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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 13 Jan 2012 11:54 #73657

katherinequilts
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I'm not sure I'm doing this right but I need thread advice...usually I embroider with polysheen or Isacord or Floriani(which I'm not really fond of). I have a thick horse quilted "blanket" that goes under the saddle that I am putting a monogram on for a friends daughter. (it's sort of a spongy feel batting and the side that goes against the horse feels like a cross between flannel and suede? It looks like those prequilted fabrics you buy in the store but it has a heavier feel)
I was pulling thread colors and I have a metrosene that I like and I wonder if it would be more substantial on the thicker sort of bumpy blanket..I have sewn out a bunch of samples in the choices I didgetized for her but I used a polysheen color I rarely use for these samples. Before I bother to do it with metrosene I wonder if any of you have ever used it for monograms or any embroidery. I tried to look info up on the internet but I got lost in color charts and threads for sale! That's when I thought perhaps one of you might have experience with this.

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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 01 Jan 2012 13:20 #72832

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	Ditto, Katherine. You will learn so much here on the forum. Happy New Year.
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 01 Jan 2012 06:52 #72812

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Welcome to the Forum Katherine and Happy New Year! Rita.
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 31 Dec 2011 19:50 #72803

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	katherinequilts wrote: Happy New Year to all of you from VA my new home with kids and grands...these forums are so nice. I have belonged to the web site for a long time but this is the first I've tried them. It's really informative and nice. Welcome to the forum and happy new year!
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 31 Dec 2011 19:00 #72796

katherinequilts OFFLINE Posts: 25	Happy New Year to all of you from VA my new home with kids and grands...these forums are so nice. I have belonged to the web site for a long time but this is the first I've tried them. It's really informative and nice.
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 31 Dec 2011 18:07 #72794

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Yes Dawn, I have actually written it into the back of the sewing machine manual which I keep in a drawer beside my machine. I also now have a record of it on the TQS forum! It is now the new year here in Ireland so Happy New Year to you.
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 31 Dec 2011 15:22 #72791

Scoopie OFFLINE Posts: 1149 Thank you received: 160	Yipee! Just be sure to document everything! Hopefully you keep notes somewhere! I don't know about you, but if I don't do a technique for a few months, and then return to it, its like reinventing the wheel! I will have forgotten everything! Dawn In beautiful Northwest Montana
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 31 Dec 2011 13:01 #72789

pam7040 OFFLINE Posts: 1014 Thank you received: 5	Whoo hoo!
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 16:59 #72757

heartnsoulquilts OFFLINE Posts: 599 Thank you received: 2	Hooray!!! Wonderful news!! Gotta love that smooth Bottom Line thread!! Can't wait to see more glittery metallic thread goodness from you!!
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 14:56 #72753

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	Isn't it amazing that small changes can make such a difference? I'm so glad all that frustration is over for you!
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 14:38 #72752

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	I'm so glad that it finally worked for you. I love the thread from Superior. The Bottom Line and So Fine are among my favorite bobbin threads. Thanks for sharing
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 12:59 #72749

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	Rita, I am so happy for you!!! Glad you are finally able to use the metallic thread.
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 12:19 #72747

Renata OFFLINE Posts: 2673 Thank you received: 260	Happy for you, Rita! and glad you posted what you do to get your results with metallic thread. Next time I run into trouble... your solution will be one more trick in my tool bag. Renata
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Re: Is metallic thread the devil in a very thin disguise? 30 Dec 2011 12:04 #72746

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	WHOO-HOO!!
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