Posted by xuli on 2005-02-20 12:02:53
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The vibe is very different here (and I like it better too), but many of the people are the same ... so you might want to think about your phrasing a bit.
Just sayin'.
ETA: But, on topic: What I love about this board is that when I really need crafty advice, I can get pages and pages and pages of awesome, thoughtful advice and tons of links. It's amazing. I still have pages of info I printed out from a quilting thread I started many months ago, and I'm so grateful to the ladies who spent all that time typing stuff out and linking to things. It's awesome. Hopefully the quilt will be done soon, and I can post pics so they can see what they made possible.
Posted by stella on 2006-06-01 16:43:30
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regular Coats and Clark sewing thread is cotton-poly, not pure poly like guterman. the different types of C&C thread have different content, though. they have pure cotton quilting thread in a limited color range, pure nylon upholstery thread, etc. the spools with blue end-stickers are cotton-poly.
thread choice also depends on what you are sewing. nylon thread has immense tensile strength, but it is so much stronger than other fibers it can abrade the cloth where the thread passes through. poly or cotton-poly is good for clothing type fabrics, but it's too stiff for overlocking knits. for that, wooly nylon or lightweight thread is better.
Posted by bookish on 2004-06-17 14:21:45
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All of the above are good tips. If you hesitate to create your own pattern, I think Vogue or Simplicity might have a good one. For thread use upholstery thread or hand quilting thread. It doesn't come in a lot of colors but it's incredibly strong.
Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2005-02-15 14:41:36
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http://www.stargazey.com/home/index.htm
i also posted this on the quilting thread in "share a craft"-- but wow! this site makes me want to learn to quilt properly and buy one of her patterns...
