How much thread does it take?
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I just finished the sailboat quilt top for my grandson. Because of my beginner miscalcultions it is smaller than I anticipated. I was going for a twin size but it measures about 54x76 which I figure is about 10 inches shy on all sides to be a twin. The picture below is pretty fuzzy. I am considering attempting my first try at free motion quilting. I want to use the Sulky Blendables in the Primary Colors 500 yd spool for the top and probably a plain white in the bobbin.
FINALLY the question: How much of the Sulky thread should it take using the blendables on the top only?
FINALLY the question: How much of the Sulky thread should it take using the blendables on the top only?
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I have no idea. I do FMQ almost always, I never worry about how much I will need. Do the center using the sulky and use regular thread to match the border fabrics, if you are afraid you may run out.
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Thanks Patti. I hate to sound overly frugal but Sulky isn't exactly cheap and I didn't want to buy ten 500 yd spools of thread at $6 a piece and have 8 leftover. I guess I could return them but that's such a hassle. I also didn't want to be in the middle and have to go get 20 more.
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You can add another border or two to make up the measurements...maybe a thinner border in the white of the sails and another bigger one in the yellow from the sashing, or maybe one of the boat colours...? Just a thought.
Anyhow, I have no idea about the thread, but that is a super cute quilt!
Anyhow, I have no idea about the thread, but that is a super cute quilt!
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This is a very cute quilt.
Now on to the how much thread question....
I do a lot of quilts in this size range and it typically takes me 1 -2 spools of King Tut (500 yards / #40/3), but I almost always use the same thread in the top and bottom. In addition, most of the quilting is free motion that is 1-2 inches a part.
In your case I would go with 2 spools to be on the safe side and to allow for practice and design changes.
Now on to the how much thread question....
I do a lot of quilts in this size range and it typically takes me 1 -2 spools of King Tut (500 yards / #40/3), but I almost always use the same thread in the top and bottom. In addition, most of the quilting is free motion that is 1-2 inches a part.
In your case I would go with 2 spools to be on the safe side and to allow for practice and design changes.
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