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quiltapillow 12-13-2012 03:30 PM
Originally Posted by new2q (Post 5715693)
This one is hard for me....I don't know why...I can't keep it straight....I just need to have a chart in front of me at all times.
I would like to have a Chart! Is there any place to get or buy one?

MimiBug123 12-13-2012 05:50 PM
I've only been sewing for 50+ years and I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.

sewdamncute 12-13-2012 05:52 PM
Glad you found a solution...it must have been so frustrating!

Betty Ruth 12-13-2012 06:42 PM
40 weight thread may have a smaller number, but the thread is heavier.

A1penny 12-14-2012 04:35 AM
The smaller the thread number...the thicker the thread......thus the BIGGER needle (higher number) you need in your machine.

It took me years to learn that also. I just learned that most 50wt threads have three strands of thread, but some of the newer 50 wt have two strands of thread.

I took a class at the Manchester, NH quilt show and learned SO MUCH I never knew about threads....and needles. It has made my sewing life so much easier.

be a quilter 12-14-2012 06:43 AM
Originally Posted by ghostrider (Post 5715390)
However, 40 wt works just fine for piecing if that's what you have or what you choose to use. Let's not make personal choice rules for others, shall we?
I don't believe she was doing that, so let's not start trouble, ok?

be a quilter 12-14-2012 06:47 AM
Originally Posted by quiltapillow (Post 5718461)
I would like to have a Chart! Is there any place to get or buy one?
Try at your LQS. I took a class at one near me for beginners when I started quilting and she gave us all kinds of information like this on needles, thread, etc. She gave us booklets and charts on a lot of it and others she printed up the info herself and gave it to us. Very useful info, especially when starting and so hard to keep it all straight.

new2q 12-14-2012 07:22 AM
Originally Posted by quiltapillow (Post 5718461)
I would like to have a Chart! Is there any place to get or buy one?
This is what I have used from Superior Threads and it is FREE

https://www.superiorthreads.com/medi...guide-home.pdf


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