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Interesting thread. I would recommend that you check with Dr. Bob at Superior Threads. He provides a wealth of information that is well documented. I personally would not use nylon for any technique because of its low melting point-think ironing and pressing. Polyester is a much better choice and comes in many forms for many uses. I personally prefer Bottom Line in beige or gray if I want an invisible appearance. I frequently use it in the bobbin with a cotton thread on the top. It always looks good.
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I use YLI and Superior Threads invisible thread like them both. Aurifil also has a very nice one
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I was just using Monopoly this week and it worked well. I ran it through a paper clip attached above the machine before threading it and that seemed to help with the tension. Actually I was thrilled that it worked so well. I used a thinner thread in the bobbin - BottomLine or Invisifil and a #70 needle.
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After seeing that information from Bob at Superior threads, I decided to test for myself with a Rowenta iron on the highest setting (which is pretty hot!). I tried this on both my YLI nylon monofilament and Superior’s polyester monofilament. Neither thread showed any sign of melting no matter what I did with the iron, including leaving it sit on the thread long enough to become worried about scorching my cotton ironing board cover.
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Originally Posted by Quilt30
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It has been always my opinion and others that invisible thread is not safe for children’s quilts. Some charity groups do not allow it in quilts donated.
bkay edit: I just emailed Project Linus to check if there is a restriction. It's not listed on their website, so I thought I might double-check. I had heard that, too, but had forgotten it. I just wonder if it's really true or it's just an "old wives tale". |
Just heard back from Project Linus. They have no restrictions on invisible thread.
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I like Superior Threads monofilament thread as I can get it in matte finish. I don't like most invisible thread because it has a high sheen that seems to glare at you.
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I have used invisible thread and found after using it I should have loosened my tension. I have been using it on applique lately. I have also read not to use for baby items. A friend quilted a child's quilt for me years ago and I noticed the thread had pulled up around the quilt. I should have used regular thread and requilted and taken the invisible out. I did not know then that is wasn't a good thing to use invisible on children's items back then. The danger is getting it wrapped around a finger or toe and getting tight enough to do damage.
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
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Invisible thread is nothing like the old "fishing line" of day's past. A quality well made invisible thread is super fine and very supple. There is still a school of thought that nylon will turn brittle with age and use but I have found nothing to confirm that is the case with today's monofiliment threads. Unfortunately the brands I use and am familiar with you will not find at any big box store. You will have to order on line or find a quilt shop that carries them. But JoAnnes should carry something.
Superior threads monofiliment is "Monopoly" and unlike most monofiliments on the market, Monopoly is a polyester. YLI makes a nice one called Wonder Invisible Sew Art makes one that gets great reviews but I have never tried it Finally Filtec (the makers of Glide thread) make a nylon one called Essence. Here is a nice review I just found comparing several brands. Two that I have mentioned are included (Sew Art and YLI) https://www.quiltersreview.com/six-i...t-to-the-test/ I would choose the polyester! |
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