meyert

ok I am working on a jean quilt. I took advice from many on the board here who suggested using a heavier weight thread to piece the jeans. I got 40 wt thread

now I am basiting. I am using batting eventhough it will add to the weight but I am afraid without the batting the seams in the jean will just wear out the flannel backing too quick

i am wondering about the quilting... I have the jean quilt top and the warm and white batting and the flannel for the back..... what thread should I use to quilt?

will the heavier thread "rip into" the flannel?

what do you guys use to quilt your jean quilts?

QuiltE

Why would you think the heavier thread would "rip into" the flannel?

Prism99

I'm thinking because the needle would have to be considerably bigger than usual, and a jeans needle "pierces" the fabric. However, I'm thinking if you are quilting slowly, it shouldn't matter. I would use whatever needle/thread combo seems to work. It would be a good idea to make a test sandwich to try out your needle and thread combo.

meyert

I have heard people say "that thread cut into my fabric" like the thread was stronger than the fabric or something.... plus I don't honestly understand all of the thread business

thank you for your replies.. makes me feel better.

Thats_It_I_Quilt

By the way, the only "dumb" questions are the ones that don't get asked...

QuiltE

IMHO that goes back to some of the "myth-conceptions" that are out there .... like the one that says, polyester "cuts" fabrics and should not be used.

Perhaps if you were stitching at a 1.0 stitch length, there might be concern, as just as it does when paper piecing, the paper will pull apart. However, you are not stitching at 1.0 for quilting.

Further, think of all the clothing that is made of flannelette and does not fall apart, because of the stitching.

Stitch on ... and enjoy making your quilt without so much fretting!
I am sure that it will be fine .....

MadQuilter

If you use a jeans needle and 40 weight, that should go through just fine.

sewnclog

Well when jeans are make they use a heavier thread and the jeans seem to last forever so I don't think a heavier thread would hurt things. Be sure to post a picture when you get it done.

Gay

I think if someone says the "thread cuts into the fabric" then the tensions are too tight.

illinois

I understand your concern about the difference in how flannel and denim will wear. Flannel is softer. I assume you are using recycled jeans which is softer than new denim? If you are concerned about the thread being stronger than the flannel, I think I would use thread consistent with the weight of the flannel, rather than the denim, and a stitch length that is not too short. If you are concerned about the piercing of the flannel, have you considered tying this?