metallic thread recommendations
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metallic thread recommendations
I want to quilt this in metallic thread. Am thinking silver, gold or blue. Any brand names that you can think of that would be best? I have a brother dreamweaver ..
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I have just finished a quilt using only metallic. I got it at thread arts and it come in many colors. I also have the dreamweaver and used it in bottom and top. Play around with it. I am by no means an experienced quilter but have had good luck with this one. I found that in some cases brought the tension down to 1.8.
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I recently did a project using a gold metallic thread from Superior on the top and a regular black on the bottom. I was doing free-hand free-motion on a Bernina with a large throat. It was easy to work with, didn't have any breakage issues. Feels nice and smooth when you rub your hands over it, I'd call it suitable for a baby quilt even but I don't know how well the thread will hold up long term. Pretty sure it was this one:
https://www.superiorthreads.com/meta...gold-mini-cone
https://www.superiorthreads.com/meta...gold-mini-cone
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Here is the brand our LQS recommends. I have a few colors and the numbers match up. It is a larger cone so comes off the spool easily using a thread stand.
https://www.allbrands.com/products/5...embroidery-thr
Another pretty thread to consider is WonderFil Hologram. It is a small spool. I've experienced a little breakage using it sometimes which could be the needle type/size.
BTW: Floriani has metallic thread too. I haven't used it though.
https://www.allbrands.com/products/5...embroidery-thr
Another pretty thread to consider is WonderFil Hologram. It is a small spool. I've experienced a little breakage using it sometimes which could be the needle type/size.
BTW: Floriani has metallic thread too. I haven't used it though.
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