Heather Thomas teaches you all about thread while providing helpful tips and techniques for working with thread. Learn the many types of thread available as well as the many brands and weights of thread. Understand the value of thread and add element to your quilts. Find out all you need to know about thread and how you can utilize thread when making your beautiful quilts.
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Heather Thomas presents helpful techniques for determining what color fabrics to use when making your quilts. Learn how colors interact with each other and how to ensure the colors “make” your quilt rather than “break” your quilt. Find out how to utilize different colored shapes and fabrics without creating visual chaos. See what color interactions…
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Heather Thomas teaches you how to hand bead so you can add even more extravagance to your quilt. It is very simple to learn and she teaches you using only five basic stitches. The different types you will learn is the bugle stitch that uses bugle beads, the stack stitch using multiple fancy beads, a…
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Heather Thomas explains in depth the benefits and qualities of each sewing machine needle. These tips and techniques will help you choose the right sewing needle and learn which needles work well with different threads. Learn the many possibilities associated with specific needles and threads. Use these tips to start sewing more efficiently with different-sized…
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I’d like clarification on what to use in the bobbin I was under the impression it had to be 40 or 50 weight only and match the colour any thicker or heavier it would end up a mess ?
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Thanks for your patience while I asked the expert, here is her reply:
Hi,
This can actually depend on your machine, so you may want to consult your machine manual. Generally, you will be safe matching your needle and bobbin thread, however, some machines will allow you to use pre-wound bobbin thread, which is usually finer thread.
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The quilt museum in Lincoln,Ne. Showed me how silk deteriorates with time. Can you tell me why we would want to use silk thread? Thanks!
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Oh, that is a lot of really helpful information. I’ve never understood all the weights of thread and applications for the various weights but Heather made it clear to me. Thanks!
was once told that my bobbin thread should be the same as my top thread. Is this true? Can my bobbin thread be heavier, lighter, and or a different type than my top thread?
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Yes, your bobbin thread can be heavier, lighter or a different type of thread than your needle thread, however matching your needle and bobbin thread can greatly reduce the chance for tension or other stitching issues.
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