Gold and White Fabric Bowl Question

Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme. I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better metallic?
Another color?

tia,
joan
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actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits,
they become character. Watch your character it becomes your destiny.

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How about a rayon thread? Shinier than cotton but easier to use (and less
expensive) than metallic. Maybe a slightly heavier weight than you usually use too.
My fabric bowls' edges looked less skimpy and fuller/richer when I switched to a
heavier thread. Haven't tried rayon myself yet but may for the next go 'round.
--
Anne in CA
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Joan8904 wrote:

Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme. I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better metallic?
Another color?

tia,
joan
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words they become
actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits,
they become character. Watch your character it becomes your destiny.

joan o'reilly
live strong
http://www.rockthevote.com/





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I did one in similar colours/fabrics that even had metallic threads in the
fabric and used a normal cotton/poly thread in "as gold as I could find". It
looked great actually.
just my 2cents,
allyson

"Joan8904" wrote in message
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Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme.
I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to
use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin
stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance
of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better
metallic?
Another color?

tia,
joan
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words they become
actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits,
they become character. Watch your character it becomes your destiny.

joan o'reilly
live strong
http://www.rockthevote.com/

Joan, Just use a regular thread in a golden color, as
Allyson mentioned. You could do some stippling with metallic
thread; then, maybe add a bit of top stitching to the upper
edge. PAT

Joan8904 wrote:
Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme. I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better metallic?
Another color?

I use rayon on fabric bowls. It glides through the needle like a dream,
and makes a nice sheen on the bowl edges. Comes in lots of golds,
silvers, and other colors. Nancycog in MD (Who is ready to make some
bowls for gifts on return from Houston )

I use the Rayon thread too. I bought the large spools and only use this for
the bowls and boxes. They look great and sew effortlessly.

JMHO, Linda

How about one of the variegated threads - they're gorgeous - and I'm sure
there's a white/gold mix available. Just a thought.

Sharon (N.B.)
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"Joan8904" wrote in message
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Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme.
I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to
use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin
stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance
of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better
metallic?
Another color?

tia,
joan
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words they become
actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits,
they become character. Watch your character it becomes your destiny.

joan o'reilly
live strong
http://www.rockthevote.com/

See if your machine will let you double up: try a regular cotton plus a
rayon (or even a metallic) threaded together. Don't be too cheap with your
cotton thread -look for a nice shiny long staple mercerized.
I have not tried this with cotton, but metallic and rayon worked just fine
in my Pfaff threaded with invisible.
Roberta in D

"Joan8904" wrote in message
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Just got a request for two fabric bowls in a white/gold color scheme.
I've
already got the fabric (fancy that!) but am puzzled as to what thread to
use.
There is no way on this planet that I'd be able to do that much satin
stitching
with the metallic sliver thread that I've got and maintain any semblance
of
sanity.

Anyone have any suggestions for thread for this project? A better
metallic?
Another color?

tia,
joan
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words they become
actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits,
they become character. Watch your character it becomes your destiny.

joan o'reilly
live strong
http://www.rockthevote.com/