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cuppi duke 02-20-2010 08:40 AM

Good idea.

Quiltsbybarb 02-20-2010 08:44 AM

That is what I use it for, too.

If you can find it, I find that Superior brand is a little heavier and doesn't break as easy. Also, remember you can't lick the end of the thread to thread your needle!

Barb


Originally Posted by cuppi duke
I am doing some trapunto and need it for the first stitching. I can do it without but then I would have two rows of stitching. I guess they didn't have it in the old days did they?


katier825 02-20-2010 11:06 AM

You can get some online at Red Rock Threads. I just bought some, but have not used it yet. Their prices are very reasonable and do reduce the shipping if you are only ordering 1-2 spools. Shipping is quick too.

http://www.redrockthreads.com/misc-t...ble-thread.asp

MadQuilter 02-20-2010 11:40 AM

My early experience (and lesson) with this thread: DON'T lick it before threading the needle. lol

I used it for trapunto once.

JanetM 02-20-2010 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by sewfunquilts
I use it to baste smaller pieces of water soluble stabilizer together to fit my large hoop on my embroidery machine.

It's great for basting....'cause then you don't have to take it out..just wash your item.

I never thought to use it for basting. Is is difficult to wind onto a bobbin like the invisible thread? I sure like the sound of not having to pin, pin, pin.

Maride 02-20-2010 12:20 PM


Originally Posted by JanetM

Originally Posted by sewfunquilts
I use it to baste smaller pieces of water soluble stabilizer together to fit my large hoop on my embroidery machine.

It's great for basting....'cause then you don't have to take it out..just wash your item.

I never thought to use it for basting. Is is difficult to wind onto a bobbin like the invisible thread? I sure like the sound of not having to pin, pin, pin.

It feels just like regular thread, until it gets wet.

JanetM 02-20-2010 01:24 PM

Great time saver. Thank you so much for this tip.

sewfunquilts 02-21-2010 07:21 AM

No. it's not difficult to wind on a bobbin. Just go make sure it winds evenly, and not real tight. You can use it in hand needles to baste quilts together too....if you want longer stitches than by your sewing machine.

Very handy and useful product.

BellaBoo 02-21-2010 07:27 AM

On one of the quilt shows the Superior thread guy told the story about his son, who is a pretty good sewer, resewed his friend's swim trunks using this thread. He said do not use it to sew bathing suits. LOL

Rose Marie 02-21-2010 07:42 AM

The Viking shop inside Joanns carrys it.


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