Lighter 50 weight threads usually blend into the fabric.
Thread weight for hand quilting.
More plies more strength don t ever use hand quilting thread in a machine because it s coated with wax and it will gum up the works.
Though our new version is slightly different from the original it still is the best.
Designed for hand quilting.
Remember a higher thread weight number means a thinner thread.
Hand quilting thread new.
With this system thread weight decreases as weight numbers increase.
When we introduced yli hand quilting thread 24 years ago it was the best hand quilting thread in the market.
Thread weight is only one of many factors to consider when selecting a machine quilting thread.
The fraction on the thread spool tells you the weight and the number of plies or strands twisted together for instance 60 2 is 60 weight thread with 2 plies.
Use this thread with thimblelady s cotton satin fabrics perfect for hand quilting will give you a taste of heaven for hand quilting.
The special glaze coating adds strength and keeps the thread from displacing any lint.
To find out why only 6 colors of hand quilting threads will cover all your hand quilting needs read my tutorial.
Use the right thread size for the things you sew.
The first number reveals the thread s weight and the second tells us the number of plies a 50 3 thread has a weight of 50 and is made with 3 plies of yarn.
A 50 3 thread is commonly used for piecing but other equivalent sizes work just as well.
A 40 weight thread is a popular choice for quilting while 30 weight threads are more visible.
One colour fits all with an unmistakable attitude of returning to.