kathdavis

Great trick! But I am confused at why one would use it while we are sewing. Is it just to tack something down until it is quilted?

patchsamkim

I have used it...also for doing trapunto quilting by machine. If you live in a humid area, be sure to store it in a plastic bag when not in use so the moisture doesn't affect it.

asmmauer

You guys are so funny I'll have to sew something up for my DH when we go to Panama City Beach LOL. Wash Away Thread is used for basting or holding extra batting in place for Trapunto then you do your design with regular thread and because you do not want thread to look bulky it will wash away.Thanks ladies for all the great tips I will be sure to keep marked and stored properly

katier825

I use it all the time. After I spray baste, I use the water soluble thread and baste a couple of rows in each direction to help hold it together. I don't have a dedicated sewing area, so my quilts get a lot of handling between the time I spray baste and when I finish the quilt. I've made quite a few quilts and am still on my 2nd spool. It goes a long way.

I don't do trapunto, so I can't comment on using it for that application.

asmmauer

Do you guys know where to find the best price for these spools of thread are a lot of places do not carry it.

katier825

Red Rock Threads is usually where I buy mine. I've used both brands and they both work well. For the smaller spools, the Vanish Lite is a better deal. Here's a link:

http://www.redrockthreads.com/misc-t...ble-thread.asp

katier825

I forgot to add that Red Rock Threads has comparable prices and very reasonable shipping. I don't think I've ever spent more than $2 for shipping a few spool of whatever I've bought. I think they charge actual shipping. It was fast too, just a few days.

asmmauer

Thank you for the info I had found it at another place and had to have $20.00 minimum order and didn't want to order that many spools of thread.

MadQuilter

Yes, I use it to do the basic outline of the trapunto to help secure the layers. The wash-away must be in the top AND the bobbin. ADVICE: Mark the bobbin with a big "W" so you will NEVER mistake this bobbin with any regular thread.

Once you have the layers and the outline, you add the next layer of batting and backing and use regular thread to quilt the trapunto design in detail.

Kas

I have only done one machine trapunto project and that was for a class. She had us use regular thread in the bobbin. The bobbin thread becomes trapped in the layers when you sandwich with the regular batting. I don't know if she did that to save on the soluble thread or if she had problems using it in the bobbin before, and so suggested not using it in the bobbin. So you can do it both ways.