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kacklebird 07-27-2011 03:06 PM

Hi,

Is the nylon invisible thread fine to use on the blocks (the X) when making a rag quilt. I've used it before, but wasn't sure if any of you have used it. Is it pretty durable? I don't have a lot of quilting experience so I was curious to know if anyone has had issues with it. I am going to sew the rows/blocks together with regular thread though. Any opinion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

medots 07-27-2011 03:31 PM

I don't know the answer

snipforfun 07-27-2011 03:34 PM

I always use a complimentary color. There might be a lot of stress in the invisible theead. The many that I have made get used and cuddled a lot

ckcowl 07-27-2011 04:21 PM

no it is not that good a choice for raggy quilts- raggy quilts need to be washed and dried to (fringe) invisible thread tends to dry out and break- or worse-melt in a hot dryer-
use regular thread you would piece with in a complementary- or contrasting color.

Cyn 07-27-2011 04:22 PM

I use regular thread also!

pocoellie 07-27-2011 04:36 PM

I just flat out refuse to use the invisible thread, on any thing. My opinion.

earthwalker 07-27-2011 05:52 PM


Originally Posted by pocoellie
I just flat out refuse to use the invisible thread, on any thing. My opinion.

Yes, I feel the same. I do possess some, but just can't bring myself to use it.

momcpo 07-27-2011 05:54 PM

I would use regular thread, too much laundering and heat for monofilament.

kacklebird 07-27-2011 08:25 PM

Thanks a bunch for all of your advice. I hope the ones that I've made before don't melt or deteriorate. I use regular thread for putting the blocks together though. I just hate the thought of the solid color thread running over the design on the fabric. Sounds goofy, but I want everything to be seen. I'd rather use regular though instead of risking future issues from using the clear thread. So do any of you use the nylon for stitching in the ditch?

pocoellie 07-27-2011 08:27 PM

I don't use the invisible thread on ANYTHING. Just my personal opinion.


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