Quilting & Patchwork Mentioned on Domestik Goddess

Mary Emma Allen — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:19:44 +0000

Jen, at so you wanna be a Domestik Goddess? was so impressed with my daughter, Beth Mastin’s sun dyed fabric (mentioned in a previous Q & P post) that she referred to it in an article, at her blog, Sun Prints on Fabric.

Jen also researched and mentions a book and instructional web site where you can learn more about this fascinating technique.

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Various Quilting Threads

Mary Emma Allen — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 06:08:32 +0000

Threads for quilting may vary depending on the effect you want to achieve, the materials you’re using, and where you’re using it…for decorative effect or stitching pieces together. Also, consideration should be given to the planned use of the piece. Will it be a bed quilt or a decorative hanging?

Since you’re putting a great deal of work into your work, select thread of good quality that will endure. Therefore bargain threads usually aren’t recommended.

Your usual threads are:

*100% cotton

*100% polyester

*cotton-wrapped polyester

*quilting thread treated with a coating to minimize tangling

*metallic and specialty threads

Quilters eventually will find the type and manufacturer’s brand of thread that seems to give them the best results for their work. The metallic and specialty threads are chosen by quilters when they want unusual effects in quilt hangings and fabric art.

Color of thread is a personal choice and depends on the effect you wish to create. Throughout the years, white and off-white thread has been most common.

Then when you begin to do machine embroidery for your fabric art, your choice of thread depends on what you’re creating and the colors your work demands.

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Various Quilting Threads

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Quilting & Patchwork Mentioned on Domestik Goddess

Various Quilting Threads