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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I am late to the party so I have only completed the 8 Small House 1 units so far. I realize this post is too late for everyone...03-24-2021, 11:30 AM
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Most Color My World quilters probably think of you as the trouble shooter for all thing Color My World.
They may not...03-23-2021, 06:47 AM -
I moved the first of the year but I had ordered the fabric kit. Now when I opened it i didnt find any directions or the...03-22-2021, 12:38 PM
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I’m jumping ahead a bit....made brown fusible bias for tree trunks & now experimenting with dif shapes & fabrics...03-21-2021, 05:37 PM
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Thought I’d start a thread where those of us using wool can post on progress when using this alternative medium for this...03-19-2021, 04:31 PM
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Because I am using a dark background I plan to make lighter coloured trees. I know that the 14 yards of bias tape required...03-17-2021, 07:39 PM
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I can't find anything that mentions about what kind/size needle that is recommended if sewing with 60 wt thread on top and...03-14-2021, 08:04 PM
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I have only machine QUILTED a few small projects but I always run out of thread.
HOW MUCH THREAD SHOULD I BUY FOR A 120 X 120 QUEEN SIZE QUILT WITH MODERATELY DENSE QUILTING?
ALL THE SAME COLOR
All over quilting on a domestic machine.
Plan to buy BOTTOM LINE for he bobbin.
I just want a good ball park amount so maybe I will not run out in the future. ( I will probably buy extra) I have no idea on where to start. I just do not want to run out this time.
Lady Rags
.From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood
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Superior Threads has a reference chart for that. I used that to figure how much thread for my last big quilt. It recommended 3 spools of my choice of thread. I used part of one!! :shock:
So I guess moderate - light - dense... it is all relative. :wink:
At least that is a good starting point and .... I'd rather be safe! I'm too far away from quilt shops and do a lot of shopping online.
JoyceJules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines. -
I have the latest copy of The Quilt Life and Alex and Ricky talk about that very subject...all about threads. The answer is for a queen size it will take 600-1,600 yards and for a king it will take 700-2,000 yards...all depending on how dense the quilting. I find I always am afraid of running out and buy too much. I'll bet your quilt will be a beauty.
Nancy in NCJules~
@julesquilts on IGÂ
working farm wife and quilter in the off-seasons
Tired.Â
Modern quilter, QOV volunteer, Improv, FPP w/o stitching on paper, freehand quilting on my long-arm.
Bernina Artista 200E, Elna Serger, Handi Quilter Fusion, a lot of old Singers and other vintage and antique machines.Comment
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Buy a cone of thread. Economical in the long run and you will never run out of thread, quilting or piecing. I bought a thread stand and have it sitting behind my machine...... Wouldn't have it any other way!
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...tand/products/
Barbara
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I would also buy a cone of thread, Anna! Use the thread stand, because the cones are manufactured so that the thread feeds off the top of the cone like it does on long-arm machines.
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
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I once quilted a simple 2 inch crosshatch over the entire surface of a 80"x 90" quilt. I just made it with inches left on a 500 yard spool. I used the same thread front and back.
This is my point of reference based on my personal experience. I now always buy more. :wink:
Jolene
It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !Comment
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