Quilting vs. Piecing thread
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Quilting vs. Piecing thread
What is the difference between thread made for machine quilting and thread made for machine piecing? I ran out of piecing thread so I've been using the quilting instead. Hope it's ok!
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Machine quilting thread can be used on your machine and used for piecing but...hand quilting thread should never be run thru your machine as there is a finish on it to prevent it from knotting up as you hand quilt.
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No difference unless you are using the thicker machine quilting threads, some come in different weights, you can use the piecing weight to quilt as well but if you use the thicker ones to piece it might make your blocks off by taking up to much space in the seam. I wouldn't use anything under a 50wt to piece, but you can use them to quilt.
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Whereas you can use heavier weight quilting thread for different "looks" you don't want to use heavier thread for piecing as it adds bulk to seams. For example, I piece with 50 wt. and quilt with 50-30 wt. depending on what I want. Yes you can use both 50 wt. to piece and quilt.
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