Lynn
09-16-2010, 02:38 PM
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In my former shop in Dallas TX, speaking of Mettler threads, we sold the 50 weight for piecing and the 40 weight for machine/hand quilting afterwards. Generally.
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09-16-2010, 03:32 PM
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A 40 is much thicker and your seam allowances will be more bulky and might not measure 1/4". I would do like Jan said and use a 50 or even 60 on the piecing. I found Master Piece by Superior and just love it now! It is very fine and strong.
09-16-2010, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by spiritplate
does the thread size REALLY matter between 40 & 50 when doing the actual machine piecing? will 40 give me a more "finished-looking" quilt? or is this a shop owner trying to make some pennies?
09-16-2010, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
In my former shop in Dallas TX, speaking of Mettler threads, we sold the 50 weight for piecing and the 40 weight for machine/hand quilting afterwards. Generally.
Jan in VA
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09-16-2010, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas
A 40 is much thicker and your seam allowances will be more bulky and might not measure 1/4". I would do like Jan said and use a 50 or even 60 on the piecing. I found Master Piece by Superior and just love it now! It is very fine and strong.
09-16-2010, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfkitty
Originally Posted by spiritplate
does the thread size REALLY matter between 40 & 50 when doing the actual machine piecing? will 40 give me a more "finished-looking" quilt? or is this a shop owner trying to make some pennies?
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