for applique?
09-06-2011, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by charity-crafter
I use a verigated thread that matches most of the fabrics. Only use it on top and use a generic beige in the bobbin.
Oh, wait, are you talking about hand applique or machine? For hand, I do have a lot of different colors and try to either match or complement.
Oh, wait, are you talking about hand applique or machine? For hand, I do have a lot of different colors and try to either match or complement.
09-06-2011, 10:02 AM
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you can easily get by with 2 colors of thread for applique- a light gray and a dark gray- use the light on light fabrics- the dark on dark fabrics- it blends in and disappears.
i use silk thread for applique- it is very fine and disappears with my tiny stitches.
you can of course buy every color out there if you want to---but who really wants to switch threads for every little piece- i'd spend more time threading needles than getting any sewing done.
i use silk thread for applique- it is very fine and disappears with my tiny stitches.
you can of course buy every color out there if you want to---but who really wants to switch threads for every little piece- i'd spend more time threading needles than getting any sewing done.
09-06-2011, 10:04 AM
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100 wt is the weight of the thread- silk threads are 100 wt- and very fine- the higher the number the thinner the thread- 12 wt is like a string-
40-50 wt is the norm for what you purchase for piecing
60 wt is popular for bobbin thread
40-50 wt is the norm for what you purchase for piecing
60 wt is popular for bobbin thread
09-06-2011, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
100 wt is the weight of the thread- silk threads are 100 wt- and very fine- the higher the number the thinner the thread- 12 wt is like a string-
40-50 wt is the norm for what you purchase for piecing
60 wt is popular for bobbin thread
40-50 wt is the norm for what you purchase for piecing
60 wt is popular for bobbin thread
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09-06-2011, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FirstQuilt
If you match the thread as closely as possible to the appliqued piece, do you have to have 50 or 60 colors of thread? How do you keep your thread costs down?
It gives me a good reason to have a huge thread collection. Why would I want to stop buying.??
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09-06-2011, 11:40 AM
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DMC Embroidery Floss that is 100% cotton. I just bought a bunch of it yesterday at JoAnnes on sale for .33.
DMC embroidery thread? That's a great idea. You can sometimes buy a little skein for about a dime. More than enough colors for $10!
Originally Posted by FirstQuilt
Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
I do the buttonhole stitch on my applique, and use lots of different colors. I use only DMC thread.
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