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Having the right tool for the job is always important. Look in here for information about quilting notions that really help finish those projects.
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Quiltaddict1
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Post by Quiltaddict1 » Mon May 07, 2007 11:31 am

I need to know which thread do you use for hand and machine quilting. The only thread I find here (in Canary Islands - Spain) is Guttermann.

Thanks a lot

Inma
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quilterbee
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Re: THREAD

Post by quilterbee » Mon May 07, 2007 1:25 pm

Handquilting thread has a wax finish on it. Machine quilting thread doesn't, 30 wt. and 40 wt. is great for MQ. Just make sure to use a size 90 topstitching needle with the thick threads. Canary Islands? Sounds wonderful! Amie
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Susie
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Re: THREAD

Post by Susie » Mon May 07, 2007 1:35 pm

I am a new hand-quilter but have been told by another very experienced hand-quilter that the only thread she will use for this purpose is the Guttermann thread that is specifically for hand-quilting. That is what I am using and I love it.
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Peaches
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Re: THREAD

Post by Peaches » Mon May 07, 2007 2:45 pm

I'm a Guttermann fan too. If I can't find had quilting thread, I'll run lengths of machine
quilting thread through beeswax. It really does stitch up without making "bird nests".
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Quiltaddict1
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Re: THREAD

Post by Quiltaddict1 » Tue May 08, 2007 11:58 am


Thank you very much for your answers.

Kisses

Inma
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qltsbme
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Re: THREAD

Post by qltsbme » Wed May 09, 2007 5:39 pm

I am a Guttermann fan, as well.

Nancy
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Holon
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Re: THREAD

Post by Holon » Fri May 11, 2007 5:12 pm

I'm not a hand quilter but I do hand sew my binding and I have found that nylon thred wiped with thred conditioner works great!
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zfatcat
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Re: THREAD

Post by zfatcat » Sat May 12, 2007 10:44 am

Guttermann is good for hand quilting. Also catalogs and online off thread that says for hand quilting. It's usually a heavier thread.
Lori 8-)
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naniyosie
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Re: THREAD

Post by naniyosie » Sat May 12, 2007 1:30 pm

I, personally, do not like Gutterman thread. It always breaks on me. I use YLI.
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Holon
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Re: THREAD

Post by Holon » Sat May 12, 2007 5:27 pm

I agree about the YLI I LOVE it and I never use anything else. The YLI select is the best IMO. It NEVER breaks!
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