Do you use monofilament (clear) thread for quilting?
By susanh39
@susanh39 (200)
United States
May 29, 2008 7:21am CST
I have this beautiful fabric panel that I'd like to machine quilt and then use as a wall hanging. Has anyone used the monofilament or clear thread for machine quilting? Did you like the effect? I've included a picture of the panel I wish to quilt. I'd appreciate any other ideas for color of thread, etc.
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
29 May 08
i'd never tried it actually,though my mom did once,and i found it..well,i could feel the thread when i used it.but for a wall hanging,i bet that would be okay :)
i don't know if you'd like it for your piece,but i'd used a silver metallic thread once and it looked really nice.
@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
1 Jun 08
it looks really nice.when you look at it from the right angle,it glitters.they have golden thread also that would work.
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@creematee (2810)
• United States
23 Oct 08
Have you quilted your panel yet? I'd like to see it if you have. I've used monofilament thread, with no problems. Some machines even let you put in in the bobbin, so it doesn't show through.
There are different types of "clear" thread, just like there are colored thread. I have heard that the nylon varieties are softer than the polyester (fish line type) monofilaments, but I haven't tried them.
Goodluck and have fun, that is the most important thing!
Oh... and your panel is very pretty! As said above, I can't wait to see it finished!
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