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06-25-2010, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by walen
How easy is it to use your thread counter and where did you purchase it? If you have time, I'd like to hear more about how you use it. Thanks.
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06-25-2010, 11:41 PM
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What an interesting thread! I've already learned a lot and can tell it my students in the handquilting workshops.Thank you all for you information!
This is a link I found:
http://www.threadcounters.com/
This is a link I found:
http://www.threadcounters.com/
06-26-2010, 12:25 AM
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I know a high thread count is excellent for sheets, the higher the count the better the sheen, wearability etc. My question is, if you used a very high thread count for quiltmaking, would it make it more difficult to quilt (assuming handquilting)?
06-26-2010, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
I know a high thread count is excellent for sheets, the higher the count the better the sheen, wearability etc. My question is, if you used a very high thread count for quiltmaking, would it make it more difficult to quilt (assuming handquilting)?
06-26-2010, 02:25 AM
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in my little corner of the universe, it's more about whether the weave is tight enough to be sturdy, but loose enough to easily get a needle through; how good it does or doesn't feel; do i like it; and whether it fits my budget.
hats off to anyone dedicated enough to also include the thread count on their "will i? won't i?" checklist. that shows extraordinary attention to detail. :thumbup:
me? i'm too lazy to count threads. :lol:
hats off to anyone dedicated enough to also include the thread count on their "will i? won't i?" checklist. that shows extraordinary attention to detail. :thumbup:
me? i'm too lazy to count threads. :lol:
06-26-2010, 04:32 AM
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To be honest: I actually don't check the thread count on a fabric when I go in the LQS. It's just the experience that tells me which fabric I take or leave. Mostly I can see it when I look on the bold if I would like the fabric or not and of course I have my favourite brands. I only buy what I really like and what I can afford. But the quality is important for me.
06-26-2010, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
in my little corner of the universe, it's more about whether the weave is tight enough to be sturdy, but loose enough to easily get a needle through; how good it does or doesn't feel; do i like it; and whether it fits my budget.
hats off to anyone dedicated enough to also include the thread count on their "will i? won't i?" checklist. that shows extraordinary attention to detail. :thumbup:
me? i'm too lazy to count threads. :lol:
hats off to anyone dedicated enough to also include the thread count on their "will i? won't i?" checklist. that shows extraordinary attention to detail. :thumbup:
me? i'm too lazy to count threads. :lol:
Billy
06-26-2010, 09:17 AM
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I have several thread counters. I bought one from Hobby Lobby but it's very hard to read fabric threads with it. I have the R.O.S.E. (Roxanne Optimal Strand Estimator) It's much easier to use. ($15) At work I had access to an industrial one, I sure miss the perks of a good job. At home I put a piece of fabric under a little red microscope (the ones all kids had) It makes it super simple to count the threads and see the weave. I use that microscope for thread too. I was shocked at the slubs and thin spots on most all the different brands of thread. I can see how much fuzz is on a strand of thread too. Go to a yardsale and get one of the microscopes!
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