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TOPIC: thread to applique with

Re: thread to applique with 21 Apr 2012 17:01 #79453

heartnsoulquilts
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I remember Ricky, in one of the shows, demonstrated the effect different weights of thread had on the blanket stitch's look. He likes to have it been seen, so uses a triple blanket stitch... it over stitches each stitch 3 times to give that heavy look. An alternative to that is to use heavier thread and a single blanket stitch.

As Rita suggests, you'd need to do a test patch with some scraps to see how it looks and if you like that. And try a 50 wt in the bobbin, so it's thinner and won't show on top.

Let us know what your tests show...

Michelle Wyman
Acworth, GA
A1 Elite Longarm with IQ

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Re: thread to applique with 21 Apr 2012 04:40 #79431

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	Hi Nancy, Why don't you try a practice first. I think you will have to use a topstitch needle 100/16 and reduce your top tension to about 1.5 or 2. Give it a try and see how it goes. I haven't used that one so I don't actually know.
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thread to applique with 20 Apr 2012 23:07 #79428

nancyd1 OFFLINE Posts: 2	Is Superior Brights 30 wt polyester ok to applique the blanket stitch with? Thanks!!
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