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Tudey 02-14-2012 07:05 AM
That thread is for hand quilting; I use it finishing my bindings. It is NOT good machine thread!

oleganny 02-14-2012 07:44 AM
I bought some for hand quilting. I had used that brand in the (distant) past & was pleased with it but this time _NOT. It was stiff, felt rough - DD likened it to trying to quilt with dental floss. When it came off the spool, it held the spiral set & would knot upon itself. Not a good experience at all, & will not buy this again.

Hugs
Shirley in Indiana

Jingle 02-14-2012 08:42 AM
I have used it to sew bindings on.

Farm Quilter 02-14-2012 09:34 AM
According to Dr. Bob at superiorthreads.com, this is what he has to say about glazed thread:

"Glazing involves heating the thread and then coating it with waxes, starches, and other chemicals. The thread is then polished to a high luster. Glazing results in a glossy thread with a hard finish. Glazed thread is often stiffer than unglazed thread. Most professionals do not recommend glazed threads for machine work as the glaze rubs off and gums up the machine."

Hope that helps!

Elaine433 02-14-2012 10:12 AM
Glazed cotton is for hand quilting only. It is not for using in your sewing machine. Not sure why.

mississippiqltr 02-14-2012 02:02 PM
  • Some more info on Glazed Thread...

    Glazed thread is mercerized cotton thread that has been waxed or treated with various chemicals that give it a polished, lustrous appearance, which is desirable for certain hand-sewing and hand-quilting projects. Although the process of glazing strengthens the thread, the glaze often can rub off and clog up sewing machines and sewing machine needles. For this reason, most stitchers will avoid glazed cotton thread for machine sewing.

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margecam52 02-14-2012 03:07 PM
The Glazed cotton is a hand quilting thread. The coating is to help with keeping it from tangling while hand sewing. It will gum up your machine...and you need to buy a different thread for machine use.
Marge

Originally Posted by tngal22 (Post 4967891)
Has anyone used this? I bought some yesterday for a quilt I plan to start today. It is 100% Glazed Cotton, which I didn't notice until today. Not:e don't shop with a wild 3 year old. lol. Well when I was winding the bobbins to prepare for an afternoon of sewing (I hope), it seems not really wind tight. I don't know, just seemed different. All I have used thus far is Coats and Clark from Wal-Mart.

I am heading to Wal-Mart today so should I pick up some more thread? I would hate to start this quilt (55"x65", approx) and then it fall apart because of bad thread.

Thanks!

IBQLTN 02-14-2012 04:33 PM
Originally Posted by sewmary (Post 4967941)
The American Thread I have is for hand quilting. Not good for your machine piecing.
I agree, glazed thread will make your machine very unhappy!

Quilter Day-by-Day 02-15-2012 07:35 AM
I use it for hand quilting only.


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