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Old 02-22-2011, 01:48 PM
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Is it okay to use embroidery floss to do some hand quilting on a quilt that has embroidery on it already? And if so how many strands wouls you use?
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Old 02-22-2011, 01:53 PM
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I have. It works okay. Make sure the floss is color fast. I use 2 strand. Quilting thread will be easier to use.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:01 PM
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I would use quilting thread. It's stronger.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:10 PM
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aurfil has a heavy weight thread that is for embroidery.
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:16 PM
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I think if you use more than one thread you'll be fine. Remember there are no rules, make it how YOU like. Good luck!
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Old 02-22-2011, 07:41 PM
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I have successfully used 2 strands. As Purplequilter said, make sure it is colourfast.
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