earthwalker

This is what I use - very easy colour matching and haven't had any dye runs.

k3n

At a quilt show here in the UK recently, I discovered Wonderfil threads, a Canadian company, that has just started to distribute here. I bought a sample pack to try and am very impressed. They do Invisifil which is a gassed poly 100 wt - I've tried it as bobbin fill and for machine applique and it's great. Up until now I've been a Superior Threads girl but I may just change allegiance... they have all kinds of wonderful decorative threads too, in mouth watering colours - check them out, I'm sure they're available in the US... http://www.wonderfilonline.com/

Mkotch

Are you using a straw needle when you applique? I find I do a better job with a very fine needle, regardless of type of thread.

MTS

Huh. They are. Never heard of them before. Really, really nice selection.
I've got this massive machine applique project in front of me and I keep putting it off.
When you used the Invisafil in the bobbin, what were you using on top? A heavier weight cotton?

Did you match the bobbin color to the top color or use a neutral?
Although I see there isn't a huge color selection for that particular thread.

Thanks for the information.

farmer623

I use YLI 100 wt thread in neutral colors. I use a sort of khaki color for most things, white on white fabric, and off white for everything else. I've been using Thread Heaven and haven't had trouble with it fraying or making knots since then. It's a little hard to get used to since sewing with it is like sewing with a strand of hair, but after the quilt is washed, the stitches are totally invisible. I've found it a little hard to find around here and I've asked the local quilt shop multiple times to stock it, but they won't. The other day I found a website that has big spools of it, roserushbrooke.com, and I was pleased with their service. Connecting Threads also has it.

sidmona

Superior Kimono Silk thread - works beautifully.

MTS

Wow, great site! And I didn't now about the mini-cones. If it's good enough for Diane Guadynski, I'll certainly give it a shot.
Thanks for the information. :thumbup:

Traditional

I use mettler 60wt.cotton thread for hand emb.variety of colors available.
I have tried Sulky silk thread don't care for it.

steelecg

YLI silk is wonderful, but you do need to knot at the needle or it will slip out easily. I use a neutral and it doesn't show. Also, be sure to use very small stitches. Good luck

QuiltMom2

YLI silk: I just like working with it!