-
I have only machine QUILTED a few small projects but I always run out of thread.
HOW MUCH THREAD SHOULD I BUY FOR A 120 X 120 QUEEN SIZE QUILT WITH MODERATELY DENSE QUILTING?
ALL THE SAME COLOR
All over quilting on a domestic machine.
Plan to buy BOTTOM LINE for he bobbin.
I just want a good ball park amount so maybe I will not run out in the future. ( I will probably buy extra) I have no idea on where to start. I just do not want to run out this time.
Lady Rags
.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
-
Superior Threads has a reference chart for that. I used that to figure how much thread for my last big quilt. It recommended 3 spools of my choice of thread. I used part of one!! :shock:
So I guess moderate - light - dense... it is all relative. :wink:
At least that is a good starting point and .... I'd rather be safe! I'm too far away from quilt shops and do a lot of shopping online.
JoyceJules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+). -
I have the latest copy of The Quilt Life and Alex and Ricky talk about that very subject...all about threads. The answer is for a queen size it will take 600-1,600 yards and for a king it will take 700-2,000 yards...all depending on how dense the quilting. I find I always am afraid of running out and buy too much. I'll bet your quilt will be a beauty.
Nancy in NCJules~
@julesquilts on IG
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
BERNINA 790 Pro, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, 3 FW, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines (25+).Comment
-
Buy a cone of thread. Economical in the long run and you will never run out of thread, quilting or piecing. I bought a thread stand and have it sitting behind my machine...... Wouldn't have it any other way!
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...tand/products/
Barbara
Comment
-
I would also buy a cone of thread, Anna! Use the thread stand, because the cones are manufactured so that the thread feeds off the top of the cone like it does on long-arm machines.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
-
I once quilted a simple 2 inch crosshatch over the entire surface of a 80"x 90" quilt. I just made it with inches left on a 500 yard spool. I used the same thread front and back.
This is my point of reference based on my personal experience. I now always buy more. :wink:
Jolene
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
What's Going On
There are currently 814 users online. 209 members and 605 guests.
Most users ever online was 89,239 at 06:38 PM on 06-08-2025.
Working...
Comment