Two Strands of Thread or One?
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Two Strands of Thread or One?
I am epp a hexie quilt and I was talking to another quilter and she asked if I was using two strands of thread to connect my hexies. I'm not. I'm only using one and doing the ladder stitch. Am I going to have issues down the road with the hexies coming apart once it's quilted?
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I use one strand. I do the overcast rather than the ladder stitch, however, I think the ladder stitch looks neater. Don't think the stitches would show as they sometimes do with overcasr. Don't think you would have a problem using one strand. like mentioned above, the quilting will reinforce your stitching.
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I would use one strand of strong thread such as Coats -button craft dual duty (Walmart) or Gutermans hand quilting thread. I would also do the lock stitch to prevent the thread from coming out of the eye. The lock stitch is when you thread the needle and then pierce the short thread end 2-3 times with the needle and then slide it down the needle. I think there is a YouTube video?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkZ33TC5k_Y
Silamide is thin tailoring thread. Threads magazine promotes the use of it for most all handsewing.
Silamide is thin tailoring thread. Threads magazine promotes the use of it for most all handsewing.
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I used only one thread (Coats Dual Duty) but used a VERY tiny overcast stitch. It doesn't show through but it also is extremely difficult to rip out without destroying the material. It's not coming apart ever. If I were to do it again, I would try to make the stitches farther apart.
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I've been working on one and using one strand in an overcast stitch. Sometimes it's hard to keep the tension just right so I'm not pulling too tightly. I never thought to use two strands and a ladder stitch. What would happen if I switched mid-way?
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