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Invisible thread (again - sorry)
I am still new at quilting and have not yet tried out any invisible threads.
There are so many different colors in the two I Spy quilts I'm making that I think this might be the best thread to use for machine quilting them. I bought a spool of Sulky polyester monofilament invisible thread. The only size available was "Fine .004". Is this size correct for machine quilting or is it too fine? Are there any tricks to using this thread for machine quilting? (lower tension, etc.?) I know this subject has been discussed a lot before but I was still a bit unsure about this. Thanks so much for any pointers. Bonnie (working on piecing the second I Spy - not yet quilted the first) -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 delete "removespam" to reply |
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Hullo Bonnie
This is the 'thickness' I use. I haven't tried the Sulky, but that is definitely a good make, so I'm sure it will be fine. Funnily enough, I have never had any problem (other than threading the needle and tying knots because you can hardly see the wretched stuff g), so I don't know of any special measures to be taken. Someone here will be sure to have all the info. on it, though. .. In article , muse9 writes I am still new at quilting and have not yet tried out any invisible threads. There are so many different colors in the two I Spy quilts I'm making that I think this might be the best thread to use for machine quilting them. I bought a spool of Sulky polyester monofilament invisible thread. The only size available was "Fine .004". Is this size correct for machine quilting or is it too fine? Are there any tricks to using this thread for machine quilting? (lower tension, etc.?) I know this subject has been discussed a lot before but I was still a bit unsure about this. Thanks so much for any pointers. Bonnie (working on piecing the second I Spy - not yet quilted the first) -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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We've talked about the quirks and joys of invisible thread mighty thoroughly
quite recently so you already have a good base for trying it. However - by all means do this. Make a sandwich of backing, the batting you plan to use and some of the fabric that is used in your top. The sandwich needs to be at least 12" square. Practice on your sandwich and see if you have any problems or tinkering to do. We're right here if you need us. All experts and very humble. Polly |
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I know this was discussed a lot recently and I've read over those posts but
I was unsure about the size of the thread because it seems so thin. Excellent suggestion to do a practice piece and I will do that. It helps me more than you know just knowing that all of you are here when I get stuck! Thanks Polly! Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Polly Esther" wrote in message hlink.net... We've talked about the quirks and joys of invisible thread mighty thoroughly quite recently so you already have a good base for trying it. However - by all means do this. Make a sandwich of backing, the batting you plan to use and some of the fabric that is used in your top. The sandwich needs to be at least 12" square. Practice on your sandwich and see if you have any problems or tinkering to do. We're right here if you need us. All experts and very humble. Polly |
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Thanks Patti!
-- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Patti" wrote in message ... Hullo Bonnie This is the 'thickness' I use. I haven't tried the Sulky, but that is definitely a good make, so I'm sure it will be fine. Funnily enough, I have never had any problem (other than threading the needle and tying knots because you can hardly see the wretched stuff g), so I don't know of any special measures to be taken. Someone here will be sure to have all the info. on it, though. |
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I'm not keen on using any monofiliment thread on quilts intended for
children!! Someone somewhere told me it is not safe in case they get it in their mouths!! Estelle "muse9" wrote in message ... I am still new at quilting and have not yet tried out any invisible threads. There are so many different colors in the two I Spy quilts I'm making that I think this might be the best thread to use for machine quilting them. I bought a spool of Sulky polyester monofilament invisible thread. The only size available was "Fine .004". Is this size correct for machine quilting or is it too fine? Are there any tricks to using this thread for machine quilting? (lower tension, etc.?) I know this subject has been discussed a lot before but I was still a bit unsure about this. Thanks so much for any pointers. Bonnie (working on piecing the second I Spy - not yet quilted the first) -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 delete "removespam" to reply |
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Ohhh - I've not heard this - is the thread chemically treated or something?
I have read about possible problems with getting tiny fingers caught but these quilts are not for babies and I hoped that would not be an issue. However I am concerned if there is a problem if it goes in their mouth - I don't think that would happen with my almost 3 year old DGS but you never know. Thanks for the warning - does anyone else know anything about this? Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Estelle Gallagher" wrote in message ... I'm not keen on using any monofiliment thread on quilts intended for children!! Someone somewhere told me it is not safe in case they get it in their mouths!! Estelle |
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Sulky is the brand that was recommended when I took a machine quilting
class. I have used it quite a bit with good results. I do lower the upper tension a bit. I use regular cotton sewing thread in the bobbin, usually to match the backing. You might also consider a variegated thread in colors that would blend with your fabrics. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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I just saw the thread lady on Fons and Porter yesterday. She's from
Sulky and she says they have a new 40 wt variegated thread that has shorter distances between color changes so it blends better, it looked very nice and I'm gonna try it. "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... Sulky is the brand that was recommended when I took a machine quilting class. I have used it quite a bit with good results. I do lower the upper tension a bit. I use regular cotton sewing thread in the bobbin, usually to match the backing. You might also consider a variegated thread in colors that |
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That sounds good too. You still get Fons and Porter? They took it off
here! : ( Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "theys" wrote in message news:qoLld.96230$R05.10228@attbi_s53... I just saw the thread lady on Fons and Porter yesterday. She's from Sulky and she says they have a new 40 wt variegated thread that has shorter distances between color changes so it blends better, it looked very nice and I'm gonna try it. "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... Sulky is the brand that was recommended when I took a machine quilting class. I have used it quite a bit with good results. I do lower the upper tension a bit. I use regular cotton sewing thread in the bobbin, usually to match the backing. You might also consider a variegated thread in colors that |
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