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dakotamaid 05-07-2014 06:33 AM

Hexie stitching
 
Good Morning everyone. Got a question for you hexie lovers. When you slipstitch the hexies together do you use one singe thread or a double? I'm using a single Bottomline poly thread for slip stitching them together. Was wondering if the single thread was strong enough. Opinions welcome!! :)

humbird 05-07-2014 06:40 AM

I use a single thread. Coats 50 weight, 100 percent cotton. Haven't had a problem.

francie yuhas 05-07-2014 06:41 AM

I use single thread. I put a couple f double stitches at each end,and do about 14 stitches to the inch. Have fun!

ManiacQuilter2 05-07-2014 06:54 AM

I use a single thread of Coats quilting thread. Find that using the quilting thread I don't get as many tangles as with ordinary thread. :)

Geri B 05-07-2014 07:03 AM


Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 6707390)
I use a single thread of Coats quilting thread. Find that using the quilting thread I don't get as many tangles as with ordinary thread. :)

Yes, I too use the hand quilting thread, single. Read that as a recommendation somewhere...also a hint half way thru do a single knot stitch and also at corners, in case, down the road thru usage, a thread breaks..stops the unraveling..but that I believe up is a hint for all handpiecing

#1piecemaker 05-07-2014 07:10 AM

If you are talking about sewing each individual hexie together with a running stitch, I use one thread. If you are using the hexies that you sort of blind stitch together, I'd use one thread for that also.

beaglelady 05-07-2014 07:25 AM

I use single Bottomline poly thread and it works great! The thread is so thin it "melts" into the fabric but is a nice strong thread. I have also used a single srand of silk thread to sew hexies together and it works well too. :)

dakotamaid 05-07-2014 09:45 AM

Ok, guess I'm good to go. I am doing the hexie diamonds using modern fabrics and black and white paths. My hexie's are 3/4 inch on the side. Thank you for all the imput and happy hexing everyone. :)


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