Which Color Thread Should I Use in High-Contrast Quilts?
Question from a Quilted Joy Blog reader: “I was hoping you could discuss in your blog thread choices for high contrast quilts. I keep getting red and whites, black with various colors but also white, scrappy and no two match. How do I choose threads for high contrast quilts?” -Kelli
Beginner’s Guide to Machine Quilting: Thread Fiber Types
Modern thread is offered in a variety of fiber types. Today’s quilting world has so much diversity and, thankfully, most machines can run a variety of types of threads. Of course when you’re machine piecing, you’ll want to stick with your trusted cotton thread. Of all the thread fibers out
Beginner’s Guide to Machine Quilting: Thread Weight and Ply
Have you ever tried to decipher the label on a cone of thread? Finding the name, color and fiber type is fairly straight forward but many times there are other numbers on the thread that might be a mystery to you. In this article we are going to take a
Quilting with Invisible Threads
Have you tried quilting with invisible threads? If you haven’t yet, you might be surprised by them! Invisible or monofilament threads have a bit of a bad reputation. They used to be heavy, stiff, and super strong. The invisible threads of today are still strong, but they’re softer, thinner, and
The Top 5 Glide Thread Colors of 2018
Recently we got a great question from one of our blog followers. They wanted to know which colors of Glide Thread were the most popular thread colors of 2018. So, I went back through our records and found our Top Five Glide Thread colors over the last year. Why I
Introducing Premo-Soft Thread!
If you’ve followed me for any length of time or taken a class with me, you’ve probably heard that I’m a bit of a Thread Bimbo! While some quilters collect fabric, I love to collect thread. I want all the colors, in all the weights, and all the sizes! Today
My Favorite Prewound Bobbin for Longarm Quilting
Prewound bobbins are a hot topic among machine quilters. Everyone has their own opinion about them – some people love them while others won’t touch them. Personally, I love prewound bobbins! It’s hard to beat simply reaching into a box and pulling out a perfectly wound bobbin. Here in the
Get to Know the Yankee Doodle Dandies!
Are you ready to have a Yankee Doodle Dandy day? We’re here to help you get a head start on all your patriotic themed projects with our June Glide thread of the Month Pack. This month we’re celebrating the red, white, and blue with our Yankee Doodle Dandies collection. We
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