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Old 02-28-2009, 05:10 AM
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I love the varigated! I use it in the bobbin a lot...I also use the mono on the top..a lot. Go for it! I just did a quilt with Tut and it was fabulous!
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:30 AM
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Hi,

I use YLI or Sulky Blendables varigated thread, love them both!

Try using a varigated thread for a satin stitch when you applique....it really gives a neat look. Used it on several different appliqued projects, people think you change thread real often...LOL. It's rather fun.

I use varigated in the bobbin, too.

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Old 02-28-2009, 06:42 AM
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I love using variegated threads. They make the quilt come to life.
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:44 AM
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I use it quite a bit. I love the way it looks on quilts. I use it when I want the quilting to "pop". I usually use Sulky.
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Old 02-28-2009, 08:39 AM
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I use all the brands mentioned above and I use Maxi-Lock Swirls in my longarm.

As far as your bobbin thread, use whatever you want too. If I'm using a plain backing I will use a varigade thread in the bobbin to give some interest to the backing.

There is no steadfast rule, use whatever works for you and looks best.
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Old 02-28-2009, 09:07 AM
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I use YLI and Guterman.
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Old 02-28-2009, 09:21 AM
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I've like the color changes to be noticeable so if I use variegated thread I use the bright colors. I'm not going to buy expensive thread for machine quilting to have the colors blend and not be noticeable. :D
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Old 02-28-2009, 09:29 AM
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Thanks, everyone, for so much great information! I had never thought of using variegated in the bobbin too, or that I might want the thread to be brighter to show it off. I need to research some of these other brands of variegated thread too.

I am wondering about shininess in the thread now. King Tut is all cotton, which I normally like, but I am wondering if the polyester variegated threads have more shine and sparkle.
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Old 02-28-2009, 10:26 AM
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I am sticking by my King Tut. Just finished an 'It's a Girl" wall hanging and it turned out beautifully. hapytlk
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this was a very good article to read, thanks!
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