Wendy and I became friends many years ago and we run into each other often out there in the quilt world. Wendy teaches and lectures around the world and does so much with thread in her quilts. Wendy you have machine quilted all of your wonderful quilts. What threads have you used that you really…
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Judy Coates Perez
Judy and I meet several years ago when Judy moved to the Chicago land area. It has been fun getting to know such a talented quilter. Judy has a degree in graphic design and it shows in her work. Judy paints and uses inks in most of her quilts, so her take on using thread…
YLI thread
I contacted YLI thread company in Rock Hill NC to tell us about their thread. Jane Garrison returned my call and we had a long talk, here are a few of the top things she told me about YLI thread.I would like to know when and how the company got started? YLI was originally Yarn Loft…
My buddy my pal, Ann Fahl
I first met Ann Fahl years ago in a group I belong to here in the Midwest called PAQA. We have remained friends and colleagues over the years and share an interest in gardens, flowers and sons. I asked Anne to share a few tips on the threads she uses and why. Anne has been…
Shiny and pretty
I like shiny and pretty.I guess I am a bit of a magpie when it comes to thread. I started using Madeira rayon threads just about the time I started machine quilting. I like the 30 wt thread because it is heavier and shows up more than the 40 wt threads on whatever I am…
Madeira Rayon thread
CLASSIC RAYON NO. 30, available in 714 yard spools and 3,300 yard cones A thicker viscose rayon which fills in quickly and reduces the stitch count and production time in large designs. Advantages Of Madeira Classic Rayon Include: Brilliant color with a silky luster Smooth running and knot free Available in 12, 30, 40 and…
Thread Painting with Terry White
Terry and I have an interesting history. We ran into each other about five years ago at a small quilt show in Indiana. We were introduced and it turns out we attended the same high school. I was a few years OLDER and Wiser than Terry. Her brother was in my class, I really didn’t…
Whispering in your ear
I have been talking about threads so far this month and will continue to share thread ideas and information with you all month. I just want you to understand that the opinions stated in this blog are my own, and – I approve this ad. In other words I am sharing with you what I…
Aurifil
Here is my internet interview with Alex Veronelli, the USA representative of this fabulous thread. I first discovered Aurifil at the Chicago IQA show many moons ago, it may have even been in the year 2000. I have been using it ever since. It comes in rich yummy colors that I just can’t resist. Have…
Bobbin, bobbin who’s got the bobbin
What kind of thread do you use in the bobbin? I’ll bet you don’t think about it that much, but it can really make a difference in your machine quilting experience. Superior threads makes something called the Bottom Line. Designed by Libby Lehman for quilting, embroidery, bobbin, binding, and applique. 50 original colors and 5…
Gotta have it! -Thread
What kind of thread do you use? Do you machine piece and machine quilt your quilts? I do. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to be talking about thread and what kinds I use and what kinds some of my fellow quilt friends use. I have also talked with several thread manufacturers…
Heavy Metal
I gave up using metallic threads YEARS ago. They were too much trouble.But now I know how to deal with them.My friend Ann Fahl has written a great little guide to help all us metal head wanna be’s Master the Metallics.If you have ever tried to use Metallic thread in your machine quilting and been…