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02-07-2010, 07:49 PM

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vicki75

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I think it also makes a difference on which brand of invisible thread you use. I like the YLI but I tried sulky and it was sucky. Heeheehee

02-07-2010, 08:51 PM

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butterflywing

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that's what i ended up with, but first i tried superior and it wasn't.

i also tied the yli and didn't like that either. i just don't like them and the feeling is mutual! :hunf:

02-07-2010, 09:15 PM

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MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

I've used the "invisible" thread once, that's all it took. I really like to use variegated threads for my quilting. I pick something that has several of the colors from the quilt in it.

Same here. I decided that I want my quilting to show - even if it isn't "perfect." So my Stitch in the Ditch (SID) is more like a Meandering Around Ditch (MAD) lol - at least it meanders in pretty colors.

02-08-2010, 03:18 AM

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memathomas

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i use it a lot. i pice with reg thread and quilt with the invisible thread i tried it in my quilting machine and frame and i did a whole quilt with it its hard to see when threading the machine but no problems with it not once.

02-08-2010, 07:31 AM

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Dani

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I almost always use a neutral thread. Neutrals are in tones of grey and beige... in different values from light to dark. When all is said and done they look pretty good.

02-08-2010, 07:32 AM

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Dani

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Forgot to say I hate invisible thread so don't use it. I use just cotton thread.

02-08-2010, 07:38 AM

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lhavelka

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You guys are the best on this site, you are so helpful and so quick to help. I just say a video on you tube saying that you should always bring up the bobbin thread to the top and hold both threads on top and start sewing. I didnt know how to do that and the video showed me.

02-08-2010, 01:58 PM

#18

QBeth

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

One thing that may help if you need to use the invisible thread again, sometimes it needs time to "relax" I have put it in a jar set off to the side of my sewing machine and then taped a safety pin on that side of the machine and thread the thread though the safety pin then thread normally. Sometimes the extra length gives it a little time to relax and sew a little better.

This is a technique that I learned in a class Harriet Hargrave gave to my quilt guild. I don't have her book in front of me but I believe it's covered in her "Heirloom Quilting" book. Also, use the Search feature at the top of the page to look for other threads on invisible thread. Good luck!

02-08-2010, 02:14 PM

#19

Jeannie

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I am hooked on varigated thread.

02-24-2010, 12:23 PM

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mytwopals

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I have used invisible thread on more than one queen-sized quilt. You have to watch the tension and the pre-tension. If your machine has the multiple holes at the top for the thread to pass through (Pre-tension), use only 1 hole for invisible thread. Using more than 1 hole will cause stretching and possible breakage of the invisible thread. It also needs to be used with an upright spool holder, so the thread can unwind. If used with a sideways spool holder, the invisible thread will twist and cause knotting.