by noah ( edited 02 Jun 2014 ) 02 Jun 2014

Today i been thinking on fooling with thread thickness .I bought this book mark from urban Thread this morning and i wanted to tell you ,you can make this design with these thickness but my machine (husqvarna ) would not even thread reg. crotchet cotton.I have a thin one cotton but where did i put it???lol i will half to try that when i find it .



Anyone else ever tried this???hugs Carolyn

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by cfidl edited 03 Jun 2014

Excellent pieces. I really like the 50wt. cotton thread from Connectingthreads. This is what I started out with and had problems with density. When I use this thread now I usually increase the design size by at least 6%.

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

good to know thanks hugs

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by pennyhal2 03 Jun 2014

I like the difference in texture you get with the different threads. What weight is the gold thread? Thanks for posting your results!

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

60wt

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by marfa 03 Jun 2014

nice birdies, Carolyn :-)

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

thanks hugs

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by sewtired 03 Jun 2014

Very interesting. I get enough frustration with just the different embroidery threads, so I'm not likely to try this, but thanks for sharing.

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

lol good one hugs

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by rachap 03 Jun 2014

Did yoy try a #18 needle. One time i fournd some of these and bought them for no known reason but have used them several times for odd projects.

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

no i used the normal one will half to try buying one somewhere hugs

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by muflotex 03 Jun 2014

Hi Carolyn nice birdies, just a quick tought, if you can not thread it, why can it be in in the bobbin? Perhaps the thicker thread will work in the bobbin and regular top tread, works for some sewing techniks

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

well i never thought of that Sue thanks hugs

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by lidiad 03 Jun 2014

I have never used thicker or double threads. I have stitched a few crochet doilies using quilters cotton thread both on top and bobbin, as recommended by the designers, and they stitched out very well. The only thing I don't like about cotton is that it produces a lot of lint, but it's interesting to know what the other embroiders do.
Hugs, Lidia

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

yes it sure is hugs

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by spendlove Moderator 03 Jun 2014

These birds are cute aren't they? I've made them using ordinary sewing thread and they turned out well.

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

yes they sewed well hugs

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by stock 03 Jun 2014

I tried crochet but my brother would not thread either, have you tried normal machine cotton, ...wendy

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noah by noah 03 Jun 2014

yes and it sewed well hugs

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by joyce500 02 Jun 2014

When I had my machine in for them to look at it for what I thought was bad stitching, the girl suggested that I use topstitch needles all the time. I have been doing this all the time now and have not had as much trouble with any of my stitches. I get my needles at Joann's.

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

Thats great to hear .In Canada we got no Joann's .We have fabric land which is the same Hugs

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by highlandermom 02 Jun 2014

I have played with cotton threads but not crochet. These look great.

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

Thanks Mary hugs

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by sewilso 02 Jun 2014

They are cute birds Carolyn!

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

Will know more after there bath lol hugs

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by lenamae 02 Jun 2014

neet but I know my machine would not do this.
Hug Lena

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

Thanks Lena hugs

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by anssmile 02 Jun 2014

Nope, sorry, can't help, I'm reading this to see how to do it...

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

i love to play lol thanks hugs

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by ribblev 02 Jun 2014

I too like to experiment so tried 2 silky bobbin threads together as the top thread, 1 white the other yellow as the body for the current free alphabet from cutees. This has given a texture to the little chook/duck... (Chook is Aussie for chicken)... My sample is on calico using a 90/14 needle so I will have to re sew whenever I decide on the real thing. I would love to show you the sample but I am technologically challenged and do not know how.........sorry................Ann

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

Its ok Ann i to need lots of help :):)thank-you hugs

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by bowlds 02 Jun 2014

Nice!
I have often used serger thread for an old fashioned look, but not crochet thread.

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

yes i use that to thanks hugs

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by pldc 02 Jun 2014

well done! It does show quite a difference too! ~hugs~

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

thanks hugs

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by mops Moderator 02 Jun 2014

You can use thread wt 12 without problems if you have the right needle for it. A couple of years ago I bought a box of Madeira's so-called Glamour thread and it contained the right needles for it (a type of topstitch needle with a large eye) as well as a CD with special designs (larger stitch length and lower density than usual). Both the designs and the needles also worked welll with the Burmilana woolen threads.

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

oh that is so awesome i think i need to find that needle somewhere lol Glad i am not alone in my trying:);)hugs

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by basketkase 02 Jun 2014

I've not played with the thicker thread, either, but thanks for showing the difference!

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

your welcome hugs

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by 02kar Moderator 02 Jun 2014

I have heard if the thread can go through the needle, it is OK to use. but you are much braver than I am. I stick to my embroidery thread.

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noah by noah 02 Jun 2014

lol welllllllll i half to try :):)hugs

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