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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 09-26-2004, 01:07 PM (1 of 8)
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My dh just blessed me with an early birthday gift of a new sewing machine. It does alphabets & numbers and some nice stitches, I was wondering if embroidery thread would make a nicer look with these than the regular poly/cotton thread. It looks a little thin to me. I am embroidering the name on a baby quilt and want it to look really nice. If so, can anyone recommend what kind to use?  TIA! Jen in CA |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 09-27-2004, 11:55 AM (2 of 8)
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I use Mettler and Robinson-Anton...poly and/or rayon. Stay away from cheap thread....it will not work well in the new machine and will lint up and possibly break in the needle. Always use the most expensive thead you can buy...it's cheaper in the long run because it keeps your machine in good running order. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 09-27-2004, 02:35 PM (3 of 8)
Thank you for your response  Now, (and this is probably a really dumb question--so pardon me for asking) do you use embroidery thread in a horizontal spool with the cap on, or in a vertical spool? And when you buy the super big size spools--what do you do with them? TIA Jen in CA |
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From: paroper
Date: 09-27-2004, 04:09 PM (4 of 8)
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The way that I was taught is if the thread wraps around the spool like your bobbin it is supposed to stand up. If the thread crosses itself in little "x's", you lay it down. The exception is if you use an independant thread stand with a tall hook. Rather than explain it to you, here is a picture: http://www.clotilde.com/cl/product_group.asp?listtype=search&searchterm=thread+stand&dept_name=Search+Result%3A+thread+stand&g_id=287925 These can be used for almost any type of thread and will hold the large thread cones too. They can be found in almost any large sewing center. If you choose to purchase one, be sure that you get a cast iron base, not plastic. The plastic ones fall over. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 09-27-2004, 04:27 PM (5 of 8)
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I put my thread in both...vertical and horizontal. I have a 5 thread spool stand that stands behind my machine (it's an embroidery/sewing). They also sell 10 spool types (Martha Pullen, www.allbrands.com, www.embroideryonline.com, etc) I use caps and thead nets, depending on the thread and what I'm doing. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 09-27-2004, 04:48 PM (6 of 8)
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Thank you both for your help I'm taking a deep breath and gonna dive in.... horizontally... cuz my thread x's over itself Thanks for being so nice and helpful to a newbie. Jen in CA |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 09-27-2004, 07:29 PM (7 of 8)
It worked. YAAAAAY!!!  I really like the look of it with the embroidery thread, too. Thank you both so much for your help. Jen in CA |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263
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From: paroper
Date: 09-27-2004, 07:46 PM (8 of 8)
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Glad we could help a little.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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