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I use Sulky polyester in top and bottom and do not have a problem.
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
(Post 7787853)
I have not used monofilament thread in some time and understand it has improved. I'm looking for suggestions as to what brand and material (polyester or nylon) you prefer. Also if there are some that you've had trouble with that would be appreciated too. When I used it years ago it was almost like using fishing line it was so stiff and hard to sew with.
I want to use it for machine quilting on a domestic machine. I also want to use regular thread in the bobbin so the quilting shows up on the backing. Any suggestions as to what has worked for you there too as far as bobbin thread with invisible on top would be welcomed. What needle did you use as well please. Thanks for your help. |
Wonder or Gutermann here. I have no problem simply rethreading my machine using invisible on top and regular thread in the bobbin without changing the needle or the tensions.
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I buy the one from Superior Threads. It is soft, it doesn't melt when ironed, and it works well.
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I have never had an issue with melting either...ever.
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Stay away from nylon which is sensitive to heat, stretches, and gets yellow with age. There are a number of good polyesters, but I used MonoPoly from Superior on a quilt recently and was very happy with the result. I loosened the tension a bit and used a size 14 needle on my Sweet 16. You could probably use a 12 on a domestic machine.
I have very very bright lights on my machine so I didn't have trouble threading, but if you do you can darken the end with a black marker while threading. The thread is very fine! |
Yes I know what you mean!! I use the Monopoly to do my ditch stitching with Bottom Line in the bottom. Never had a problem with it melting either. A hint I found - take a black marker & blacken the end of the thread - makes it a little easier to thread it!
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Originally Posted by muskratwine
(Post 7789235)
Yes I know what you mean!! I use the Monopoly to do my ditch stitching with Bottom Line in the bottom. Never had a problem with it melting either. A hint I found - take a black marker & blacken the end of the thread - makes it a little easier to thread it!
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I used the "invisible" thread several years ago (about 14 years ago) for machine applique on a baby quilt. I know that one must be very careful, especially on baby quilts, that all the threads are tied and clipped, but I had no problems with the thread then. I'll be finding out pretty soon -- I have a couple of baby quilts (applique for baby boys) that I'm working on the blocks now. I very much enjoy working on the Overall BIll and Overall Sam, but I've limited myself to the number of blocks. Perhaps I'll get them finished one of these days soon. I'm getting a little bit panicky because I have so many quilts that are unfinished right now. I really need to get them finished.
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I've used the least expensive that JoAnn's sells - Dritz on a regular spool. On my 40-year-old Kenmore I didn't have to change my top tension and I used regular thread or invisible thread in the bobbin. Only accommodation I made was to change my needle to a metallic/filament one. Has worked great for several projects.
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