wool applique by machine
#1
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.
#3
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Delaware
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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.
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Spencer, OH
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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.
If you don't want the stitches to show you can use a clear or matching thread and do a small zig zag.
#6
#7
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.
If you don't want the stitches to show you can use a clear or matching thread and do a small zig zag.
#9
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Location: northern minnesota
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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.
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.
Last edited by sewingpup; 06-27-2021 at 07:53 AM. Reason: additional info