Thread Weight For Hand Quilting

Use the right thread size for the things you sew.

Thread weight for hand quilting.

Designed for hand quilting. Our thread weight use chart lists over forty kinds of sewing projects and aurifil s product recommendations. The special glaze coating adds strength and keeps the thread from displacing any lint. A 40 weight thread is a popular choice for quilting while 30 weight threads are more visible.

With this system thread weight decreases as weight numbers increase. Remember a higher thread weight number means a thinner thread. It is adapted from the aurifil product guide. 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.

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. Thread weight is only one of many factors to consider when selecting a machine quilting thread. Hand quilting thread new. Lighter 50 weight threads usually blend into the fabric.

Treasure hand quilting thread is is made to handle the stress that hand quilting thread must endure for tight smooth stitches. To find out why only 6 colors of hand quilting threads will cover all your hand quilting needs read my tutorial. One colour fits all with an unmistakable attitude of returning to. Use this thread with thimblelady s cotton satin fabrics perfect for hand quilting will give you a taste of heaven for hand quilting.

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