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Bob Purcell at Superior Threads often gets asked the question "how much thread does it take to quilt a quilt?"  Estimates vary widely depending on the size of the quilt and how tightly your quilting will be. But Bob spent many hours tangled up while figuring out the amount of thread it will take for the average quilt.

Everyone's technique is different so the following are only averages.  Of course it is possible to use much more or much less thread.  The numbers are for the top thread only.  Double them if you plan to use the same thread for the bobbin.  The three sets of numbers following the size represent Light Quilting/ Medium Quilting/ Heavy Quilting.

Laptop/Crib quilt- 200 yds./400 yds./600 yds.

Twin quilt- 400 yds./800 yds./1,200 yds.

Queen quilt-600 yds./1,000 yds./1,600 yds.

King quilt-700 yds./1,500 yds./2,000 yds.

This great tip was found int the School of Threadology manual.  The book and accompanying DVD lay to rest many of the myths we have heard for years, as well as great 'hands-on' tips to make your sewing smooth sailing.  For more great thread tips check out the complete set available through Superior Threads.