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nance-ell 11-14-2010 07:57 AM

Has anyone used this? I found it here: http://www.softexpressions.com/Merch...tegory_Code=7n

amma 11-14-2010 08:04 AM

I have used it and it works really well :D:D:D
Just make sure you label it well!! I almost started piecing with it once LMBO

nance-ell 11-14-2010 08:07 AM


Originally Posted by amma
I have used it and it works really well :D:D:D
Just make sure you label it well!! I almost started piecing with it once LMBO

Yikes! That wouldn't be a very nice surprise upon washing, eh?

Where did you find it? Online or locally? Do you stitch just like you're going to quilt and then go over it with "real" thread?

katier825 11-14-2010 09:39 AM

It works great! I only use it for basting. I have seen it in some quilt shops. I think I bought mine at Red Rock Threads.

chrisqlt 11-15-2010 03:13 AM

I once took a Machine Trapunto class and they used the wash away thread to quilt the design first; then cut away the excess batting beyond the design; relayered with another entire piece of batting; then sewed the design again with regular thread to complete their work with all the design details. It works very well! I tried it in "plain" setting blocks on my dsm, then set those in with the pieced blocks, finally layered the whole quilt and quilted as usual. You can find more information from artists like Karen McTavish, a gifted Longarm artist, or Hari Walner that does quilt designs.

mrs. fitz 11-15-2010 09:26 AM

I went to check out the product on the website listed above and just spent 15 minutes looking at dozens (maybe more) of wonderful gifts for quilters. Very worth a look, especially if you're a fan of Laurel Burch. Thanks, nance-ell, this is one I'm bookmarking.

nance-ell 11-15-2010 05:15 PM


Originally Posted by mrs. fitz
I went to check out the product on the website listed above and just spent 15 minutes looking at dozens (maybe more) of wonderful gifts for quilters. Very worth a look, especially if you're a fan of Laurel Burch. Thanks, nance-ell, this is one I'm bookmarking.

I'm glad you enjoyed browsing. :-)

eparys 11-15-2010 05:33 PM

I have used other products like this and really like using it for temporary stitching. I usually store stuff like this in a small ziplock bag to keep moisture away from it!!


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