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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'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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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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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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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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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. -- Teresa in Colorado http://home.comcast.net/~treesaquilts The Presser Foot in Longmont and Fort Collins, Colorado www.thepresserfoot.com - "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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Yes, Teresa. Definitely g
(Mind you, that did cross my mind too!) .. In article , Teresa in Colorado writes 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. -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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In article ,
"muse9" wrote: 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) 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. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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