Going to try hand quilting
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I am so sick of SITD. I made up a block for my next quilt and decided the it was too dark so I thought I would sandwich it and try hand quilting it.
My only question right now is what type of thread to use. Keep in mind, I only have a Walmart to shop at til I either get in town or order on line. Maybe just use my quilting thread for practice since this is only a 12" block and won't really do anything with it? TIA, Karen
My only question right now is what type of thread to use. Keep in mind, I only have a Walmart to shop at til I either get in town or order on line. Maybe just use my quilting thread for practice since this is only a 12" block and won't really do anything with it? TIA, Karen
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If your Walmart has cotton fabric for quilting they should have quilting thread. Quilting thread is a little stiffer, because of the coating, I ususal use coats and clarks cotton coated polyester. I have tried the 100% cotton gutterman for quilting and for me not crazy about it.
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Originally Posted by k3n
I use the same uncoated cotton quilting thread as I use for machine quilting and run each length (about 18" at a time) through a little block of wax. Works fine! :-D
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Originally Posted by k3n
I use the same uncoated cotton quilting thread as I use for machine quilting and run each length (about 18" at a time) through a little block of wax. Works fine! :-D
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Originally Posted by cizzors
I am so sick of SITD. I made up a block for my next quilt and decided the it was too dark so I thought I would sandwich it and try hand quilting it.
My only question right now is what type of thread to use. Keep in mind, I only have a Walmart to shop at til I either get in town or order on line. Maybe just use my quilting thread for practice since this is only a 12" block and won't really do anything with it? TIA, Karen
My only question right now is what type of thread to use. Keep in mind, I only have a Walmart to shop at til I either get in town or order on line. Maybe just use my quilting thread for practice since this is only a 12" block and won't really do anything with it? TIA, Karen
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I don't mind paying more for hand piecing/quilting thread as it takes less than half as much as it takes for machine stitching. When I started piecing and quilting on the machine I was astonished at how much thread it takes.
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Like yourself, I'm having a break from the machine and doing some hand stitching and then will be hand quilting.
There is 'hand' quilting cotton that is slightly thicker, but I've found that machine quilting cotton is just as good for hand quilting.
Hope you enjoy sitting and relaxing whilst you quilt.
Just an added thought... thread a few needles before you start sewing. Once I was 'on a roll' and trundling along those seams, it's better/easier to have a needle at the ready to carry on with. :-)
There is 'hand' quilting cotton that is slightly thicker, but I've found that machine quilting cotton is just as good for hand quilting.
Hope you enjoy sitting and relaxing whilst you quilt.
Just an added thought... thread a few needles before you start sewing. Once I was 'on a roll' and trundling along those seams, it's better/easier to have a needle at the ready to carry on with. :-)
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