What type of thread do you use to FMQ?
10-06-2011, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I read a horror story once where a lady used a cone type serger thread to piece her quilt and when she ironed it, the whole thing fell apart. Aparently the thread was Nylon. Since then I have stayed clear of all things serger.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
10-06-2011, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Opinions are like ... quilts. Everyones is different.
Different threads have different qualities and will suit varied needs as well as machines and fabric.
The best advice I can offer is to make a sample sandwich of the same material and check out the different thread to see how it performs as well as how it looks. It is not uncommon to use diferent colors, weights, and types of thread on the same quilt.
EXPERIMENT .. On samples!!!!
Different threads have different qualities and will suit varied needs as well as machines and fabric.
The best advice I can offer is to make a sample sandwich of the same material and check out the different thread to see how it performs as well as how it looks. It is not uncommon to use diferent colors, weights, and types of thread on the same quilt.
EXPERIMENT .. On samples!!!!
10-06-2011, 06:40 AM
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You can use anything that looks good on your quilt. It depends on how much you want it to show. If you don't want it to show, but sink into the fabric, go with a 50 or 60 wt. thread. If you want it to show more, go with a heavier one. I have used all the different kinds that everyone has been talking about. I even have used serger thread, with no problems. Even after the quilt is done.
I prefer to use one thread in the top and Bottom Line in the bobbin. I have even used Bottom Line in both the top and bobbin.
If you are just starting out, I would say to start with a finer thread and then move on to others.
Like someone else said, try different threads on a couple of quilt sandwiches. Mark on them what they are. When you see something you like - go for it.
Good luck! Oh, one more thing, be sure to practice on the sandwiches first, before you do your quilt. Relax and enjoy the learning process.
I prefer to use one thread in the top and Bottom Line in the bobbin. I have even used Bottom Line in both the top and bobbin.
If you are just starting out, I would say to start with a finer thread and then move on to others.
Like someone else said, try different threads on a couple of quilt sandwiches. Mark on them what they are. When you see something you like - go for it.
Good luck! Oh, one more thing, be sure to practice on the sandwiches first, before you do your quilt. Relax and enjoy the learning process.
10-06-2011, 07:06 AM
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There was a string a few weeks ago about fmq with the feet up. I read many quilters did that. I tried it yesterday and like it. I do feel it helps keep the stitches more consistent. I like Superior Thread so King Tut is my most used for quilting. I am using Aurafil for the first time because it was the perfect color. I like it too.
Originally Posted by saragasch
I found with my Viking that it likes certain threads better than others. It does better with Isacord and Kingtut than others. I also do something that is supposedly a big no, no. I have to fmq with my feed dogs in the up position. It just does better.
10-06-2011, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I read a horror story once where a lady used a cone type serger thread to piece her quilt and when she ironed it, the whole thing fell apart. Aparently the thread was Nylon. Since then I have stayed clear of all things serger.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
10-06-2011, 07:57 AM
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I think it is up to you and the results you want. I have quilted with cotton, poly, rayon, invisible monofilament, metallic. I've used different weight also depending on the results I wanted. I learned with cotton and then branched out.
10-06-2011, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by quilting in my60s
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I read a horror story once where a lady used a cone type serger thread to piece her quilt and when she ironed it, the whole thing fell apart. Aparently the thread was Nylon. Since then I have stayed clear of all things serger.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
I often use the same weight cotton thread for piecing and for quilting. Most of mine is from Connecting Threads. But I also use Star thread - the variegated (from Coats and Clark) with great results, and I have assorted others.
You know you can get just as crazy about buying thread as you can fabric - whod'a thunk it.
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