Originally Posted by
NJ Quilter
I think most folks use silk thread for applique. That might solve your problem? I have not taken the time to do much applique but a shop owner was giving a friend and me a quick lesson at one point and that was her suggestion. I did purchase some silk thread for when I was ready to get into applique and it truly is very fine and works well for the process.
Can silk thread be used for both hand and domestic machine applique? If using it in machine, what do you use for bobbin thread?