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Old 01-13-2011, 11:55 AM
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Before my arthritis became severe in my hands, I could hand quilt, and have spools of thread marked "extra strong hand quilting". My question is can I use this thread for machine stitching? It is cotton covered polyester. Also, I have several spools of Mettler silk finish cotton thread. Can I use these on my machine? Thanks for your help!
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Old 01-13-2011, 11:58 AM
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You should not use hand quilting thread in a machine; it can cause damage. Mettler silk finish cotton is fine to use in a machine.
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What she said!!! LOL!
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Old 01-13-2011, 12:05 PM
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I use my hand quilting thread for basting before FMQ. I have a lot of it left from my hand quilting days and I don't waste it that way.
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Hand quilting thread has a finish on it that is not good for your sewing machine. :D:D:D
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Old 01-13-2011, 01:25 PM
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Thank you. I did not know that and you saved me a lot of grief.
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Old 01-13-2011, 01:26 PM
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I have a spool of hand quilting thread and it is wax coated.
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Old 01-13-2011, 01:58 PM
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I hate wasting anything. Left over from growing up in the Depression, I guess.
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Thanks for the info. Just what I needed to know.
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Old 01-13-2011, 02:28 PM
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Good info for me too- thanks!
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