Quilting thread

Heather Thomas teaches you all about thread while providing helpful tips and techniques for working with thread. Learn the many types of thread available as well as the many brands and weights of thread. Understand the value of thread and add element to your quilts. Find out all you need to know about thread and how you can utilize thread when making your beautiful quilts.

When it comes to the best thread for quilting, how do you choose? There are a lot of decisions to make and factors to consider. There's also the issue of whether you are looking for thread for machine quilting or hand quilting. Many of these thread tips are helpful for any sort of sewing, so keep this handy for your non-quilting sewing projects, too! The best threading for quilting is generally a cotton or polyester-cotton blend. Avoid cheaper polyester threads as they are more likely to…

Want to give your quilting some added texture and depth? Try machine quilting with 12 wt. thread! It's not difficult, but there are 5 secrets you must know.

It’s Perfect When You Want Stitches to Blend or Even Disappear! Monofilament or invisible thread is a good choice for many quilting projects. For example, it’s often used for machine applique where you want the stitches to disappear. It’s also handy for machine quilting when it’s hard to choose a color, for example in quilts …

Machine embroidery thread comes in a variety of colors, weights and fiber content. The three most common machine embroidery threads used are rayon, polyester, and cotton. Sometimes wool and silk are used in embroidery projects as are specialty threads. There are different types of weights of embroidery thread. Heavyweight embroidery thread can be used to… This post is only available to members.

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In case someone comes along and is still interested in making the Embroidery 101: Stitch & Quilt Along or the Ruby market tote: Stitch & Quilt Along, I thought I’d post my choices for equivalent colors from DMC threads. This first set coordinates with the Just Wing It by Momo for Moda that was used...

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I've been working on some cat applique blocks for a kitty quilt that matches these puppies. I've been posting some of the blocks as I finish them - and I've been getting some questions about them. All of the blocks so far use fusible adhesive. It's so quick and easy and I LOVE using the

Ever wonder why the embroidery thread you're using frays, shreds, and breaks? Sometimes, switching needles will help! The chenille needle is a needle you need! Click through to find out what a chenille needle is, and why it's good to have some on hand!