Hand-Quilting Thread (which to buy?)
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Hand-Quilting Thread (which to buy?)
I am hand-quilting a lap quilt for the first time, and I have an Aurifil 40wt thread that seems a bit too thin. It is only 2ply and I guess I need 40wt/3ply. (I've been online today reading about quilting threads.)
So I'm running out to JoAnn's to buy some thread. I thought I'd pick up some Gutermann hand-quilting thread.
Just wanted to ask before I left if you all had any suggestions on hand-quilting thread to buy.
Thx!
So I'm running out to JoAnn's to buy some thread. I thought I'd pick up some Gutermann hand-quilting thread.
Just wanted to ask before I left if you all had any suggestions on hand-quilting thread to buy.
Thx!
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I actually prefer a heavier thread for hand quilting. If I am going to go through all the effort and time to hand quilt I want it to show. I really enjoyed using Valdani 35wt cotton hand quilting thread but you definitely won't find that at JoAnn's. It has been so long since I have been to a JoAnn's I don't even know what they carry. Do you have a quilt shop in your area? You may be peasantly surprised to find what they offer there for hand quilting thread and needles.
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Hi Neighbor! I have used YLI or Coats and Clark, although some don't like C&C I know many people that are happy w/it. I would like to try some others just to see how they compare. One problem I had w/the YLI is that because it is thicker I often had trouble getting it through the eye of my needle ( I use Roxanne size 9 or 10).
Be curious what you decide to use.
Be curious what you decide to use.
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THANKS EVERYONE!
I don't have a LQS nearby, so JoAnn's (or online) is my only option.
I did go to JoAnn's and pick up the Gutermann's hand-quilting thread.
It was buy one and get one free, so I got two.
I don't have a LQS nearby, so JoAnn's (or online) is my only option.
I did go to JoAnn's and pick up the Gutermann's hand-quilting thread.
It was buy one and get one free, so I got two.
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