When we introduced yli hand quilting thread 24 years ago it was the best hand quilting thread in the market.
Thread weight for hand quilting.
Thread weight is only one of many factors to consider when selecting a machine quilting thread.
A 40 weight thread is a popular choice for quilting while 30 weight threads are more visible.
More plies more strength don t ever use hand quilting thread in a machine because it s coated with wax and it will gum up the works.
It is adapted from the aurifil product guide.
The special glaze coating adds strength and keeps the thread from displacing any lint.
One colour fits all with an unmistakable attitude of returning to.
Use the right thread size for the things you sew.
Hand quilting thread new.
The first number reveals the thread s weight and the second tells us the number of plies a 50 3 thread has a weight of 50 and is made with 3 plies of yarn.
Designed for hand quilting.
Though our new version is slightly different from the original it still is the best.
Remember a higher thread weight number means a thinner thread.
Treasure hand quilting thread is is made to handle the stress that hand quilting thread must endure for tight smooth stitches.
With this system thread weight decreases as weight numbers increase.
The fraction on the thread spool tells you the weight and the number of plies or strands twisted together for instance 60 2 is 60 weight thread with 2 plies.
A 50 3 thread is commonly used for piecing but other equivalent sizes work just as well.
Lighter 50 weight threads usually blend into the fabric.