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    Old 06-13-2011, 07:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by crashnquilt
    I like Superior MonoPoly and YLI mono. Both are made of polyester.

    You do have to watch using an iron because poly does have a low melt point. If you are using the Mono Nylon do not iron it at all.

    I do not use invisible on a quilt that is going to be used and washed a lot. It can become a bit stiff over time. Any brand will do that.
    I think that answers the question for all of us. Thank you. I will only use monofilament in projects that are unlikely to require washing.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 08:36 AM
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    I hate the feel and look of invisible thread. I think it's a horrible product. My opinion!
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    Old 06-13-2011, 08:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by crashnquilt
    I like Superior MonoPoly and YLI mono. Both are made of polyester.
    You do have to watch using an iron because poly does have a low melt point. If you are using the Mono Nylon do not iron it at all.
    Thank you very much for the great information.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 08:53 AM
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    I have used it in a quilt... but I think if you match the thread well you don't see it either. I wouldn't use it for a baby quilt just because I find where the ends are it is scratchy and I wouldn't want to scratch the baby.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 09:23 AM
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    I literally went nuts trying to use this invisible thread. Finally gave up. It is almost impossible to thread the needle.
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    Old 06-13-2011, 11:07 AM
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    I have quilts more than 10 yrs old with invisible thread that have held up fine thru washing and drying. I used a cone of inv.thread from joanns

    As far as the use in baby quilts, the concern is that thread ends could wrap arourd a finger or toe and cut off circulation. if you're careful trimming it shouldn't be a problem. monofilament is/was used in a lot of childrens clothes. The only problem i've ever had was with a purchased sleeper, a thread did wrap around my DD's toe but no serious damage was done before we found it. Could happen with any thread really.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by sweetana3
    Harriet Hargraves uses it in her machine quilting. But she is very specific about the brands she uses.
    Yes, and since she is one of the early pioneers in machine quilting, she knows what she is talking about. Her preferred favorite is Sew-Art International Invisible NYLON thread. She uses 3 ply cotton thread in the bobbin when quilting with it and it gives her quilting a hand stitched appearance. It has none of the problems found with other invisible threads and does not look like you have stitched your quilt with fishing line. No stiffness, poking, shiny stitches, melting...) She also writes that she has washed her quilts many many times and has not experienced any trouble with the thread cutting through the fabric.
    Here is a link that describes the brand:
    http://reviews.ebay.com/Invisible-Ny...00000004601095
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:17 AM
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    I used the invisible thread on my Grandson's quilt to do applique because I knew it would be washed alot and was afraid that the fusible would lift.

    It has been washed repeatedly, holds up great, no problems.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:21 AM
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    Once upon a time I attempted to use it for something simple. I found that the brand I used was not strong at all and kept breaking in my sewing machine. I could very easily break it when wound around my fingers. Maybe that was 'user' problems and not my machine. However, the thread was expensive. So I've opted to not use it.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 07:05 AM
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    i have used invisible thread for many years, since Harriet Hargrave first recommended it in her first book. The monofilament on the market now is as thin as a hair, soft and doesn't poke at all, yet its very strong. I've ironed and dried my quilts at high temps and they all still look great-no melting or thread breakage
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