dungeonquilts

Ladies teach me your knowledge on size of needle & what kind of thread to use on quilts. Bought a new Ellure Plus yesterday and it has a #14 needle and she wanted me to purchase her thread "wow" is that expensive at LQS. Give me your input on this. I understand from reading on here that I can what ever thread I want "embroidery has a shine" but can use regular especially when just doing a practice piece.

craftybear

I created a thread about thread, you might like to read

http://quiltbug.com/Articles/thread-theory.htm

amma

Embroidery thread needs a bigger eyed needle. I buy topstitch needles a lot for embroidery, or they also sell embroidery needles too.

I keep different sizes around too, I use bigger ones for denim/tear away than tshirt/tear away :wink:

I buy in bulk when I find a good sale :D:D:D

craftybear

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-49932-1.htm#1173149