Machine Embroidry Combined Wtih Quilting
12-27-2010, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by patriciaponder
One thing that I've learned on my machine embroidery journey is the difference between polyester and rayon thread.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
12-27-2010, 01:56 PM
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So many ideas, so little time! I have 2 lg. boxes of embroidered quilt blocks and am getting down to the end of the white-on-white fabric that I've been using, so will have to start deciding what blocks will go where in theme quilts in order to use the remaining w.o.w. fabric to its best advantage. I've only completed 2 M.E. quilts; the first (attic windows) consists of practice blocks, done when my machine was new. The second is one that I shared with this board (last year I think) before I sent the quilt to a small boy. When my w.o.w. theme quilts are done (at least the tops), I want to make a rose quilt; I have a lot of coordinating rose fabric and lovely rose designs.
Attic Windows
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Patchwork Animals
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Matching Patchwork Pillow
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12-27-2010, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by patriciaponder
One thing that I've learned on my machine embroidery journey is the difference between polyester and rayon thread.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
12-27-2010, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by patriciaponder
One thing that I've learned on my machine embroidery journey is the difference between polyester and rayon thread.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
Polyester can be bleached and that makes it great for dinner napkins. I have read several places that rayon thread is not as durable and does not need to be bleached. I find little difference in the sheen.
I have used regular sewing thread as well before I invested in a wide variety of thread colors. It tended to create more lint and the bobbin area required more frequent cleaning ... used the compressed air and it worked great.
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