Invisible Thread
 

If I use nylon invisible thread to quilt the layers together, will that reduce the wear? Another way to ask, does it cut fabric when it is being washed? Thanks for any information you have.

I've never used it for piecing, just for quilting, so I don't know. Hope someone can come up with an answer.

I think you'll find that over time the thread may become brittle and eventually break. I don't think it's recommended for quilting.

I've only used it for wallhangings so my only maybe-minimally-useful comment would be that it seems like it would be scratchy in a bed or lap quilt.

I often use Aurifil invisible thread in my needle when free motion quilting. Aurifil's invisible thread is made of nylon. I have only been quilting for 3 years; but so far, those quilts are holding up fine. I don't know about long term.

Harriet Hargrave has quilted many quilts using nylon monofilament thread. YLI brand is a good one. For nylon, you need a thread that is as fine as hair; the nylon threads sold in stores is usually way too thick.

Nylon may yellow somewhat over the years and may also become brittle; however, in general it holds up pretty well. I have seen no evidence that it cuts into the fabric. You do not want to use nylon monofilament in baby quilts just in case a thread gets pulled out; it is so fine and strong, it can wrap around a baby's toe or finger and cut off circulation.

The experience I have had with polyester invisible thread is that it is not as fine or transparent as nylon. I tried it for machine applique but do not like it as much as nylon for that purpose. Quilting with it may be a different story. The advantages of polyester over nylon are that it won't yellow and won't become brittle over time.

I have used the polyester invisible and have been happy with it. I have quilts that areat least 10 years old and that have been washed many times - no issues so far!

Thanks all! I’m off to find some polyester invisible thread. Hope JoAnn’s has it.

I wouldn't use joann's, superior has a good polyester. I think joanns just has sulky and if I remember it is not as good, I would get a good quality poly