Stupid question

[Lilyjo]

This is probably a stupid question but does anyone know if machine embroidery thread would be suitable for quilting with? I have quite a few reels now redundant because I sold my embroidery machine .
I have tried it on scraps and it looks lovely but would it be robust enough to last? I wouldn't like to quilt a project and then find the threads breaking or something.
As you probably guessed I don't know much about threads
Thank you

[rebeccas-sewing]

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I quilt with it all the time. I know there are many who think cotton is the only way to go but I disagree with that.

[Blondie]

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Sure you can. You may need to switch your needle out to one that is suitable for embroidery threads but go for it.

[Madeforyouinma11]

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I have used it on my own things and I haven't had any issues with it breaking or melting. It's like anything else..some people like it and some people don't. It's all a matter of what works for you.
Oh, and by the way...no question is stupid. We learn by getting the answers from all the talent and experience here.

[Bubby]

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There is no such thing as a stupid question here. Just ask away....

[Vonnie]

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I use it if I want it to shine! LOL - in my opinion, it's stronger then the clear thread. Which I think breaks easily.

[Mazzer]

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Until I retired I worked at an embroidery shop and most embroidery threads these days can be boiled in the wash. So I say if anything it would be stronger and certainly colourfast.

Marion

[Lilyjo]

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Thank you all for your replies. I won't be afraid to go ahead and use it now. At least it won't be wasted.

[Littlelisa]

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I think that was a great question because I have often wondered that myself. Thank you for asking it.

[EmmaB]

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Just so you know, I read this post because of the subject line

[buckeyequilter]

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I have often wondered that myself. Thanks for asking

[Hulamoon]

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This was a great question! I use regular thread in my serger and never thought about it not working. I just wanted to match colors better.Never hurts to try things

[Gina]

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I was also curious about this...Thanks for asking!

[Claire Hallman]

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When I took a FMQ class I was told by the teacher that it was great to quilt with embroidery thread. Since I have a bunch of it in many colors it is what I have used and love the results.

[Lilyjo]

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Thanks everyone, it's great to have so many replies.