tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post7126362683913560598..comments2023-09-19T06:07:16.857-07:00Comments on FRESH OFF THE SPOOL: Experiments with thread for UFO Sunday'sDanih03http://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-23647536327482094242013-08-08T19:55:50.855-07:002013-08-08T19:55:50.855-07:00I also love Isacord for free motion quilting. The...I also love Isacord for free motion quilting. The 30 wt threads (IMHO) are for thread painting aka free-motion embroidery. They are wonderful for that but like you, when I tried quilting with them, it was a disaster. OTOH, when I tried thread painting with Isacord, the result was puny. Have you tried Coats and Clark's Trilobal polyester? It sews like Isacord and has lovely glossy colors. LOVE your stitching. Terry Chase FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178776271405766299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-76674067105767648762012-09-11T00:37:00.274-07:002012-09-11T00:37:00.274-07:00Danielle, your stitching is really nice. Your disc...Danielle, your stitching is really nice. Your discussion re the pushing and pulling the piece and the effect on the thread was interesting, although it was hard to see the difference in the sample. I think I understand what your were talking about, I have a similar issue when I travel up a line. Mine don't just look more loose though, mine look more wonky. Great idea of comparing all the threads...and your design is so effective. What a great job. Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686641496335692071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-31855033935832233812012-09-10T23:33:57.625-07:002012-09-10T23:33:57.625-07:00Wow Danielle! It is so neat to see a project go fr...Wow Danielle! It is so neat to see a project go from paper to fabric, I think yours translated perfectly. It's interesting that you tried out all those different threads because your last blog post encouraged me to try something new. I had picked up a couple of spools of a Wonderfil cotton thread for quilting my daughter's quilt and I kept wondering how well it would work for me so I tried it on a UFO that I found in the guild and wow the difference! For me it was positive, but I can easily understand the dilemma you had with the sulky thread. If it doesn't work don't use it :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858317269843930322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-22956140140133708692012-09-10T20:12:35.818-07:002012-09-10T20:12:35.818-07:00Well, If I had a fabric shop, we know which ones I...Well, If I had a fabric shop, we know which ones I would carry LOL!Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-85105932545948150722012-09-10T20:12:14.579-07:002012-09-10T20:12:14.579-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-17058267084812206512012-09-10T19:46:59.170-07:002012-09-10T19:46:59.170-07:00Thank you Danielle for such a detailed comparrison...Thank you Danielle for such a detailed comparrison of threads on a quilting project. Every quilt shop seems to use a different (their favorite) brand. Your sampler is beautiful. I personally like YLI verrigated as it likes all my old machines.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15093712766438338558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-65704173534189689982012-09-10T17:15:21.410-07:002012-09-10T17:15:21.410-07:00Great experiment, Danielle! Your feathers always ...Great experiment, Danielle! Your feathers always look great though :)<br /><br />Your comment on Leah's blog a few days (or so) ago about the direction thread was wound has me wondering about a thread I bought a while ago and just did not have any luck quilting with (frayed like heck and broke every few inches). I'm going to look into that. I should also make a sample piece of different threads for future reference. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-60184214834980957652012-09-10T16:18:13.923-07:002012-09-10T16:18:13.923-07:00Are those feathers drawn by your own hand, or a co...Are those feathers drawn by your own hand, or a commercial pattern? It's really nice, very even looking. I kind of like the rainbow effect you got from trying the different threads .... it woudl be a nightmare to do on a big project though wouldn't it? LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416377717778751921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-70756129110395016532012-09-10T15:26:01.374-07:002012-09-10T15:26:01.374-07:00It's the first time I ever tried it. It's ...It's the first time I ever tried it. It's so expensive!! It seems fragile. when I took it off the bobbin winder, the piece of thread that was in the disk looked frayed. But it never broke. I wonder how it would do on traveling. I just might have to experiment before I take it back;)Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-23557620202332582562012-09-10T12:34:59.225-07:002012-09-10T12:34:59.225-07:00Great design and super smooth feathers! You've...Great design and super smooth feathers! You've gotten so much done on this sample already. I received a spool of Sulky rayon thread at some point and my machine absolutely hates it too. I would love to try silk.MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873866161092464816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-33371411853625820882012-09-10T08:50:31.180-07:002012-09-10T08:50:31.180-07:00I hadn't thought of my hand foot speed ratio c...I hadn't thought of my hand foot speed ratio changing as I switched directions. I guess no matter how consistent you think you are being, changing directions will cause resistance.I guess I was being 'to' careful! The thread test was interesting. It showed me to go with my gut and not listen to everyone else. I knew as soon as I saw that thread (the Sulky), it wouldn't work. All thanks to you;) It's good to get opinions from people, but ultimately, you have to do what's right for you.Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-57709682138135572922012-09-10T04:12:28.939-07:002012-09-10T04:12:28.939-07:00Your quilting is just gorgeous!Your quilting is just gorgeous!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871907261860609157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-11324993887210621532012-09-09T17:41:15.128-07:002012-09-09T17:41:15.128-07:00Awesome Danielle! I'm so happy you were able ...Awesome Danielle! I'm so happy you were able to do a thorough thread test of so many different brands and types and find the one YOU like the best. I wish everyone would do this!!!<br /><br />I also love the YLI Variations. It's honestly the most perfect variegated thread available because the color changes are so subtle that the quilt won't look blotchy.<br /><br />As for the different directions with your feathers - yes, almost everyone quilts on side or one direction different from the other. It will always 'feel' different. What might fix your thread issue is to speed up slightly. You might be more comfortable stitching in that direction so your hands are moving faster which is causing the bigger stitches. Put your foot down a tiny bit more and see if it helps!<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Leah<br /><br />Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-80584949988008722462012-09-09T16:34:31.788-07:002012-09-09T16:34:31.788-07:00Thanks, Barb. Thanks, Barb. Danih03https://www.blogger.com/profile/06038011201802847978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608589772277647811.post-12564658676239317772012-09-09T15:50:15.661-07:002012-09-09T15:50:15.661-07:00Wow....you do beautiful work!Wow....you do beautiful work!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.com