Casi

Well, this is a sad situation. I made the quilt for my daughter...her MIL arranged for the quilter, (daughter had not requests made as to the thread etc), who was in her church, MIL is a quilter also. Since taking possession of the quilt my daughter got left by her husband. So, MIL and quilter are not in the picture. I am just sick about the situation. So, I'm gathering, it can be requilted? I told my daughter to just to take care of it and continue to monitor it.

dunster

I've also used monofilament threads (polyester, not nylon) with no problems. One thing is that you have to really secure the beginning and end of a quilting line, because the thread works loose easily. Could it be that this is what is happening, rather than that the thread is cutting the bottom thread?

Jackie Spencer

Harriet Hargrove is a an award winning Master Quilter and author and has been using Monofilament for many many years. I have used it on several things and never had a problem.

Geri B

I am a longarmer......that being said.....mono thread is not my choice of thread-not even for wallhangings. Our sisters of the past used cotton thread for quilting and it has lasted up to today (in most cases). I love the look of thread blending with the fabric.....gives another dimension to the quilt. The trouble with mono is when one stops sewing a "line" and proceeds to make the machine or hand knot the mono thread does not knot....because of its composition you cannot tug at it like "REGULAR" thread and get a tight knot, therefore, you get unraveling in the future....I think that is what is happening to your daughter's quilt. Unless you requested mono thread, I would suggest you return to the quilter and see what can be done........if she only uses mono thread - say goodbye........and not recommend her to anyone.......JMHO

nativetexan

it looks like you will need to quilt it again. i've only used invisible thread for wall hangings. not a quilt that will get a lot of use and washings.