old 'wives tale?'
#31
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I know that I would use the same machine for a top from start to finish but it sounds like she was saying you had todo it her way or you were wrong. The seas may be different on machines. As for bobbin thread, I did not even know there was such a thing and I have been sewing for 50 years.
#32
Originally Posted by michelehuston
This is going to sound like a silly question but since I don't know whether its someething I should listen to or not..Ok, well, when I first started quilting, I took a class and she taught log cabins (still love them by the way), sorry I digress. The two things this instructor said we had to do was always use the same sewing machine for each top and we were to use bobbin thread. Was this just her quirk or is there a logical reason for this?
#34
I agree about the ruler. I am one that no matter what I do my seams aren't perfect but if I use the same ruler and measure my 1/4" seam on each machine it doesn't matter what machine I use. The seams are the same mess on either machine lol..
#35
Originally Posted by Charleen DiSante
From this comment I found on line, I wouldn't want to use bobbin thread in my quilting: "Bobbin thread is a fine thread intended only for use in the bobbin during embroidery. It is not a strong thread, so don’t use it for regular sewing. This very fine thread reduces the build-up of thread under your embroidery, reducing bulk, and making your design."
It was at this URL: softer.http://www.meissnersewing.com/Meisne...ksJune2008.pdf
It was at this URL: softer.http://www.meissnersewing.com/Meisne...ksJune2008.pdf
#36
Bobbin thread and prewond bobbins are usually polyester like serger thread, tex 25, but are lots stronger than cotton.Some prewond bobbins are also cotton, but are usually size 60. so is Coats & Clark dual duty cotton that we have used for years on both top and bottom for clothing, quilts, mending, etc.
The only thing we have to watch when using poly is not to iron the thread as it will melt, so iron, press on the right side only.
Bottom weight is made for bobbins for embroidery and prewond bobbins. I would not use it for top quilting.
Phyllis 81 yrs in Oregon
The only thing we have to watch when using poly is not to iron the thread as it will melt, so iron, press on the right side only.
Bottom weight is made for bobbins for embroidery and prewond bobbins. I would not use it for top quilting.
Phyllis 81 yrs in Oregon
#40
I like to use the same machine for all my piecing. Latley I've been doing my piecing on my FeatherWeight. I am not real picky with my thread except for garments. It's interesting to read other opinions.
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