.....quilt with single or double thread? I've looked at some Amish quilts and I can't tell if they use a single thread or a double thread.

Single, I always use quilting thread.

Single thread.

Yep, single Hand quilting thread. Check to see, there is machine quilting thread too. You can use it, just harder to use.

I always use single hand quilting thread.

Single, hand quilting thread.

single.

I want to say single. I used hand quilting thread for Hancock fabric or Wal-Mart, which is durable.

Single thread. Hand quilting thread is heavier weight. Usually 40 (as opposed to standard piecing thread which is usually 50 or 60) but I have a handquilting thread that is 35. This may be why you think some of these Amish quilts may be double thread but traditional is a single strand.

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Hand quiilting thread and single. The one time I tried using regular thread and double it tangled like crazy.

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Single hand quilting thread here too.

Single.

single thread - never heard of quilting with a double thread....

Single.

I use a single thread when I am sewing the binding on quilts. I used to do double until I was told that I could use single. I hadn't a clue.

Isn't it always single thread?

Me too.

Always use single thread.

ditto :thumbup:

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I've never seen the 35 for hand quilting. Is it better than 40?

Single thread...I use hand quilting thread and still have trouble with tangles. I have tried using bee's wax on the thread and that helps some. Any other suggestions?

I use single, hand quilting thread. I've never had success with beeswax but Thread Heaven is to die for. I also only use pieces that are about 18 in. long. I don't measure, just guestimate and it seems to work for me.

Hand quilting thread, single.

i live in iowa so asked an amish lady she said single size 40 thats what i use for both hand piecing and quilting

Single quilting thread.

Single thread cut 18 to 20 inches long Get Thread Heaven it comes in a little blue box you can find it at JoAnns with the quilting notions. I helps to keep the tread from tangeling.

I have been a hand quilter for about 4 years. I use handquilting thread from Joann's. Also the bees wax......I am very pleased

Happy Quilting to everyone.

Single. I've never heard of anyone using double?

yes single.

Single, hand quilting thread, and I usually use Thread Heaven or beeswax to keep the tangling problem at a minimum and I think it makes the thread easier to pull through.

Single hand quilting thread also.

Yep, me too!

I used double on my first and only quilt (to date) but only because I was going for a specific look - large, childish, cartoony. Everything everywhere I've ever found indicates single thread is appropriate and preferred.

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