Q regarding variegated thread
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Q regarding variegated thread
Hi, I am brand new to quilting and have a question about variegated thread.
Do I use it in my bobbin as well?
Don't want to screw up my first project!
Thanks in advance,
Renate
Do I use it in my bobbin as well?
Don't want to screw up my first project!
Thanks in advance,
Renate
#2
Do you want to see the color changing on the bottom as well as the top? If you do then yes you should use the same thread. Some don't want their stitches seen so well, might take away from a design on the backing fabric, if that is case I would use thread that matches the back or a grey.
Personally, I like to see the color changes and to show off my stitches so I almost always match bobbin to top.
Whatever you put in the bobbin is what is going to be seen from the back. Does that make sense.
I am sure you quilt will be beautiful with whichever thread you choose
Personally, I like to see the color changes and to show off my stitches so I almost always match bobbin to top.
Whatever you put in the bobbin is what is going to be seen from the back. Does that make sense.
I am sure you quilt will be beautiful with whichever thread you choose
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Varigated thread can really add visual depth to the quilting. I typically use it in both bobbin and top , but some varigated thread is quite thick/heavy . Signature has a line of varigated that is a 20 weight( the thickest/heaviest i have seen) ... and I pair that up with a fine bobbin thread, and use a larger needle.
Be sure to to a bit of testing on a scrap quilt sandwich to make sure you are getting the results you want before you start on the quilt. Needle size , tensions, and bobbin thread all play into the quilting results.
Be sure to to a bit of testing on a scrap quilt sandwich to make sure you are getting the results you want before you start on the quilt. Needle size , tensions, and bobbin thread all play into the quilting results.
Last edited by Lori S; 08-11-2012 at 04:57 AM.
#5
Very interesting - I don't care much for varigated thread unless the quilt is predominately one color. It seems like all the darker shade ends up where lines converg and then my eye goes to that spot rather than the overall design. Just my opinion.
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It depends on how big the quilt is and how much thread it will take. I love the look of it on some quilts but if the thread is expensive I go with it on the top and a matching thread on the bottom. Make sure you do a sample sandwich to check your tension before going to your quilt.
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Varigated thread can really add visual depth to the quilting. I typically use it in both bobbin and top , but some varigated thread is quite thick/heavy . Signature has a line of varigated that is a 20 weight( the thickest/heaviest i have seen) ... and I pair that up with a fine bobbin thread, and use a larger needle.
Be sure to to a bit of testing on a scrap quilt sandwich to make sure you are getting the results you want before you start on the quilt. Needle size , tensions, and bobbin thread all play into the quilting results.
Be sure to to a bit of testing on a scrap quilt sandwich to make sure you are getting the results you want before you start on the quilt. Needle size , tensions, and bobbin thread all play into the quilting results.
#9
When I make my Quilts of Valor, I usually always use my red/white/blue varigated thread.....I think it all depends on the quilt pattern and the fabric used. Because this thread can sometimes be a little expensive, I always use a simple thread that matches my backing color so it kinda disappears....
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