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Thank you Julia - I didn't know that! I guess I should take some quilting
classes sometime. I appreciate your help! Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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I have seen bobbin thread and wondered what the difference was - thanks for
enlightening me! Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "ALZ" wrote in message ... Instead of invisible thread, I use YLI bobbin thread. It is so fine, it practically disappears into the quilt. Linda PATCHogue, NY |
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Oh, I don't know ... sometimes!
.. In article , muse9 writes : ) Just be thankful we are not making invisible quilts! Bonnie -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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Always marching to a different drummer. I have with no problem at all using
invisible thread in the bobbin. If you give it a try, do remember to be very patient and wind it on the bobbin s-l-o-w-l-y. Going fast apparently puts too much tension on the wound thread, . . . or something. The great thing about it is the bobbin will hold just miles and miles of it and you can FM forever. Almost. Polly |
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Winding the bobbin slower than usual helps. Winding slower keeps this thread
from stretching so much. -- Ginger who *occasionally* uses monofilament thread on the bobbin "Julia in MN" wrote in message ... 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/ |
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If I counted all those quilts I've made in my head then I would have quite a
few "invisible" quilts! : ) Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Patti" wrote in message ... Oh, I don't know ... sometimes! . In article , muse9 writes : ) Just be thankful we are not making invisible quilts! Bonnie -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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I use YLI in the bobbin, and also in the needle and bobbin, and have
very good results. If you have problems with knots or pulling, try putting the spool in a large cup behind the SM. Nancycog in MD |
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It's a nuisance to wind it on bobbins. Also, it costs a lot more than plain
sewing cotton, at least over here! If you like the look, you can adjust the tension so that the bobbin thread just barely peeps through on the top. Combined with invisible thread, this sort of almost looks like a little hand quilting stitch. The back of course will not look hand quilted. Roberta in D "muse9" wrote in message ... I never would have thought of using silk in the bobbin. Do you ever use the invisible in both? Thanks, Bonnie -- http://community.webshots.com/user/bonnied9 "Roberta Zollner" wrote in message ... 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 ... 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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You can use invisible in the bobbin, but it is a pain. If you wind a
bobbin with the invisible thread, wind slowly and do not fill the bobbin more than about half way. I usually use regular thread in the bobbin. Do test your stitch to make sure the balance is correct. BTW, I have never heard anything about the thread and getting it in ;your mouth. And most of it breaks just as easily as cotton thread. Have fun. Pati, in Phx muse9 wrote: 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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