wool applique by machine
I recently saw a beautiful wool applique quilt all done by machine. What thread weight do you all use when you do the wool applique by machine? I did some internet searching and found people using anywhere from a 12wt clear down to a 40wt. There are some new wool blend threads out there too - does any have an opinion on those? Thanks so much! I was at KCRQF last weekend and the wool applique sucked me in. I don't know what I was thinking.
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I have used Aurfil 12 or 28 weight cotton thread. I ;usually do blanket stitch by machine on my wool applique. I haven't done a large quilt but have done some of those "penny rug" types.
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I enjoy the handwork of wool applique, so I'm not sure I would ever use the machine for this work. Since I often use 50 & 40 weight thread for hand applique using wools and it doesn't show, I would think it would be similar if using the machine. Sewingpup, I would love to see one of your projects. Perhaps, it would convince me machine applique my wools. Oh and can I ask what size needle you use when using 12 or 28 weight? Thanks.
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It depends on the look you want....if you want the stitches to show you can use ordinary thread and a buttonhole stitch - there is one on my machine that goes over the stitches twice so they are more pronounced.
If you don't want the stitches to show you can use a clear or matching thread and do a small zig zag. |
I did wool appliques years ago on a jacket. I just used Sulky invisible thread and and a zig zag stitch. It worked great
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Originally Posted by sewingpup
(Post 8492959)
I have used Aurfil 12 or 28 weight cotton thread. I ;usually do blanket stitch by machine on my wool applique. I haven't done a large quilt but have done some of those "penny rug" types.
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Originally Posted by Sewgood
(Post 8493024)
It depends on the look you want....if you want the stitches to show you can use ordinary thread and a buttonhole stitch - there is one on my machine that goes over the stitches twice so they are more pronounced.
If you don't want the stitches to show you can use a clear or matching thread and do a small zig zag. |
I'm interested in this topic. I have lots of wool blanket scraps that I want to use for appliqued pillows. Thanks for bringing this up.
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It has been a while since I have done the wool applique using aurfil thread so I went to their website and copied this chart.
12wt: 100/16 or 90/14 Topstitch needle, 4.5 Longarm needle 28 wt: 90/14 Topstitch, Quilting or Denim needle, 4.5 longarm needle 28wt: 90/14 Topstitch, Quilting or Denim needle, 4.0 Longarm needle 40wt: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal or Denim needle, 4.5 Longarm needle 50wt: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal or Denim needle, 4.0 Longarm needle 80wt: 70/10 or 80/12 Microtex/Sharp or Embroidery Wool: 90/14 Topstitch needle, use the largest longarm needle possible Polyester: 80/12 Microtex/Sharp, Universal or Denim Needle, 3.5 or 4.0 longarm needle Monofilament: 80/12 or 70/10 Topstitching or Microtex/Sharp needle Lena, I am trying to figure out how to get a photo off my phone, and into my computer so I can post a photo. Aughhhh... am not all the computer suave. I once just cut and pasted a photo here but I was sort of scolded. |
Thanks Sewingpup for the needle info. I feel your pain about the photo problem. I'm not computer savvy either:-) is it easier if I pm you my email address? I really would love to see a pic of your work.
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