Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Candace
50 wt. is a heavier and stronger thread than 60 wt. And it's the reason I use it for piecing. 60 wt. would be better suited for finer stitching like heirloom or in the bobbin for embroidery.
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Candace
50 wt. is a heavier and stronger thread than 60 wt. And it's the reason I use it for piecing. 60 wt. would be better suited for finer stitching like heirloom or in the bobbin for embroidery.
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Jacquie, have you gone to:
http://www.superiorthreads.com I'm sure your probably have but Bob gives the school of Threadology seminars all over the US and you can go to his links/lessons on understanding thread and what needles/thread on his website and learn what works best for whatever you decide to create. His lessons have never failed me. Hope this helps. |
Originally Posted by quiltmaker
Jacquie, have you gone to:
http://www.superiorthreads.com I'm sure your probably have but Bob gives the school of Threadology seminars all over the US and you can go to his links/lessons on understanding thread and what needles/thread on his website and learn what works best for whatever you decide to create. His lessons have never failed me. Hope this helps. |
I use 50 wt for piecing, either Aurifil (fav!) or Masterpiece. Superior Threads chart and seminar teaches that cotton is best got piecing since poly *can* melt under high heat and of course, one presses pieced units and blocks. But then...whatever works for you.
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Of the two, I like the 50 wt compared to the 60 wt. I just prefer a little heavier thread... But, it is your choice. Whatever gets the results you want, then go for it!!!
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I only use cotton!
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