Quilters & sewers....I have a question ~ I am making two crazy quilts by hand (no machine) and I was wondering if?

I want these quilts to be durable and able to be washed often. They are for my granddaughter and niece for Christmas. caron-net.com/classes/classmayfiles/clas... haven't had time to read through this whole page and would rather an answer from someone who has a preference in a thread or has tried either.

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Cotton is best You should use the same fiber thread as that of the quilt, i.e. Cotton or polyester...there is special hand-quilting thread, and also special machine-quilting thread; just ask at your local quilt store. Don't use rayon in any case, as it is not a strong fiber.

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1 I have been sewing for almost 30 years and I would definitely go with embroidery thread. It may or may not be stronger than regular thread but it definitely has a much more vivid appearance. It will give you that handcrafted yet professional look.

One thing to remember is that long stitches come out more easily than shorter ones because they can get snagged on things.

I have been sewing for almost 30 years and I would definitely go with embroidery thread. It may or may not be stronger than regular thread but it definitely has a much more vivid appearance. It will give you that handcrafted yet professional look.

One thing to remember is that long stitches come out more easily than shorter ones because they can get snagged on things.

2 There is also quilting thread, Dual Duty Plus Quilting Thread is one brand. I'm not sure if you mean the thread for sewing your pieces together, or for the embellishments on top? .

There is also quilting thread, Dual Duty Plus Quilting Thread is one brand. I'm not sure if you mean the thread for sewing your pieces together, or for the embellishments on top?

3 For putting the pieces together, since you are hand quilting, you should use a coated hand quilting thread. It has been glazed and that allows it to slip throught your needle more easily. Use a cotton thread not a rayon one.

Rayon will get caught in the batting. For the embelishments on top are embroidered so you would use embroidery threads for that part. I think a 2 ply would be a good choice.

Superior Threads makes an excellent coated extra long staple cotton thread in 300 yard spools. superiorthreads.com/shop/category/needle... .

For putting the pieces together, since you are hand quilting, you should use a coated hand quilting thread. It has been glazed and that allows it to slip throught your needle more easily. Use a cotton thread not a rayon one.

Rayon will get caught in the batting. For the embelishments on top are embroidered so you would use embroidery threads for that part. I think a 2 ply would be a good choice.

Superior Threads makes an excellent coated extra long staple cotton thread in 300 yard spools. superiorthreads.com/shop/category/needle....

4 I agree with using embroidery thread for the embellishment on the top. I was talking about to sew my pieces together. Sounds like quilting thread is the way to go.

Thank you zen, Pop & Car! Zen, thanks for the length tip. Pop & Car, I am differently going to look into both those threads.

Thanks for the site Car! I am so excited to start!

I agree with using embroidery thread for the embellishment on the top. I was talking about to sew my pieces together. Sounds like quilting thread is the way to go.

Thank you zen, Pop & Car! Zen, thanks for the length tip. Pop & Car, I am differently going to look into both those threads.

Thanks for the site Car! I am so excited to start!

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