Threads - which do you prefer?

[Deborah W.]

I haven't used Valdani thread extensively but I have used it to hand and machine quilt and really liked it for both. They have beautiful variegated colours.

[Deborah W.]

I have never seen this thread.

[Catherine S.]

I have never heard of Valdani thread, but I googled it and there are numerous shops in the US that carry it. The closest one to me is about 2 hours away. I will try to get some and try it.

[Lotti D.]

Ive been Issing valdani for a couple of years, mainly for Hand quilting and embellishing. So far only the variegated cottons. Next time im in the LQS that Carrier it, Iwane to try out the Pearl sils, they Look yummy!

[Norma H.]

I have a few of the Valdani variegated, but always considered them hand sewing threads. They have wonderful colors

[Hannelore N.]

Keith, email me your address through my profile and I'll pop a Valdani thread in the post for you. That way you don't have to leave the bench and take the risk that somebody else will take you place.

[Hannelore N.]

Ritzy, I can wrap the mug rug around a Valdani thread.

[Hannelore N.]

WOOHOO! Thank you Lorchen! I am so excited--bet almost as excited as Keith.

[Rita C.]

I think I read on one of Marianne Haak's blogs that she loves Valdani thread for quilting. I have never used it myself but now I will have to try it.

[Keith D.]

Can one walk down one's driveway to the post? If so, that's what I did - and what a nice surprise!!! Two spools of Valdani hand-dyed variegated thread! Yea! Lorchen - you are too generous. I owe you...

What is a mailbox properly called anyway?

And what a wrapper you are, Lorchen!!! I didn't track how many layers I had to open to get to my surprise - I know one was a bright pink box, and there was a batting layer, and a fabric layer, and a cool little hand-made carrying tote, and several more layers...

I've played with the Valdani on some decorative machine stitches - it worked very nicely. Now I'm anxious to play around with it on some machine quilting.

Thank you so much, Lorchen! I'll let you know what I think.

[Lotti D.]

8) 8) 8)

[Norma H.]

Lucky you, Keith. I would love to see a photo of your efforts

[Lois B.]

Ditto!

[Lois B.]

Well, as promised, Lorchen sent me some Valdani thread in two different weights and I have only tried the heavier of the two weights. It did my fancy stitches very well. I used it on Pam's mug rug. Will try the lighter weight soon.

[Lois B.]

We are eager for those pictures, too, Ritzy!