thread, thread, thread, what should I use?
12-05-2009, 02:01 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by amma
It is a personal preference. Some are cotton purists when it comes to thread and material. Some mix it all up. So far my quilts are made to be used, abused and loved... so I choose to use cottons and cotton threads and hope they will hold up to all of that loving :D :D :D
Polyester and poly blends tend to fray more, and a 1/4" seam may not be enough...typically you are using a 5/8" seam allowance with these.
Polyester and poly blends tend to fray more, and a 1/4" seam may not be enough...typically you are using a 5/8" seam allowance with these.
12-05-2009, 02:38 PM
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For sewing the blocks I use any old sewing thread I have and that is a lot of thread but for hand quilting I use quilting thread called Americana they are old spools that I have had for 20 years and are still in good condition. I also have machine quilting thread for that too.
12-05-2009, 03:41 PM
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It's hard to say, everyone has an opinion. I use only 100% cotton for hand quilting. and a thin blend for piecing. Each machine seems to like a certain type of thread, and that is what works best in mine.
12-05-2009, 03:54 PM
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For piecing I LOVE*LOVE*LOVE Masterpiece from Superior Thread. It's thin and strong and my Bernina loves it.
For quilting, I use whatever works best - Sew Fine, King Tut (both Superior Threads), Arc, and I do have some Signature. One thing I don't like about the Signature is the lint that it leaves, but if it's a color I need, I use it. I have one spool of the Brytes (also from Superior Thread) and it quilts beautifully!
If you ever have a chance to go to a show where Dr. Bob from Superior Threads is giving his Threadology seminar, TAKE IT! You'll learn so much about threads and needles.
For quilting, I use whatever works best - Sew Fine, King Tut (both Superior Threads), Arc, and I do have some Signature. One thing I don't like about the Signature is the lint that it leaves, but if it's a color I need, I use it. I have one spool of the Brytes (also from Superior Thread) and it quilts beautifully!
If you ever have a chance to go to a show where Dr. Bob from Superior Threads is giving his Threadology seminar, TAKE IT! You'll learn so much about threads and needles.
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