I use Sharon's method as well and there is only one thread I will use.
Water soluble. I can quilt right over it and when I'm done quilting it washes out. And yes it holds the quilt together. Even a heavy flannel quilt. |
I used the smallest size of pearl cotton I could get at JoAnn's. I have also used size 20 crochet thread. Both are grippy enough to work with her method. I also bought large doll making needles at JoAnn's and they work really well with the bigger size of thread.
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Trying to find not mercerized thread
Originally Posted by MsPatty
(Post 6747536)
I can tell the difference when I use a rough thread ( not mercerized). It doesn't slide around in the quilt sandwich and will hold the quilt more firmly.
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I use the DMC tatting thread with the herringbone stitch, and it works beautifully.
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Size of thread?
Originally Posted by joe'smom
(Post 8483157)
I use the DMC tatting thread with the herringbone stitch, and it works beautifully.
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I used to use serger threads to thread baste my quilts but I no longer thread baste. I took the leap to basting with Elmer's washable School glue it has made my quilting experience so much nicer. What I say to people is do what ever fits your quilting style and needs.
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What about using water soluble thread? I have used it to machine baste quilts to get the pins out of the way for my design. I can’t do hand work - my arthritis is too painful.
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Originally Posted by N3wbee
(Post 8483162)
Thank you for responding so quickly! One more question... what size thread should I use for sandwiching? I was thinking about using a 10 or a 20, but is that too large? I do not want to leave holes in the quilt.
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
(Post 6747730)
I use Sharon's method as well and there is only one thread I will use.
Water soluble. I can quilt right over it and when I'm done quilting it washes out. And yes it holds the quilt together. Even a heavy flannel quilt. |
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