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Baloonatic 10-20-2011 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I use the polyester embroidery thread to machine quilt with, too. (The rayon is prone to melt in the dryer, fade in the washer, become brittle, etc.)

Some people don't like poly thread for quilting, so you might want to keep that in mind.

For my own quilts, I figure that fifty years from now, if the seams and quilting lines are the last things left of any quilt that I make and all that's left of the rest of it are shreds and faded fibers, it won't make any the tiniest difference to anyone on earth. I pray to God that I won't care about it, either. ;)

Thank you for the info. How can I tell if it's rayon or poly? The label doesn't seem to indicate which it is?

Sadiemae 10-20-2011 09:02 AM

What does the label say? Is there a brand name? The rayon thread that I have is very shiny.

MoanaWahine 10-20-2011 09:10 AM

Here is a thought, if the thread looks good together, get some of the clear glass ornaments that can be found in craft stores and fill them up with pieces of the thread. Then you could decorate a tree for the Holidays with them. I have seen this done but used the ends of thread that are clipped off of when you sew a seam together.

twistedstitcher 10-20-2011 10:11 AM

I've used it for machine applique and machine quilting.

Zhillslady 10-20-2011 11:51 AM

I use isacord 40wt polyester which is sold for embroidery to do fmq on my Juki and in the bobbin. Never had a problem

vickig626 10-20-2011 11:54 AM

I've used it in a pinch for a specific color. And on simple quilting projects - not large quilts.

Basically, it's usually silk, rayon, or polyester and 60 wt so you should be able to use it on whatever.

I know one of the types can melt when ironed but can't remember which one so keep that in mind.

I could be way off base but that's my thought.

Quilter7x 10-20-2011 11:56 AM

You shouldn't use it for regular sewing. It's usually a silky type of thread that if it breaks, lots of stitches can come out.

It works beautifully with machine applique. Gives the item you're satin stitching around that little extra pizazz.

ckcowl 10-20-2011 12:33 PM

do a tug test and see if it 's strong enough- if it does not break when you hold a piece between your two hands and give it a tug you can use it to piece- to do hand work- to quilt with- for what ever you want-
if it does break it's probably not strong enough for basic sewing- donate it to a school art department, scout troop, 4-H'rs...kids are very creative with things like that.

weezie 10-20-2011 05:28 PM

I plan to use some of my polyester embroidery thread for hand applique. It is very strong, whereas my rayon ME thread breaks easily when I pull on it. I have 260 colors of the polyester, plenty for any applique I want to do.

Bevsie 10-20-2011 06:25 PM

Hi,

I do machine embroidery, but I also use my emb. thread when I applique. It works great for blanket stitch and satin stitch, looks thicker and has a slight gloss to it.

Bev


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