I have a lot of 40weight 3 ply thread. Is that good for...

[Judymc]

Is that good for quilting? It is cotton and mostly YLI. thanks for any tips, Jan

[eileenkny]

Jan,
40 wt thread is good for quilting and piecing. YLI is a great brand of thread.
eileenkny 8)

[eileenkny]

thank you! It sounds like it will be perfect.

[eileenkny]

Is that good for quilting? It is cotton and mostly YLI. thanks for any tips, Jan

Hi Jan..in my opinion any thread is greate for quilting..you just need the right needle and be sure of the look you want on your quilt. Try it out on a sample...ever the ugliest thread can be beautiful it the right quilt :wink:

[eileenkny]

Thanks for all these great answers lately. I guess I made a good purchase as these spools are of great colors that I love, so they will be good for quilting.

[eileenkny]

what needle would be good with this thread????

[eileenkny]

what needle would be good with this thread????

Jan,

I always use a 90/14 or 100/16 topstitch needle with my 40 wt thread. It all depends on the fabric, If I am working with denim, I would use the heavier needle, but for the most part I keep my 90/14 stocked up.

TTFN & Happy Quilting,
Linda

[eileenkny]

Thanks SDquilter. I will try to remember that size. Probably best to print out this "thread". LOL, Jan