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What thread and needle do you use when you hand applique?

Old 08-08-2010, 11:07 AM
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yes the silk is a thin thread--- you have to do that special knot at the eye so it does not slip on you ...try it and see if you like it .. really hides the stitch... I may try it again... but it will have to not be an old stock try the silk with the #10!! you will see a difference!!

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I use #8 betweens. and coats and clark hand quilting thread. I bought some #10 needles once but I can't get the thread through the eye of the needles. can someone tell me why I cant thread the #10s? I even tried to use one of those needle threaders, no luck.
If you are trying to thread a #10 with hand quilting thread; it is to thick for the tiny needle eye.
What stitch do you applique with using hand quilting thread? I do needle turn and don't want to see my stitches, ie: thin thread that sinks into the tiny seam.
I do a needle turn and I hide my stitches. I have never tried silk thread. Is it a thinner thread?
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Old 08-08-2010, 02:16 PM
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silk thread sort of melts into the fabric; yes is it thin.
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Old 08-08-2010, 07:16 PM
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I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the info. guess your never too old to learn something new.
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Old 08-08-2010, 08:06 PM
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I use DMC embroidery thread and a #11 between.
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Old 08-09-2010, 12:21 AM
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I also use the DMC Embroidery thread,I use four of the strands. I have quilts I did for my grandmother and the stitching is still holding up. My needles are generally just some good sharps.
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