Which Glow-in-the-dark thread?
#3
I used it on a non-pieced solid quilt top about 20 years ago so my experience probably wouldn't have much meaning to you..
I quilted by hand and the whole center used that thread. (krenick) It was hard to work with and anything over 12" would shred. I like to do unexpected things in quilts but that was pointless .
I'd had to put the quilt by a window, and then I could only see the glow if I picked it up and closed myself in a dark room without windows. The glow didn't last more than 5 minutes or so.
I look forward to hearing other's experience!
I quilted by hand and the whole center used that thread. (krenick) It was hard to work with and anything over 12" would shred. I like to do unexpected things in quilts but that was pointless .
I'd had to put the quilt by a window, and then I could only see the glow if I picked it up and closed myself in a dark room without windows. The glow didn't last more than 5 minutes or so.
I look forward to hearing other's experience!
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Coats and Clark GITD is my go to. I stopped working on a quilt one evening, then later went into the kitchen (sewing area). It was dark, and before I turned on the light I noticed that I could see the GITD thread spool, and the thread going through the thread guides, tension, etc on my machine! Also, the stars were glowing on the quilt I was working on. That was just from the afternoon/evening light as I was working on the quilt. I bought mine at J's with coupon.
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I've used Marthon in embroidery projects in the past, with good success. Sewed well, no breakage, but it was for Halloween treat bags which were not laundered. I was just reading an article about a newer product from Superior (Nitelight Extraglow) that's supposed to glow longer & brighter, but no practical experience with it.
#6
Have you checked out Superior's glow in the dark threads. I have yet to use them, but they look good. Here is the webpage:https://www.superiorthreads.com/glow...e-dark-thread/. I like their other threads.
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I have used the original glow-in-the-dark thread by Superior and while it was OK to use, I didn't think it glowed that much in the dark. I want the effect on a new quilt I am making, so I wondered if I should try a different brand or try Superior's new version. I generally like Superior threads (and needles). I was hoping people had some experience to share.
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I have used Coats and Clarks and Superior and they both performed the same, I couldn't tell any difference in them. They are hard to work with, must be a coating or how the thread is made. The thread kept breaking while I sewed so I slowed down and that seemed to solve the problem.
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