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How much thread should I buy? Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. 01-18-2007
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Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. on January 18, 2007, 1:53 pm
I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a
McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open
quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I
will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now.
If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and
applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer
thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future
time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin
and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely
no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each
spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how
many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from
my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140652070060435514EeFgdB

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.


Posted by Mary on January 18, 2007, 2:50 pm
I generally purchase lots and lots of thread, and have never regretted
it a bit! 100% cotton is the only thread I use with quilting (and
mending), and the particular brand I like best isn't always available,
so when I find it I get at least 10 spools of white and the same in
black, plus 5 or 6 in ecru. I do a fair amount of whole cloth
quilting, too, and usually use a brightly colored thread for the
stitching as well as for attaching all the colored sashing for
window-pane construction and edging, and have found that 5 to 6 spools
will do for one twin-sized quilt if the sashing and quilting are to be
the same color. For one color of stitching and another color in
sashing, I find I use between 2 and 3 spools of each color. These
numbers do not allow for sashing on the back, and I use white sashing
and thread for backs. Having plenty of thread on hand makes me happy,
and I suppose it's similar to having a nice fat stash of fabrics on
hand. My grandmother said she felt really rich with a full button box,
and I understand what she meant!


Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
> I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
> 120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a
> McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open
> quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I
> will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now.
> If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and
> applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer
> thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future
> time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin
> and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely
> no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each
> spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how
> many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from
> my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140652070060435514EeFgdB
>
> Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.


Posted by Ceridwen on January 18, 2007, 2:52 pm
Wow, nice top! I'm really impressed that you are actually planning on the
number of spools you'll need. I'm not that organized. I just go with the
flow and pull my hair out if I run out. Then again, the LQS is only 20 miles
away for me. I wonder if anyone has a formula.

By finer, what do you mean? Are you talking a 60wt thread, which is
considered an embroidery thread?

I use Metler silk finish 50 wt, my favorite. I usually average 2-3 large
spools per queen size, depending on how much quilting. Geezz, I hope that's
right. I usually have a few spools of the colors I tend to use most often
like off white etc. A large spool has 547 yards.

Good luck. Looking forward to reading what others have to say.


--
Carole
Champlain, NY

http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea
http://360.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea


>I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
> 120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a
> McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open
> quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I
> will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now.
> If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and
> applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer
> thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future
> time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin
> and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely
> no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each
> spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how
> many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from
> my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-
>
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140652070060435514EeFgdB
>
> Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
>



Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. on January 18, 2007, 4:46 pm
Okay, I just re-read my McTavishing book. She recommends The Bottom
Line by Superior Threads. Here's what the book says:

"My secret to beautiful McTavishing is to show off the texture of the
quilting, not the path. To create the illusion of intertwined
harmonious lines, we have to hide our thread path with a very thin
thread. I really enjoy using The Bottom Line by Superior Threads. I
also use this thread in needle turn applique because it's similar to
silk thread. The thread was originally intended as a bobbin thread
only, but the majority of quilters find it an excellent top thread as
well"

If Karen McTavish endorses it, then it's good enough for me..... unless
someone here has had any issues with it? I can order that thread online
instead of buying it in Springfield, but I still have the same problem.
How much do I order??? Argh!

Leslie & The Confused Furbabies in MO.- getting ready for a big snow
this weekend. Ugh!

Ceridwen wrote:
> Wow, nice top! I'm really impressed that you are actually planning on the
> number of spools you'll need. I'm not that organized. I just go with the
> flow and pull my hair out if I run out. Then again, the LQS is only 20 miles
> away for me. I wonder if anyone has a formula.
>
> By finer, what do you mean? Are you talking a 60wt thread, which is
> considered an embroidery thread?
>
> I use Metler silk finish 50 wt, my favorite. I usually average 2-3 large
> spools per queen size, depending on how much quilting. Geezz, I hope that's
> right. I usually have a few spools of the colors I tend to use most often
> like off white etc. A large spool has 547 yards.
>
> Good luck. Looking forward to reading what others have to say.
>
>
> --
> Carole
> Champlain, NY
>
> http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea
> http://360.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea
>
>
> >I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
> > 120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a
> > McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open
> > quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I
> > will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now.
> > If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and
> > applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer
> > thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future
> > time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin
> > and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely
> > no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each
> > spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how
> > many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from
> > my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-
> >
> > http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140652070060435514EeFgdB
> >
> > Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
> >


Posted by Laurie G. on January 18, 2007, 5:02 pm
See my previous post.......if it comes on cones, buy 2 - one for the top
thread and one for the bobbins and you will have plenty.......

Laurie G. in CA

> Okay, I just re-read my McTavishing book. She recommends The Bottom
> Line by Superior Threads. Here's what the book says:
>
> "My secret to beautiful McTavishing is to show off the texture of the
> quilting, not the path. To create the illusion of intertwined
> harmonious lines, we have to hide our thread path with a very thin
> thread. I really enjoy using The Bottom Line by Superior Threads. I
> also use this thread in needle turn applique because it's similar to
> silk thread. The thread was originally intended as a bobbin thread
> only, but the majority of quilters find it an excellent top thread as
> well"
>
> If Karen McTavish endorses it, then it's good enough for me..... unless
> someone here has had any issues with it? I can order that thread online
> instead of buying it in Springfield, but I still have the same problem.
> How much do I order??? Argh!
>
> Leslie & The Confused Furbabies in MO.- getting ready for a big snow
> this weekend. Ugh!
>
> Ceridwen wrote:
>> Wow, nice top! I'm really impressed that you are actually planning on
>> the
>> number of spools you'll need. I'm not that organized. I just go with
>> the
>> flow and pull my hair out if I run out. Then again, the LQS is only 20
>> miles
>> away for me. I wonder if anyone has a formula.
>>
>> By finer, what do you mean? Are you talking a 60wt thread, which is
>> considered an embroidery thread?
>>
>> I use Metler silk finish 50 wt, my favorite. I usually average 2-3
>> large
>> spools per queen size, depending on how much quilting. Geezz, I hope
>> that's
>> right. I usually have a few spools of the colors I tend to use most
>> often
>> like off white etc. A large spool has 547 yards.
>>
>> Good luck. Looking forward to reading what others have to say.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Carole
>> Champlain, NY
>>
>> http://photos.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea
>> http://360.yahoo.com/ceridwen_rhea
>>
>>
>> >I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
>> > 120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a
>> > McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open
>> > quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I
>> > will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now.
>> > If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and
>> > applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer
>> > thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future
>> > time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin
>> > and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely
>> > no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each
>> > spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how
>> > many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from
>> > my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-
>> >
>> > http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2140652070060435514EeFgdB
>> >
>> > Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
>> >
>



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