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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?
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?
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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.
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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 ![Smile](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/smile.png)
thank you for your replies.. makes me feel better.
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thank you for your replies.. makes me feel better.
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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 .....
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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?
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