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I have heard of different ways to charge for hand quilting. Some charge by the quilt size, say 2-4 cents per inch. Others may charge by the number of yards of thread. Spools list the yards on the package, so the number of spools used can be calculated with the price per yard. The average price I've...
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Victoria, I couldn't have explained me any better than you did you! I think what has helped me the most is watching the Love of Quilting Shows. I finished a quilt I was making for my DGS and I was up to the binding part...I've NEVER had a binding finish without being a disappointing mess where...
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I decided to step out of my comfort zone...instead of using invisible thread and stitching in the ditch, I'm trying a Sulky metallic thread and using the blanket stitch on my sewing machine. It started out just fine, but now the bobbin thread is pulling thru to the top and the metallic thread occasionally...
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Good morning folks I was trying to find a "thread of the month" club. Any ideas?
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When hand stitching of any kind, I spend more time taking out knots and tangles in my thread than getting any sewing done. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?
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Hi everyone. I got a lightweight Janome for Christmas to use for classes, etc., and was "given" a box of twelve colors of Iris Ultra Cotton Quilting Thread. 50 wt. LSE. I've never experienced thjis brand before (use Aurafil or YLI mostly). Is this a quality thread? It feels a bit thicker...
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Hi Kathy, I now live in Winter Haven ,Florida. I haven't been home in a while . God, how I miss true southern charm and manners! I used to work in Houston and then drive back to Lufkin and work there, rough but good times!! Judylee
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Robin, I always use cotton for piecing because it shrinks and blends better with the fabrics. But when quilting the quilt, I use whatever works best with the look I'm trying to achieve. I will say that most of the time its cotton, but in different weights. I also use the clear mono-filament thread...
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WOW! in 5 minutes I received several answers to my question. I guess I should have been more specific, I guess what I want to know is should I be using cotton thread or poly. I have read things that suggest cotton because it is easier on the cotton material. Anyone want to give me a short class on this...
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Welcome Robin, For piecing the quilt 40-50wt thread and for Quilting I usually start with at least a 40 wt thread. As for manufacturer, I agree that your machine will dictate what it likes and dislikes. My machine, BabyLock Symphony, Love Guterman and Superior threads but detests Coats & Clark. judylee