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04-03-2018, 12:36 AM

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Aurora

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I am thinking that crochet thread might be used for big stitch hand quilting. It can be purchased in different weights and colors. I use it when I make Christmas ornaments or other projects.

04-03-2018, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston1954

I am thinking about using embroidery thread for hand quilting. I wonder if any of you have done this, and how did it stand up to being washed. I would like for the quilting to stand out nicely. Would this be folly?

I have use hand embroidery thread several times and it works fine. I used 2 strands of the floss. DMC sells little fat spools of embroidery thread that I like even better. I found running the thread through beeswax helped. Is this what you were asking? I have never used machine embroidery thread.

04-03-2018, 08:14 AM

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Boston1954

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I was thinking of the different Sulky, Mettler or other kinds I have. I just looked at them, and they do seem a bit thin for the effect I want. I may just stick to my normal Dual Duty in an off-white, or maybe cream.

04-03-2018, 10:20 AM

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If you are talking about machine embroidery thread, I think it would work well. I use rayon or poly thread for machine embroidery and although I have never quilted with it, I have used it on several garments....towels, bibs, aprons, etc. and they are washed much more frequently than a quilt would be. I have never had thread weaken or break on those items from laundering.