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    Old 07-08-2011, 07:10 PM
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    Originally Posted by SuperiorThreads
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    The Brothers Rep at classes I've taken says that polyester thread is his favorite for embroidery - not rayon. It's shiny like rayon, has virtually no lint (the big problem with cotton) and comes in a wonderful variety of colors. For that reason, I've become a BIG fan of Superior's Rainbow variegated thread. I LOVE Superior's Bottom Line bobbins, too. I stock up on both Rainbow and bobbins at quilt shows where Superior usually has great prices! Otherwise, I order from their web site.
    Rayon is the classic embroidery thread. The downside to rayon is that most Rayon is not colorfast, so you must be careful when washing any projects with rayon thread due to the potential color bleed. Trilobal polyester is colorfast and has the sheen of rayon. Here's a page on Fibers which we highlight Rayon & Polyester. http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...tics-of-thread
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    Old 07-08-2011, 08:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by SuperiorThreads
    We have 132 colors of Variegated Egyptian-grown extra-long staple Cotton (called King Tut). They are precision dyed with a 1-inch color change interval. http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...t/description/ :) Most of our threads are available in a Variegated color scheme be it Cotton, Polyester, or Silk.
    so, on an all cotton quilt, such as the ones that most of us do, what would be your recommendation? when i bought my LA, the owner recommended King Tut with Bottom Line. the Leah Day blog said use the same top and bottom.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by 19angel52
    Poly or rayon - depending on what catches my eye....
    I don't believe I've ever seen a cotton varigated....so if anyone has, please post! I've gotten the majority of my varigated @ Joanns...on sale or with coupon. Have to watch those pennies!
    YLI Machine Quilting variegated thread is what I use. It is 110% Egyptian long staple cotton. Get mine usually from an LQS in Wichita when I'm there for work. Hancocks of Paducah also carries it.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:11 PM
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    I get mine from Joanns. I think it's a blend. It's been a while, but I like the depth of color the store keeps.
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    Old 07-09-2011, 07:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by chris_quilts
    Originally Posted by 19angel52
    Poly or rayon - depending on what catches my eye....
    I don't believe I've ever seen a cotton varigated....so if anyone has, please post! I've gotten the majority of my varigated @ Joanns...on sale or with coupon. Have to watch those pennies!
    YLI Machine Quilting variegated thread is what I use. It is 110% Egyptian long staple cotton. Get mine usually from an LQS in Wichita when I'm there for work. Hancocks of Paducah also carries it.
    110%?
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    Old 07-09-2011, 11:05 AM
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    go to this website.http://marathonthread.com/
    I like their embr. thread and they have a lot of quilting thread.
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    Old 07-09-2011, 12:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sandee
    Where do you buy your varigated thread & is it cotton, a blend or something else???
    JoAnn's, Hancocks, and LQS
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    Old 07-09-2011, 05:04 PM
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    Originally Posted by butterflywing
    Originally Posted by chris_quilts
    Originally Posted by 19angel52
    Poly or rayon - depending on what catches my eye....
    I don't believe I've ever seen a cotton varigated....so if anyone has, please post! I've gotten the majority of my varigated @ Joanns...on sale or with coupon. Have to watch those pennies!
    YLI Machine Quilting variegated thread is what I use. It is 110% Egyptian long staple cotton. Get mine usually from an LQS in Wichita when I'm there for work. Hancocks of Paducah also carries it.
    110%?
    It's extra special thread. Seriously, only 100% Egyptian cotton. :)
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    Old 07-09-2011, 05:23 PM
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    ROFLMBO!!! :lol: :lol:

    i thought you really believed that. AND i wish it was that easy to get rid of a butt.
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    Old 07-09-2011, 05:25 PM
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    Got mine from Joanns. Love using it.
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