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I realize that we are no where near finishing the quilt but I was looking at the quilting on the quilt. I realize that the quilt was more than likely done on a longarm and was probably quilted with invisible thread. My question is if we do not wish to have the quilt done by a longarm machine, what thread would you recommend, especially when there is so many different colors in the quilt.Lotti, Kuessnacht - SwitzerlandTags: None
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Cheryl, I did quilt mine on my own long-arm, but did not use invisible thread. I used Superior's Masterpiece Cotton thread in a color that was similar to the khaki color in my quilt. If you don't want the quilting thread to show, you can use Superior's MonoPoly (a clear polyester) , or Maderia's Monolon or YLI monofiliment, which are both nylon products. I've used all of these products and like them all in both my domestic machine and Handi-Quilter.
You can click twice on the photos for a closer view!
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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I, obviously, am not to the quilting stage yet, but I have definitely been thinking about it. I'm a threadaholic along with being a fabricholic, so am planning on using many threads in the quilting. For the background quilting around the appliques, I'll use a matching thread so that the quilting itself recedes. I already did the main quilting in the setting squares for the center block because I decided to use trapunto and was following Patsy Thompson's advice of adding the trapunto while piecing rather than waiting until the entire quilt is pieced. I'll echo quilt this quilting and do some background quilting using a thread matching the fabric. In other places I'll use contrasting threads, some maybe solid and some maybe variegated. I'll be a potpourri for sure! It will be as fun as the piecing!
Oh yeah, the quilting will be done on my domestic.
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According to Bob Purcell (Superior Threads) that is not true.
http://www.superiorthreads.com/educa...dition-or-myth
Lots more thread information here:
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/
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Year is ending and we are coming closer to quilting this BOM. And I am a bit unsure of my self on that. So, I have made some decisions: I will use my home sewing machine for quilting. And do some free motion quilting. I've done free motion quilting on smaller projects, but not in this big, and that worries me little.
Now as I look my work, I realize some areas look too bright and other areas kind of dull. I have used the fabrics I've had and they are not playing symphony together so to speak. Could I tune misbehaving areas by choosing right colour thread?
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
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Satu, you definitely can change the look of your quilt with thread, even some thread painting, but you also want to be careful that you don't make everything blend together.
Maybe you can use some of your scrap fabrics to try out thread colors to see what works best to achieve the look you want.
Here is a photo of "Sugar and Spice" by Renae Haddadin. This quilt is one solid piece of black fabric on one side, and a solid piece of white on the other. The entire design is done with thread:
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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Thank you for you answer, "Sugar and Spice" look amazing! It is good to make samples on the quilt this big. There are two areas I am not so happy, so I will experiment on left overs of those fabric. I am almost done on piecing, so excited to start quilting! :lol:
Originally posted by MargoSatu, you definitely can change the look of your quilt with thread, even some thread painting, but you also want to be careful that you don't make everything blend together.
Maybe you can use some of your scrap fabrics to try out thread colors to see what works best to achieve the look you want.
Here is a photo of "Sugar and Spice" by Renae Haddadin. This quilt is one solid piece of black fabric on one side, and a solid piece of white on the other. The entire design is done with thread:
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !
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I believe invisible thread is still NOT recommended for baby quilts. If the thread were to unravel a bit, it can twist around a baby's toe or finger and not be noticed. The issue is the 'invisbility' not that it might be polyester or nylon, altho nylon would not be a good choice because it's kind of harsh, for lack of a better word. A regular poly or cotton thread would be fine for baby quilts.
And did you know that there is flame resistant batting now?? That's all I use for baby quilts... it won't burn or melt, like cotton or poly battings. It's called Dream Angel and made by Quilter's Dream Batting. Costs a bit more, but well worth it!!
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Here is information on how to post photos on the Forum. If you have trouble it is usually because the images are too large....
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Please use this TOPIC to share your progress with Laurel Ridge.
There is a STICKY TOPIC that explains how to... -
Please use this TOPIC to ask questions about Month 1. Month 1 will be released December 29 when the show featuring Lynn...
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Very good info. i just watched a video for this and will buy a Wing Clipper 2 tomorrow to test. Looks like it works in a...
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Flying geese ruler - Deb Tucker’s Wing Clipper II ruler has 1 1/4” X 2 1/2” size neede for BOM.
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Yes, the top side you will be able to trim with that ruler. The other 3 sides you will use a square. I will demo on the...
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Good morning from Montana Barbara, I have the flying geese 1 1/2 x 3. Do you think I would be able to trim from that to...
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A great way to start this upcoming new year and new quilt project is to start a small group to meet regularly, in person...
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It is an EQ project file so only those with Electric Quilt software could open it. I don’t have the file, just the image....
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Hi -- is there any way to upload the entire quilt diagram to EQ8 for coloring? This would sure be helpful!
Thanks... -
My additions are all at least 10 years old. I used the floral border fabric as a guide to select a few darker fabrics that...
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Hi Barbara...I would like to add fabrics as you did to the spring kit. Would you mind sharing which fabrics you added?...
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