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by mad14kt 27 Apr 2010 ( edited Apr 27'10 21:24 )
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What's the difference between quilting thread and regular thread? Is it the thickness? TIA ;D

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by bikermomfl 27 Apr 2010
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quilting thread is thicker and stronger to hold the multiple layers together, regular thread is a standard weight for sewing clothing and embroidery thread is thinner and shinier for appearance. You also have metalics which are flat and stretchy. Hope this helps...... ;-)
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by mad14kt 27 Apr 2010
Thanks so much for your assistance ;D *2U
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by pokeyhorse 27 Apr 2010
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Quilting thread is usually 100% cotton.
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by mad14kt 27 Apr 2010
TU ;D *2U
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by Simplesewer1 27 Apr 2010
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Quilting thread also has has a coating on it sometimes . Its stronger than some but not others and it cand damage your machine (break Needles ) if you dont watch what you are doing and use the rite needle Lol !! Hope this helps
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by joann13100 27 Apr 2010
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Quilting thread is thicker and sturdier than sewing thread. Usually it is made of longer staple cotton fibers so it is less prone to breakage when quilting.