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pml03246 06-09-2016 01:13 AM

? about using crochet thread
 
I got about 30 balls of crochet thread and always wonder.
can you hand quilt using it?
has anyone here tried ?
if so how did it turn out?

bjchad 06-09-2016 02:38 AM

I think it would be too heavy for regular quilting but perfect for "big stitch" quilting. Just my take, I haven't done a lot of hand quilting.
It's great for knitting socks for 18 inch dolls.

ube quilting 06-09-2016 02:50 AM

You can create anything you want and this heavier thread would be a standout in a quilt. There is no reason you couldn't use it. I would consider how busy the quilt is and how the crochet thread would show. It could be a very nice effect.
peace

ManiacQuilter2 06-09-2016 03:37 AM

I agree, use it for a big stitch.

pml03246 06-09-2016 03:44 AM

Thank you. I think I will dig it out and try a small stample

GingerK 06-09-2016 03:45 AM

My mom used it of tying quilts.

Charleen DiSante 06-09-2016 04:18 AM

There are different thicknesses of crochet thread so make sure you use the same size. You might try a sample sandwich. It would be interesting to see. It may be harder to pull through the sandwich so I would definitely use shorter pieces to avoid shredding.

KalamaQuilts 06-09-2016 04:37 AM

I've used it for Big Stitch in wall quilts occasionally. The only difficulty I encountered was how to begin and end each thread invisibility. And finding a needle with a big enough eye, yet a sharp point.

Onebyone 06-09-2016 04:39 AM

Crochet thread is round so the stitch will set higher on the quilt surface.

Gay 06-09-2016 04:46 AM

Try using it in the bobbin, then turn the sandwich over and stitch on the back. You will need to undo the screw on the bobbin tension a bit, ( I keep a casing with no tension screw in it especially for this purpose)


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