But always will to try to new things. Polyester thread I use 50 wt. I think many people also use polyester. It's personal preference, or what your machine "likes". Cotton thread produces more lint than polyester. I clean my bobbin area with every bobbin change. April 17, , PM. Polyester thread If you are piecing or quilting a Quilt of Valor, it needs to be all cotton.
Backing, batting, top and thread have to be cotton. Anything else and I use what ever looks best on the fabric. Polyester thread Thank you, I'll check this out! April 18, , AM. Polyester thread Thanks, everyone for the input. I had read somewhere that only cotton thread should be used to piece a quilt. Then I saw people posting about polyester thread. So, I needed to know if there was a "rule" of sorts. I want to try the aurofil thread. I have been using gutterman from Joann's and I'm not too impressed with it.
It is one of the best choice threads of quilters for piecing quilt blocks because it makes the seam lay flatter and not bunching up. The polyester thread is an ideal thread for piecing. A thin polyester thread of 80wt is perfect to use because smooth and flat seams make quilt piecing look better.
Quilters like the polyester thread for piecing because it is lint-free. Since it has less lint, there is no need to clean the bobbin as often. The lint build-up in your machine is significantly reduced.
Another good thing about polyester is its high tensile strength. Your stitches will last longer than those stitches made using threads from natural fibers. Aside from piecing, polyester is also perfect for quilting. There are two types of polyester threads you can use for quilting. The name may make you think that it has cotton combined. It has been treated to take all the stretches from the thread, making it incredible to sew with. These qualities are most similar to cotton, and the thread type is called such because of its cotton-like qualities.
Treating the thread makes it lose most of its shine. The thread has a matte finish that lets it hide in the fabric. But comparing cotton and cottonized thread stitches side by side, you can still see more sheen on the cottonized thread. If you want a polyester thread that stands out a little more, try the trilobal polyester thread. Most threads are round in shape, but a trilobal polyester thread is triangular. This thread property reflects more light from its surface, giving it a shine that you cannot find on the cottonized polyester thread.
Polyester is safe to quilt and will not damage your fabric. It is the reason why quilters are apprehensive of using it for quilting and use cotton instead.
Polyester was believed to cut through cotton fabrics decades ago. But polyester thread quality has changed remarkably over the past decades. So, the myth of polyester ripping cotton fabric must be forever shelved. Cotton thread is considered the best thread choice for quilting, be it by hand or machine quilting.
It is ideal because of its strength, high heat resistance, and versatility. The polyester thread is an all-purpose choice for quilters, and cotton-polyester thread is mostly used for different stages of quilting by quilters who do not have much choice.
Some threads are best used to attach fabrics, while other threads provide the design elements you want on your quilts. Quilting experts suggest 2-ply 50 or 60wt thread for piecing because it creates a true quarter-inch seam. It would also be best to use the same weight of thread on the top and bottom of your quilt to keep a good tension on the quilt top.
Choosing your quilting thread, on the other hand, is mostly based on personal preference. If you want your stitches hidden on your quilt top fabric, you can use 80 to wt thread. Also, if you use this thread weight and a similar color to your quilt top, you can add texture to your quilt top without changing its color. But if you want colorful quilting, you must choose a heavier-weight thread.
A 30wt thread will not settle on the quilt top but will add color and design instead. If you want your quilting lines bolder, you can choose a heavier thread weight like 12wt. The thickness and type of thread you choose is a personal decision. The weight is the first number on the spool The second number after a slash will tell you how many plys are twisted together to make the thread. In general, this will be 2 or 3, however many polyester threads have only one, and are called monofilament threads.
Light and thin, it is still strong, and doesn't affect the accuracy of the piecing. I also look for a long staple cotton for piecing, as it is higher quality. So, you have a quilt top done, it is time to decide on what thread to use to quilt it. There is no one answer here, only what you want the final quilt to look like.
First, consider the type, do you want a matte finish or would a little bit of shine be nice? Do you want the quilting to show, or be more texture? Where do you want the quilting to show, in the blocks or on the background?
Do you want the color to blend with the piecing or contrast with it? If you like your quilting to show, choose a thicker thread, if you want more texture, choose a thinner thread. Polyester threads are ideal for quilting as they have almost no lint, don't shrink, come in an array of colors, can be cleaned by any method and are colorfast.
To choose a color of thread for quilting, audition several on top of your project. Know that there is no right or wrong choice, only what you decide you like best, and where you want the quilting to show. In this example, any of these colors will do wonderfully on the top, and the choice is yours. You can see that the red and blue threads will show up on the white background, while the white thread will show more on the red and blue patches.
Sometimes matching a color within the quilt is the best, while other times you might like using a neutral tone. Puddle the choices on your project and go with the one that you like best. Consider whether you want the emphasis on piecing, or the emphasis on quilting. Consider the colors in the backing as well. A quilting thread that shows up on the backing will also show any mistakes, knots, or wobbles in the quilting. Looking at the same color choices as above, which would you choose on the backing?
What you end up with are bits of the top color on the backside or vice versa. We call these thread pokies. Sometimes the colors in the project are just right for a variegated thread.
Variegated choices are available in cotton, polyester and blends. If it picks up the colors in the project, variegated threads can add an interesting detail to your quilting.
Using dark thread generally means the quilting will create designs on the light background of the blocks. Top threads can be different than bobbin, but use a color that matches or is very close. You can use different types together as well. I often quilt with 40 wt cotton thread on the top and 60 wt polyester in the bobbin. Yes, you can mix cotton and polyester. Polyester threads are now recommended for long wear in quilting.
How you place threads on your machine does make a difference. Cross wound threads come off the top of the spool and should be placed so the spool is horizontal. The spool remains stationary as the thread feeds into the machine. You can tell if a thread is cross wound as there will be a braid-like pattern to the thread on the spool.
In general, high quality threads are cross wound. Straight wound thread spools appear smooth without any thread overlaps.
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