Old 07-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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[quote=PiecesinMn]Thanks for the link. Very interesting.[quote=Quiltgranny]
Originally Posted by PiecesinMn

My question, what is a good thread count for quilting? I don't know, but that's why there is the price/quality difference.
Originally Posted by Quiltgranny
Hi Everyone,


Here is one quote on the subject of fabric thread count:

http://ksulib.typepad.com/quilt/2008...-thread-c.html

Here's an excerpt from this page: (compliments of - The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide by Meg Cox)

"...Many fabric companies in the quilt market use cotton that is 60 by 60 or 68 by 68, meaning that many threads per inch going both ways crosswise and lengthwise. P&B often chooses cotton that measures 75 by 75...
Your very welcome. There's so much to learn...
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