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Old 10-18-2013, 03:41 PM
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I have used nylon invisible thread for charity quilts to hospice or childrens homes. I read of the polyester and wanted to give it a try. Had trouble with it tangleing in the machine and breaking. I like the look it looks
and it goes a long way. What am I doing wrong or is it not worth it? I do not use it on baby quilts only for older children or adults.
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Old 10-18-2013, 04:19 PM
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I much prefer poly monofilament thread to nylon. It's more flexible and wears better. I put mine in a coffee cup behind the machine rather than on the spool. Have you tried that?
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I also like MonoPoly by Superior threads, so much easier to use,
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Old 10-18-2013, 05:23 PM
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Most children's charities ask the invisible thread not be used on the children's quilts. Be sure before donating. I like Superior invisible thread. It's the best I've used.
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Superior Monopoly is a polyester thread. Use a thread net if it is not playing nice!
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Old 10-18-2013, 05:35 PM
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You might need to adjust the thread tension when using clear thread.
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Old 10-18-2013, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo View Post
Most children's charities ask the invisible thread not be used on the children's quilts. Be sure before donating. I like Superior invisible thread. It's the best I've used.
I second this. Also, someone referenced tension - you might find that you need to loosen the thread tension when you're working with monofilament or other invisible thread.
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Old 10-18-2013, 06:33 PM
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I have used Sulky poly invisible thread, but as it is on small spools, I have trouble with it tangling coming off my vertical spool pin. I'd read somewhere, probably here ;-) to put it in a jar instead of on the spindle and that works like a charm! It just bops around in there turning whichever way it's happy to and doesn't tangle up!
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I ditto the MonoPoly votes. On my long arm site, alot of the quilters like Invisifil. They say altho it comes in colors, the thread kind of picks up the color around it, making it blend in. I have not tried it yet, but will pick up a few colors next show.

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I have used the invisible thread mainly for machine applique, but my machine won't accept both the top thread and the bobbin being the invisible thread. I use a regular thread in the bobbin! The first time I used it, it worked pretty good, but I'm 10 years older and a lot less patient that I use to be! LOL

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