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    Old 08-06-2019, 08:17 AM
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    Want to start quilting a baby quilt. I'm wondering if i can use sew fine 60 wt on both top and bottom. Should I use 40 wt or 50 wt with the sew fine. want to start asp.
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    Old 08-06-2019, 09:16 AM
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    ​I would use whatever works best in your machine.
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    Old 08-06-2019, 09:28 AM
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    Machine quilting? You can use it in the bottom but for a baby quilt that will probably get a lot of use and washing, I would use and 40 or 50 wt.
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    Old 08-06-2019, 01:10 PM
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    I think So fine is 50 W
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    Old 08-06-2019, 01:16 PM
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    I would start with a 40-50 wt. thread
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    Old 08-06-2019, 02:33 PM
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    You are probably finished quilting by now. Looks like you are good to go!

    Thread 101 for you.

    https://www.superiorthreads.com/quilting-threads
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    Old 08-08-2019, 01:52 AM
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    yes , you can use so fine for top & bottom .
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