Hi All, I am making my first applique quilt (I usually piece) and have chosen the QIAD Sunbonnet Sue pattern. I am now at the point where it's time to machine applique around the Sues. My questions are: What type of thread to you all use for this? Cotton, rayon, something else? The fabrics are yellows, oranges, and greens, so I'd like to stick with those colors of thread, rather than monofilament. Also, what type of stitch do you use? Zigzag, blanket, or something else?
Thanks for your help!
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Machine Applique advice
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Suzquilts
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Re: Machine Applique advice
Carrie,
If you go to this link, she talks about what stitch to use, thread, etc. I actually learned something as well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFEuiPlOIWw
Susan
If you go to this link, she talks about what stitch to use, thread, etc. I actually learned something as well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFEuiPlOIWw
Susan
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auntjana
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Re: Machine Applique advice
I have used cotton and rayon threads for blanket stitching on my appliques. I do a lot embroidery so I have many colors to choose from - just watch that you use an embroidery needle when using the rayon thread.