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Julia and Kate
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 "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Julia and Kate
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. -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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. -- Kathyl remove "nospam" before mchsi http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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. |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 ... 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. |
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Silk thread ( Julia and Kate)
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 $5 a spool too. Thanks again.....Mary "Marlys in Indiana" wrote in message news:yKv4f.439292$x96.274786@attbi_s72... 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 ... 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. |
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