For my latest quilt top (pic below) I'm 99.9% certain I want to use clear thread for the quilting. It will still be just straight line quilting, but as I don't want red lines down Mario's face, or blue lines across his hat, or..... I think clear is the way to go.

My quilting mentor has told me stick with Superior's version, don't put it in the bobbin, be careful of any strings that come loose (though she and I think my son is old enough this won't be a huge issue). What else? I've heard someone say they've had it melt in the dryer and come apart.......is that an issue with all clear threads, or only poorer quality?? Should I dry only on low heat just in case?

anything else I need to know before I use this stuff?? I'm going to -gasp!- set this quilt top aside until the next US trip (3.5 wks!) and then buy the thread over there, as well as backing fabric, etc. Meanwhile I'll finally sash and piece together my diary quilt (the blocks are done.......).

This is the collaboration with my 8 yr old He designed it, very specific ideas on what goes where, etc. and is thrilled the top is done, now waiting waiting waiting for the quilting to be done. And that's the 3rd and final son, so time to sew for myself a bit before I start a quilt for my hubby



You can't tell in the photo, but every single element is outlined in a zig-zag stitch. Some of it is applique (machine), so those had the outline already, so then the rest looked unfinished in comparison. So, outlined it all. WAY overbought the thread! eek. Don't tell my husband, LOL! I have a LOT of thread left over! Future projects..... LOL!

It's made up of 5" squares (they finish at 4.5" each). I am very glad to have it done! Oh!! so, advice on using the clear thread????