VARIGATED THREAD
07-08-2011, 08:39 AM
#51
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KyKat, We have variegated Hand Quilting thread called Treasure. http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...e/description/ This is our coated extra-long staple cotton thread which has been specifically designed for Hand Quilters. The glaze coating adds the necessary strength for the tugging and pulling that hand quilting requires.
Cool! Never heard of it. Thanks for the info.
Originally Posted by KyKat
Originally Posted by newquilter10
Can you do hand quilting with these threads?
07-08-2011, 09:23 AM
#52
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I have two online shops I get my threads from:
http://www.threadart.com
They have both cotton and poly varigated (they may have it in rayon, but that would be for embroidery only). Great prices
I also use:
http://www.metroemb.com
Their poly threads are perfect for quilting.
http://www.threadart.com
They have both cotton and poly varigated (they may have it in rayon, but that would be for embroidery only). Great prices
I also use:
http://www.metroemb.com
Their poly threads are perfect for quilting.
Originally Posted by Sandee
Where do you buy your varigated thread & is it cotton, a blend or something else???
07-08-2011, 09:54 AM
#53
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i get mine from http://www.baysidequilting.com i've been using vivaldi, 100% cotton. i like the heavy look on top.
but in leah day's blog about free motion quilting she said she's switching over to non-cotton to eliminate the lint. i think you should read that article. i'll try to find it for you.
back again:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...ead-story.html
but in leah day's blog about free motion quilting she said she's switching over to non-cotton to eliminate the lint. i think you should read that article. i'll try to find it for you.
back again:
http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.c...ead-story.html
07-08-2011, 11:03 AM
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Love these also
We have 132 colors of Variegated Egyptian-grown extra-long staple Cotton (called King Tut). They are precision dyed with a 1-inch color change interval. http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...t/description/ :) Most of our threads are available in a Variegated color scheme be it Cotton, Polyester, or Silk.
Originally Posted by SuperiorThreads
Originally Posted by 19angel52
Poly or rayon - depending on what catches my eye....
I don't believe I've ever seen a cotton varigated....so if anyone has, please post! I've gotten the majority of my varigated @ Joanns...on sale or with coupon. Have to watch those pennies!
I don't believe I've ever seen a cotton varigated....so if anyone has, please post! I've gotten the majority of my varigated @ Joanns...on sale or with coupon. Have to watch those pennies!
07-08-2011, 11:17 AM
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I use valdani threads. They are hand dyed and I love the colours that they have. http://www.valdani.com/
07-08-2011, 11:45 AM
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I buy my thread form Superior Thread (on-line). Love their thread and never a problem. I also like their site. They give clear directions on how to use their thread (like what thread to use with what needle). I keep a folder and print out their info.
07-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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The Brothers Rep at classes I've taken says that polyester thread is his favorite for embroidery - not rayon. It's shiny like rayon, has virtually no lint (the big problem with cotton) and comes in a wonderful variety of colors. For that reason, I've become a BIG fan of Superior's Rainbow variegated thread. I LOVE Superior's Bottom Line bobbins, too. I stock up on both Rainbow and bobbins at quilt shows where Superior usually has great prices! Otherwise, I order from their web site.
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