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Last week, Bob Purcell of Superior Threads shared Part 1 of Cotton & Polyester threads. This week we have Part 2 where Bob talks about Glazed Cotton thread (thread which is waxed, coated, or starched). This thread is not good for your machine and will gum up your tensions disks. Bob gives a tip on how to discover if you are working with a Glazed Cotton thread. You'll also discover how this type of thread should be used.
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Bob Purcell of Superior Threads is sharing another video with TQS. In this video, the Chief Threadologist discusses cotton and polyester threads. This video dispells some of the myths about polyester thread (does it really tear through your fabric?) And just how strong is cotton thread?
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Dr. Bob of Superior Threads explains the importance of using the correct needle when working on any of your projects. He highlights the best qualities of a Topstitch needle.
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Dr. Bob the Thread Guy has a great video where he defines Staples, Egyptian, and Mercerized threads. Is Egyptian cotton thread really from Egypt? Click on the video to find out.
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Dr. Bob is going to your relieve your tension. In this latest video from Superior Threads, Bob Purcell (Chief Threadologist at Superior) discusses tension and how Tension Discs work in a standard home machine. Most home machines are factory preset to be used with a strong sewing thread, not quilting or embroidery thread. Adjusting tension on your machine will do more for sewing success than anything else.
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Superior Threads has a new educational video to share with TQS. Here is Metallic Threads Part 1 in which Bob Purcell (Chief Threadologist of Superior Threads) discusses Metallic threads and how to choose a quality metallic thread over a cheap thread. Bob also discusses the process of how metallic thread is made.
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Heather (Mother Superior) at Superior Threads is having a Birthday. To celebrate, Superior Threads is giving you a present!
Receive a FREE spool of thread of your choice with orders over $30 for the next 3 days (through August 21, 2011).
For online orders, during checkout, there is a Notes box. In that box, write the birthday present thread type and color you want and they will include it FREE in your order. For example, if you want King Tut, just write
King Tut # ---.
Choose any spool and color from any of their thread lines.
Here is a sample list.
King Tut 500 yds.
MasterPiece 600 yds.
Metallic 500 yds.
Glitter 400 yds.
Rainbows 500 yds.
Nature Colors 500 yds.
Living Colors 500 yds.
Bottom Line 1,420 yds.
So Fine #50 550 yds.
So Fine #30 275 yds.
Razzle Dazzle 110 yds.
NiteLite ExtraGlow 80 yds.
Vanish-Lite (200 yds.) or Vanish-Extra (300 yds.)
SunBurst 200 yds.
Art Studio Colors by Ricky Tims 500 yds.
Highlights and Super Brights 500 yds.
Happy Birthday Mother Superior!
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Superior Threads is having a special on their New Brytes thread collection. For the month of June, they are discounting the thread 40%. Superior has also decided to change the name of the thread to So Fine #30 as it is the exact same thread as their popular So Fine thread, just a heavier weight.
This thread, by Caryl Bryer Fallert is a beautiful 3-ply polyester and is lint free and extra strong for machine quilting, outlining, and heavier-thread embroidery. You'll want to head on over to Superior Threads to take advantage of this great deal!
To entice you further, Superior Threads is giving TQS two $25 gift certificates to give to their members to purchase thread from the New Brytes/So Fine #30 collection or another Superior Threads item of their choice. To win a gift certificate all you have to do is:
Send an email (if your email is not "tied", you will have to copy the link into your email) to superior@thequiltshow.com and type in "New Brytes" in the subject line. The deadline is June 13, 2011 at midnight PST. This contest is open to ALL TQS members worldwide, so enter today.
New Brytes/So Fine #30 is a definite favorite with Cindy Needham and in this video she demonstrates its use in one of her projects. New Brytes is a thicker topstitch thread which is great to use when defining stitches are the goal. Cindy shows us how a simple "wisp" inside of feathers adds a new look to the standard design.
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Spools are usually wound with a straight grain or parallel wind. The thread is intended to unwind in the same way as it is wound onto the spool--from the side, not from the end. It does not matter if the thread unwinds from the front or back of the spool.
The trend of the future is larger thread spool sizes. Much of the cost of a spool of thread is in the winding process so the larger the spool, the greater the savings. If you use a cone-shaped spool with a large opening in the base, it won't fit on the standard spool pin holders on most machines. What's the solution? A thread stand holder.
The thread stand holder stabilizes the thread and elevates it higher than the machine to allow for even feed without added tension.
This great tip was found in 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 a great 'hands-on' tips to make your sewing smooth sailing. For more great thread tips check out the complete set available through Superior Threads.
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Detail of Citrus Whimsey by Linda V. Taylor. Photo by Gregory Case Photography
Can I quilt with serger thread? Bob Purcell says yes, but why would you?
Most serger thread on the market is the cheapest type of spun polyester thread. When used on a serger, multiple strands of this thread are over locked, resulting in a strong and secure stitch. However, if used as a single thread for quilting, it is weak and fluffy. It doesn't make sense to put two dollars worth of thread onto a $300 quilt. Inexpensive serger thread has a loose twist, is not very smooth, has lots of lint, and is not intended for single-strand use.
This great tip was found in 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 a great 'hands-on' tips to make your sewing smooth sailing. For more great thread tips check out the complete set available through Superior Threads.
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