invisible thread?
08-07-2010, 03:34 PM
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I would like to machine stitch around my pond pals and then big hand stitch
I would like to use a clear thread as I`ve already done blanket stitch. I know not to use ivisible on a baby quilt but is there anything else thats clear?
Anything new?
Thanks Gale
I would like to use a clear thread as I`ve already done blanket stitch. I know not to use ivisible on a baby quilt but is there anything else thats clear?
Anything new?
Thanks Gale
08-07-2010, 07:26 PM
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You could use a 100 wt silk in a sage or gray color. It should almost disappear. Many folks recommend it for needle turn applique. No reason you can't use it for quilting.
Why aren't you supposed to use invisible on a baby quilt? I must have been in quilter's jail the day the quilt police announced that law.
Why aren't you supposed to use invisible on a baby quilt? I must have been in quilter's jail the day the quilt police announced that law.
08-07-2010, 09:04 PM
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Nylon/clear thread doesn't break and a baby can wrap a stray thread around their finger and loose said finger. Same thing with tied quilts, the tie needs to be short enough not to wrap completely around fingers.
08-07-2010, 09:43 PM
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Superior threads have a great invisible thread its .004, but it is polyester,
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...y/description/
Also their Bottom Line in the colour "silver" is almost undetectable and I have used it alot for applique.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...y/description/
Also their Bottom Line in the colour "silver" is almost undetectable and I have used it alot for applique.
08-07-2010, 10:36 PM
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It would also look very cute with black thread blanket stitched around all your pals, definitely makes them stand out. Cute quilt, will look great no matter what you choose. Have fun with it, it's a fun quilt.
08-08-2010, 03:01 AM
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What I have is four spools of nylon (I was overly optimistic) but couldn't even thread the stuff on my machine. I have ordered the MonoPoly as recommended but am wondering if it will be better. Maybe it is just me. How do you see invisible thread to work with it? :) Any hints as to how to use it will be greatly appriciated...
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