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12-27-2009, 09:15 AM

#21

sewjoyce

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Maybe I'll have to shop here when I want colors :D Has anyone used this site???

http://www.redrockthreads.com/yli-th...ing-thread.asp

12-27-2009, 09:22 AM

#22

Candela59

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Nope! But I'm about to pop over there and take a look :)

12-27-2009, 09:41 AM

#23

dunster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewjoyce

My LQS carries YLI made specifically for hand quilting -- it's just lovely to use. The only problem is they only carry it in white or off white. I guess I'll have to see if anyone else carries different colors... :D

I use YLI silk thread for hand applique. I highly recommend this site for price and quick delivery. The lady who runs it is very nice too. She can get any color made in spools or cones.

http://www.textileart.com/YLI100.php...9ucu81qp10ard1

12-27-2009, 09:51 AM

#24

BellaBoo

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Presencia floss does not bleed ever. DMC floss some colors will bleed or rub off on the fabric. Everyone has some DMC floss laying around and it's used the most for hand embroidery but test the strong colors first to be sure there is no bleeding. I have used fine crochet thread for embroidery and I noticed some decorative quilting thread would be good embroidery thread but there isn't the selection like in floss colors.

12-27-2009, 09:54 AM

#25

BellaBoo

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The only thread that will not lint one teeny tiny piece of lint is silk thread. If you haven't tried machine quilting or handwork using silk then you have to try it. I won't use any other to hand appliqué. Connecting Threads has silk applique thread kit on sale. It's the best price I've seen in a long time.

12-27-2009, 11:44 AM

#26

lisalovesquilting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by diannemc

I use the coats and clark mainly cause I can get it at Wal-mart..I don't live close to a fabric store so I have to get what I can find...I have a question on the subject of thread? What do you use when you are doing a hand embroidery quilt...? I have been just using regular DMC thread..but before I get too far on it just wanted to know if that is ok?

That is all I've ever used also. I like it. If you are happy with it that's what matters.

12-27-2009, 01:22 PM

#27

Clothfiend

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewjoyce

Maybe I'll have to shop here when I want colors :D Has anyone used this site???

http://www.redrockthreads.com/yli-th...ing-thread.asp

I have used this site to order thread and been very satisfied with my purchases.

12-27-2009, 07:46 PM

#28

littlehud

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I love Connecting Threads thread. Great thread at a wonderful price.

12-27-2009, 09:40 PM

#29

hulahoop1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I like Robinson Anton thread and have lot of the big cones. I use Connecting Threads Essentials thread the most. It's on sale now too so I stocked up on the cones for piecing. The thread sets are very nice and my machine likes it.
http://www.connectingthreads.com/thr...g_threads.html

I use Connecting Threads Essential threads exclusively. I also bought the cone size for piecing. I love their thread and my sewing machines do, too.