Recently I inherited some beautifully variegated crochet/tatting thread. It's about the same weight as my hand-quilting stuff and still very strong. What are the things I should consider if I want to try quilting with it?
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Tie pretty close together 6 to 10 inches at the most to keep batting from shifing and fairley close to the edges (an inch to 2) My suggestion only.
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Originally Posted by lovequilts
Tie pretty close together 6 to 10 inches at the most to keep batting from shifing and fairley close to the edges (an inch to 2) My suggestion only.
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just try it!! i would
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If it's too old it might break. Try it on a scrap and find out how strong it is.
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Ah, as I read down, I saw that you were thinking of machine quilting.....and here I was going to tell you I recently finished handquilting a candlewicked quilt with #10 wt. crochet thread. :-)
It was amazing if I do say so myself, but, though I've asked repeatedly for copies of the pictures taken of it, I have yet to receive them to share here. I LOVE quilting with crochet thread, the look is very nice! Jan in VA |
Ah, as I read down, I saw that you were thinking of machine quilting.....and here I was going to tell you I recently finished handquilting a candlewicked quilt with #10 wt. crochet thread. :-)
It was amazing if I do say so myself, but, though I've asked repeatedly for copies of the pictures taken of it, I have yet to receive them to share here. I LOVE quilting with crochet thread, the look is very nice! Jan in VA |
Thanks Jan! If and when you get copies of the pics, I'd love to see them.
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I've hand quilted with it. Never thought to put in machine. Let us know how it works!
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Hi Jan. Have you machine quilted with crochet cotton?
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