Just found the BEST E-V-E-R thread for hand quilting...
#12
I like Star thread for machine quilting and sewing. Don't always find it in Joann's. Lately I've been using thread from Connecting Threads and like it very much, very little lint and hardly any thread breaking while sewing. May in Jersey
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
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Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
I am planning to go to Jo Ann's this weekend, and I will definitely look for this thread. What kind of needle do you use?
If you are new at hand quilting I would not get a needle too small yet. When you are further along you can.
#17
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: NY
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My absolute FAVORITE thread for handquilting is Valdani 35 weight. It is not coated so I run it through bees wax to prevent knotting. I can easily cut a 36" length and not have it knot up on me. I simply slide it down the needle every 3rd or 4th needle full. It is wonderful thread made in Romania, I think. Can be found at some LQS and also ordered on line here:
http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miv...tton-35-weight
http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miv...tton-35-weight
#18
Originally Posted by ScrappyAZ
I am planning to go to Jo Ann's this weekend, and I will definitely look for this thread. What kind of needle do you use?
I use Richard Hemming & Son size 10 & 11.
#19
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I have used the Star thread for years..it is fantastic..but so is the YLI!
I hear people rave about YLI and I just shake my head...I don't know why I had so much trouble with it.
#20
Originally Posted by lindasidlow
Star thread at Joanns may be under a diferent name by Coats and Clark. But it is the same linty thick thread. Connecting Threads is also Star thread packaged just for CT.
All I can say is this thread is the BEST I've ever used! :)