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    AlohaSandy's Avatar AlohaSandy is offline Senior Member
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    Default Hand quilting thread issues

    So for the firs time I started to hand quilt my project. I purchased which I thought was hand quilting thread from the fabric store but upon using it it starts to frey is there something better I should be using? I thought I was safe using what the fabric store stated it was for hand quilting, any suggestions what to use would be appreciated. Mahalo
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    Aloha Sandy,

    For hand quilting I've used a cotton thread that's wrapped with poly that already has some bee's wax with it to help it slide throught the layers. Below is a link from the place I order it last time.

    Mettler Cotton Wrapped Poly Hand Quilting Thread

    #002 - White $3.25 fo4 165/yrd
    #003 - Black
    #004 - Natural

    http://www.redrockthreads.com/mettle...ly-wrapped.asp

    Haven't googled to see if anyone has it cheaper, I already had it in my stash when we came here.

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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    I use Coats and Clark from Hobby Lobby and never have any trouble with it. It comes on a pink roll. It feels very stiff, although it is 100% cotton, maybe it is coated. What are you quilting shouldn't make any difference though. I have handquilted for years and have never had any trouble with this oldie but goodie.
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    AlohaSandy's Avatar AlohaSandy is offline Senior Member
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    You are always so helpful tks a bunch and have a great day.
    Quote Originally Posted by HandsOffItsMine View Post
    Aloha Sandy,

    For hand quilting I've used a cotton thread that's wrapped with poly that already has some bee's wax with it to help it slide throught the layers. Below is a link from the place I order it last time.

    Mettler Cotton Wrapped Poly Hand Quilting Thread

    #002 - White $3.25 fo4 165/yrd
    #003 - Black
    #004 - Natural

    http://www.redrockthreads.com/mettle...ly-wrapped.asp

    Haven't googled to see if anyone has it cheaper, I already had it in my stash when we came here.

    Ruby
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    AlohaSandy's Avatar AlohaSandy is offline Senior Member
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    Tks this says Coats Rayon? dont know if that makes a big diff.
    Quote Originally Posted by auntiemern View Post
    I use Coats and Clark from Hobby Lobby and never have any trouble with it. It comes on a pink roll. It feels very stiff, although it is 100% cotton, maybe it is coated. What are you quilting shouldn't make any difference though. I have handquilted for years and have never had any trouble with this oldie but goodie.
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    I don't know. All I know is I have never had stitches break or fray after numerous washing (baby quilts). I just personally prefer the 100% cotton, from coats and clark, they sell at Joann's Hobby Lobby, and places like that. Maybe the other girls can give you their opinion.
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    Quote Originally Posted by AlohaSandy View Post
    Tks this says Coats Rayon? dont know if that makes a big diff.
    You are using Rayon thread on cotton fabric? If that's the case that is probably why it's splitting. Rayon thread isn't usually as strong. Also, if you use too long a piece of thread when hand quilting it can fray because of the friction of pulling it through the fabric repeatedly.

    I use Coats and Clark 100% cotton hand-quilting thread when I hand quilt as well. I tried Gutterman before and it frayed and knotted too much for me.
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    I used 100% cotton thread when I did hand quilting. There is a product called Thread Heaven that is a thread conditioner. You run your thread across it and it coats your thread and prevents fraying. I comes in a tiny square blue case and costs about $3...worth it's weight in gold! You should have no trouble finding it at the fabric store or quilt shop.

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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    Tks for the info I wil go get some. I hope my quilt shop has it here in Hawaii
    Quote Originally Posted by Bubby View Post
    I used 100% cotton thread when I did hand quilting. There is a product called Thread Heaven that is a thread conditioner. You run your thread across it and it coats your thread and prevents fraying. I comes in a tiny square blue case and costs about $3...worth it's weight in gold! You should have no trouble finding it at the fabric store or quilt shop.
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    Default Re: Hand quilting thread issues

    Sandy, let me know if you find it here on the island 'cause I haven't. I have bee's wax which is ok from FabricMart but Thread Heaven I haven't seen at FM or BF. Maybe Calico Cat?
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