Invisible thread (again - sorry)

Thanks Patti!

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"Patti" wrote in message
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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.

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

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"Polly Esther" wrote in message
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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

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


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"Estelle Gallagher" wrote in message
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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

This raises another question (I'm always full of them!) - can you use the
invisible thread in the bobbin as well? Is it better to use a different
thread in the bobbin? I always thought it was better to use the same weight
thread in top and bobbin but I am still learning. I have thought about the
beautiful varigated threads too!

Thanks Julia,
Bonnie

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"Julia in MN" wrote in message
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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
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That sounds good too. You still get Fons and Porter? They took it off
here! : (

Bonnie


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"theys" wrote in message
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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

I never would have thought of using silk in the bobbin. Do you ever use the
invisible in both?

Thanks,
Bonnie

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"Roberta Zollner" wrote in message
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Different machines = different tricks. With my Pfaff, the top tension has
to
be lowered for free-motion quilting. And the invisible seems to look a
little better if I use silk in the bobbin. This was serendipity -found a
great bargain on variegated silk thread at a quilt show and bought lots.
It
did not do well on top (although I didn't try it in a metallica needle),
but
it's just wonderful in the bobbin.
Make yourself a practice sandwich and do some doodling until you find what
works.
Roberta in D

"muse9" wrote in message
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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)


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: ) Just be thankful we are not making invisible quilts!

Bonnie

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"Teresa in Colorado" wrote in message
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This subject line is confusing!
I keep thinking "why post at all if the 'thread' is invisible?"
Sigh. I think I'm working too hard.
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Thank you Sandy! The size seemed so thin so I'm glad to hear that it is OK!
I will keep an eye on it for getting kinky - I appreciate the warning!

Bonnie

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"Sandy Foster" wrote in message
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Yup! That's the "right" size, and Sulky is supposed to be a good one,
though I haven't used it personally. I have used SewArt and YLI, though,
and they're also good. Since this monofilament stuff tends to get a bit
kinky after being on the spool for a while, be sure to keep your eye on
it as you quilt. Sometimes the kinks wind themselves around bits of your
machine and then tighten up and don't sew freely -- not nice. However,
this kind of thread is great for quilting where you don't want the
thread to be the main focus.
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When I took my machine quilting class, I was told NOT to use
monofilament thread on the bobbin, so I have always used regular sewing
thread. This was at the store where I bought my machine. They said that
it winds so tight on the bobbin that the bobbin may break or at least
will be difficult to get off the winding mechanism.

Julia in MN
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Instead of invisible thread, I use YLI bobbin thread. It is so fine,
it practically disappears into the quilt.

Linda
PATCHogue, NY