FMQ on French Braid Table Runner
09-02-2012, 07:39 AM
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Very nice indeed! Nice even stitches too - well done.
Question ... what thread weight did you use? Looks fairly heavy ... 30 wt perhaps? And what weight did you use in the bobbin?
I love the look of a heavier weight on the top, but I prefer the look of a lighter weight on the back. I've been struggling with thread/needle/tension combinations to get the look I want with a *correct* even tension.
Question ... what thread weight did you use? Looks fairly heavy ... 30 wt perhaps? And what weight did you use in the bobbin?
I love the look of a heavier weight on the top, but I prefer the look of a lighter weight on the back. I've been struggling with thread/needle/tension combinations to get the look I want with a *correct* even tension.
09-02-2012, 07:54 AM
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Very nice indeed! Nice even stitches too - well done.
Question ... what thread weight did you use? Looks fairly heavy ... 30 wt perhaps? And what weight did you use in the bobbin?
I love the look of a heavier weight on the top, but I prefer the look of a lighter weight on the back. I've been struggling with thread/needle/tension combinations to get the look I want with a *correct* even tension.
Question ... what thread weight did you use? Looks fairly heavy ... 30 wt perhaps? And what weight did you use in the bobbin?
I love the look of a heavier weight on the top, but I prefer the look of a lighter weight on the back. I've been struggling with thread/needle/tension combinations to get the look I want with a *correct* even tension.
The only time I have used different thread in the bottom than in the top is when I quilt with metallic thread. Then I use a fine bottom thread that matches the background or a clear poly thread so it doesn't show at all.
I have done a little bit of quilting with 30 wt. thread because I like the look also, and used it in both top and bottom, early on when I was just learning to FMQ. That was an expensive way to go and think that if when I use it again I'll probably go with a lighter bobbin thread.
I have had bad luck with some other "bargain" embroidery threads, but ThreadDelight seems OK on my machines.
I am very much looking forward to trying out the new Magnifico poly thread from Superior Threads that is coming out this month. I expect it will be top quality for sure and will post about it after I try it out.
Hope that answers some of your questions.
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