What Thread do youuse for Applique'
#64
I use YLI 100 wt silk in mostly greys and taupes but also have reds and greens. I also have used the bottomline bobboins in various colors the trick to disappearing thread is not the thread! It is the stitch. Very small tiny stitches and exactly in the middle of the fabric fold. Do not pull tight but never leave it loose. Remember tiny tiny stitches! Have fun! Luann
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Originally Posted by rob529
Originally Posted by JCquilts
Are you talking about hand applique? I use 60 wt Metler's cotton machine embroidery thread.
I use the 60 wt Metler's and YLI 100 wt silk. These are what I use for hand applique, prefer silk if I have what matches. I have a friend who loves the Metler 60 wt embroidery thread for machine applique. It does look beautiful and has tons of colors. I am in the process of colllecting them all.
Robin in TX
Before you all get huffy, I have friends that LOVE silk thread. I have nothing against it for other folks, just not my favorite.
The question was what do each of us like.
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Originally Posted by Jere
Timely Question...I just took a hand applique class from Nancy Lee Chong-loved the class and her explanations are wonderful. She suggeted Aurifil. I used it on my little project and was very plesed. If you get a chance to take a class from Nancy I highly reccomend her. Her quilt company is Pacific Rim Quilting
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Originally Posted by d.swindle
I have never used straw needles,but I will to finish the wuilt top I'm working on ,thanks for the tip
d. swindle
d. swindle
The straw needles are preferred by some as the length gives them more control of the needle.
It is all in what works for you and your hands.
A very fine needle is a must to achieve the invisable blind stitch.
#69
Originally Posted by JCquilts
Originally Posted by d.swindle
I have never used straw needles,but I will to finish the wuilt top I'm working on ,thanks for the tip
d. swindle
d. swindle
The straw needles are preferred by some as the length gives them more control of the needle.
It is all in what works for you and your hands.
A very fine needle is a must to achieve the invisable blind stitch.
#70
I use straw or long applique needles. I need the length for the arthritic hands. There is more to grip on them. I also use the thread heaven sometimes. I try to keep the thread shorter as well as it knots and shreds less. Remember that needles do dull so use new ones as it gets harder to push thru the fabrics esp. Batiks.
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