hand quilting; what thread?
 

Hi, when hand quilting, what kind of thread do you use?

My very favorite thread is YLI. The wooden spools are neat too. I have tried many different hand quilting threads. Though you didn't ask, my favorite needle by far is the Hiroshima Tulip between. They are pricey, but worth it. I found them on Amazon.

I'm not familiar with either YLI or the Hiroshima Tulip between -- will have to check them out sometime.

I have only used two kinds of thread for hand quilting -- Gutermann hand quilting thread and Aurifil 28 wt. The Gutermann is quite wiry, while the Aurifil is very soft. I can't say I really have a preference for one over the other, it just depends which brand has the color I want.

I love Superior's King Tut thread. I have also used YLI hand quilting thread. Both threads are 40wt/3ply.

yli when i can find it. i love that stuff to death. guterman is readily available and works like a charm.

aileen

Presencia finca no. 12 is the tread I'm using on this tread to do the embroidery but it is being solid in my local quilt shops to do the new big stitch quilting .

I am a Gutermann girl.

Aurifil 40 or 28wt (depending on how much I want it to show).

Aurifil 40 wt is my go to thread for both machine and hand quilting

I use primarily Gutterman as it's what is readily available. I will also use C&C and/or the Americana brand sold at JoAnns. All specifically labled as 'hand quilting' thread. As someone else mentioned, I use whatever brand has the color I want.

I use Roxanne betweens, usually size #11 and a Thimblelady thimble.

I'm handquilting a king size quilt and on a time crunch. I am using three strands of floss and doing the big stitch quilting. It is looking great! I ordered the floss on the spool for future quilts. The floss strands are a hassle.

I also use YLI hand quilting thread.

Thanks for all your answers. And Dottymo, your work is beautiful.

also use the YLI thread