What thread do you use for machine applique
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I have searched the board here and found lots of info on machine applique but very little about the thread to use. One member said to use fine applique thread> I went to LQS and Joanns and neither have anything called applique thread. Just cotton, silk, embrodiery thread and all purpose. Also, how do you tell the threads weight/ Thanks in advance for your help.
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Depending on the look that I am going for, determines my thread choice. If it's an old fashioned looking quilt, I use black, white, or cream cotton.
I love to use the rayon embroidery thread on the top, and a matching polyester cotton in the bobbin, on the girls "cute" quilts.
I love to use the rayon embroidery thread on the top, and a matching polyester cotton in the bobbin, on the girls "cute" quilts.
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I use regular Connecting Threads thread because I want my applique stitches to be seen. If you want less visible then try the embroidery or poly thread. I'm sure you'll get more ideas to think about. :)
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Originally Posted by GagaSmith
I have searched the board here and found lots of info on machine applique but very little about the thread to use. One member said to use fine applique thread> I went to LQS and Joanns and neither have anything called applique thread. Just cotton, silk, embrodiery thread and all purpose. Also, how do you tell the threads weight/ Thanks in advance for your help.
You might want to do a practice piece and try a few different threads.
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