Putting the boot in! And a thread question

Julia,
Have you tried the 50 wt? I have several spools of it and am
wondering if I'd like the 100 wt better.
And, by the way, Kate, I can not see any reason why either
one could not be used in your sewing machine since one site
that I saw not too long ago recommended that either wt be used
with a 75/11 embroidery machine needle. I don't think I'd use the
100 wt for embroidery though but for regular sewing of fine
garments, as you make, I sure would.
JMVHO
Marlys in Indiana

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I have been using the YLI 100 weight for hand applique. It has worked
very well for that. I've never tried it in the machine.

Julia in MN
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Marlys in Indiana wrote:
Have you tried the 50 wt? I have several spools of it and am
wondering if I'd like the 100 wt better.
I have only used the YLI 100 weight for hand applique; I have not used
the 50 wt. I really like the 100 wt. It seems to just melt into the
fabric. I have only used one color - tan - and it seems to work for just
about any color of fabric. The only problem I have had is with the
thread slipping out of the needle. That problem was easily solved by
making a loop with the first few inches of thread, threading the loop
through the needle, and then putting the needle through the loop and
pulling it tight to make a tiny slip not at the end of the needle.
Because the thread is so fine, the knot is small and doesn't interfere
with getting the threaded needle through the fabric. I was a bit
concerned about the thread fraying and breaking at the eye of the
needle, but I haven't had any problem with that at all.

Julia in MN

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Marlys in Indiana wrote:

Julia,
Have you tried the 50 wt? I have several spools of it and am
wondering if I'd like the 100 wt better.
And, by the way, Kate, I can not see any reason why either
one could not be used in your sewing machine since one site
that I saw not too long ago recommended that either wt be used
with a 75/11 embroidery machine needle. I don't think I'd use the
100 wt for embroidery though but for regular sewing of fine
garments, as you make, I sure would.
JMVHO
Marlys in Indiana

I think the stuff I have is 50 weight... There's a 50 on the reel just
above where it says 100m. It's about as fine as Mettler machine
embroidery thread, smoother, and at least as strong as Gutterman - as
far as I can judge by the amount of 'tug' needed to break it! So far it
has made perfect seams.
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Julia
When I hand sew I use Thread Heaven conditioner so I haven't had this
problem with the thread slipping out of the needle. Have you tried it?
Cheryl

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The only problem I have had is with the
thread slipping out of the needle. That problem was easily solved by
making a loop with the first few inches of thread, threading the loop
through the needle, and then putting the needle through the loop and
pulling it tight to make a tiny slip not at the end of the needle. Because
the thread is so fine, the knot is small and doesn't interfere with
getting the threaded needle through the fabric.

Julia in MN

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Cheryl wrote:
Julia
When I hand sew I use Thread Heaven conditioner so I haven't had this
problem with the thread slipping out of the needle. Have you tried it?
I've used it for quilting but not for applique. Might have to give it a try.

Julia in MN

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The 100 weight silk thread does beautiful, fine machine quilting. Diane
Gaudynski uses it and has her name associated with the YLI (I believe)
brand. Use a 60 or 65 size needle in the sewing machine.

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Marlys in Indiana wrote:
Have you tried the 50 wt? I have several spools of it and am
wondering if I'd like the 100 wt better.
I have only used the YLI 100 weight for hand applique; I have not used the
50 wt. I really like the 100 wt. It seems to just melt into the fabric. I
have only used one color - tan - and it seems to work for just about any
color of fabric. The only problem I have had is with the thread slipping
out of the needle. That problem was easily solved by making a loop with
the first few inches of thread, threading the loop through the needle, and
then putting the needle through the loop and pulling it tight to make a
tiny slip not at the end of the needle. Because the thread is so fine, the
knot is small and doesn't interfere with getting the threaded needle
through the fabric. I was a bit concerned about the thread fraying and
breaking at the eye of the needle, but I haven't had any problem with that
at all.

Julia in MN

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Julia...where did you find the YLI 100 ?...It sounds like it would be great
to applique without buying dozens of new thread.
I've never seen it offered before . tia...Mary



I have only used the YLI 100 weight for hand applique; I have not used
the 50 wt. I really like the 100 wt. It seems to just melt into the
fabric. I have only used one color - tan - and it seems to work for just
about any color of fabric.

I wanted silk thread for applique, so I went to my sewing machine dealer
because they carry lots of thread. I found the YLI and bought the color
I wanted without paying attention to the weight. I never checked the
weight until this discussion started; I was just looking for silk thread

Julia in MN
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Mary
I just ordered a tube with 5 different colors of the 100 wt YLI from a
place called Quilt Stars. http://www.quiltstar.com/ Costs $15 and $5
shipping. They claim that the tube of colors should cover all colors
for applique. They are all neutral colors. Also Redrock Threads sells
the individual spools of the 100wt YLI for $4.75/spool.
(NAYY to either one, just Googled for silk thread.)
Can't wait to get mine to use it. I'm using the 50 wt to hand stitch
bindings on quilted items and love working with the silk thread. If the
100wt sinks into the thread as most people say, I should be floating
above the clouds stitching up a storm. VBG
Marlys in Indiana

"MB" wrote in message
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Julia...where did you find the YLI 100 ?...It sounds like it would be
great
to applique without buying dozens of new thread.
I've never seen it offered before . tia...Mary



I have only used the YLI 100 weight for hand applique; I have not used
the 50 wt. I really like the 100 wt. It seems to just melt into the
fabric. I have only used one color - tan - and it seems to work for just
about any color of fabric.

Thanks, Marlys !!.....I happened to be at a site about an hour ago looking
for indigo fabric and came across
the YLI 100....and saw that it was silk !...I did see Diane Gaudinski on
Simply Quilts and
do remember that she mentioned she quilted with it and her work was lovely .
Actually I just
remembered that I have some silk thread but
have never used it...guess it is about time !!! I'd forgotten all about it
until this thread on thread!!!
I remember paying just under $5 a spool too.
Thanks again.....Mary


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Mary
I just ordered a tube with 5 different colors of the 100 wt YLI from a
place called Quilt Stars. http://www.quiltstar.com/ Costs $15 and $5
shipping. They claim that the tube of colors should cover all colors
for applique. They are all neutral colors. Also Redrock Threads sells
the individual spools of the 100wt YLI for $4.75/spool.
(NAYY to either one, just Googled for silk thread.)
Can't wait to get mine to use it. I'm using the 50 wt to hand stitch
bindings on quilted items and love working with the silk thread. If the
100wt sinks into the thread as most people say, I should be floating
above the clouds stitching up a storm. VBG
Marlys in Indiana

"MB" wrote in message
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Julia...where did you find the YLI 100 ?...It sounds like it would be
great
to applique without buying dozens of new thread.
I've never seen it offered before . tia...Mary



I have only used the YLI 100 weight for hand applique; I have not
used
the 50 wt. I really like the 100 wt. It seems to just melt into the
fabric. I have only used one color - tan - and it seems to work for
just
about any color of fabric.