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12-13-2012, 03:30 PM
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12-14-2012, 04:35 AM
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The smaller the thread number...the thicker the thread......thus the BIGGER needle (higher number) you need in your machine.
It took me years to learn that also. I just learned that most 50wt threads have three strands of thread, but some of the newer 50 wt have two strands of thread.
I took a class at the Manchester, NH quilt show and learned SO MUCH I never knew about threads....and needles. It has made my sewing life so much easier.
It took me years to learn that also. I just learned that most 50wt threads have three strands of thread, but some of the newer 50 wt have two strands of thread.
I took a class at the Manchester, NH quilt show and learned SO MUCH I never knew about threads....and needles. It has made my sewing life so much easier.
12-14-2012, 06:43 AM
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12-14-2012, 06:47 AM
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Try at your LQS. I took a class at one near me for beginners when I started quilting and she gave us all kinds of information like this on needles, thread, etc. She gave us booklets and charts on a lot of it and others she printed up the info herself and gave it to us. Very useful info, especially when starting and so hard to keep it all straight.
12-14-2012, 07:22 AM
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