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Quilting Questions and Answers

Can So Fine be used for piecing?
So Fine can be used for piecing if you prefer to piece with polyester. The only caution is when ironing, not to use the iron on high heat. We prefer MasterPiece for piecing because it is a smooth, fine cotton and can be ironed without worry.

Can I quilt with serger thread?
Yes, but why would you? Most serger thread on the market is the cheapest type of spun polyester thread. When used on a serger, multiple strands of this thread are overlocked, resulting in a strong and secure stitch. However, if used as a single thread for quilting, it is weak and fluffy. It doesn't make sense to put two dollars' worth of thread onto a $300 quilt. Inexpensive serger thread has a loose twist, is not very smooth, has a lot of lint, and is not intended for single-strand use.

Will polyester thread tear my quilt?
This is a Top 10 question every year. The answer is No. If thread ever tears through the quilt, it is only because it was much stronger than the fabric. Some cotton thread is stronger than poly. To prove this, get some glazed (or coated) cotton thread and compare its breaking strength to a similar size polyester thread. Polyester is perfectly safe to use. Choose the thread by its quality and for the effect it gives and ignore the myths.

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Updated catalog What Makes Us Superior? The newest edition contains 78 pages of great information. Color sheets for all products, All Thread Reference Guides, Thread Selection Guide, Troubleshooting Guide, and much more. The newest catalog is light green in color and dated September 2009. Sold at our printing cost of $2.

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Scissor Chatelaine This scissor chatelaine is completely stitched in the hoop. The scissor chatelaine comes in 3 sizes. You have the choice of leaving it blank or you can decide to monogram or embroider or add sparkles by using crystals to the pocket. No matter what embellishments you decide to do, the results will be amazing!