Best Thread For Piecing Quilts

An example of free motion quilting by catherine.

Best thread for piecing quilts.

A 50 weight cotton thread. The groove down the front is deep to protect delicate threads from shredding. In 2013 i started sewing with connecting threads thread an amazingly affordable cotton thread. Yes the thread you re using for piecing is taking up space in the seam.

Under this system the lower the number the thicker the thread. Catherine suggests using a fine yet strong two ply 50 or 60 weight thread for piecing because it allows her to sew a true quarter inch seam. Try moving your needle to the right or switch to a thinner thread like aurifil mako cotton. All purpose piecing and quilting thread 40wt and up to 50wt are favorite threads for machine quilting and all purpose sewing.

She is also an advocate of using the same weight in the top and bottom while sewing to maintain good tension throughout the quilt top. I could change threads and not change my needle. Over the years i ve experimented with many types of thread. The needle scarf is larger and designed to prevent skipped stitches.

It s the thread shown in the big cone and is a great neutral for piecing. Like everyone i m looking to balance price and quality. The 2600 dove color is a great alternative to white as a neutral. As you can see piecing is a step by step building process.

I use the cream thread for light fabrics and the grey for darker ones. Ne is a measure of linear density and refers to the number of hanks of skein material that weigh 1 pound. I used it for piecing and quilting until i became concerned with durability. You should be able to use two colours of piecing thread.

40 weight cotton aurifil s thread weight is determined by something called number english or ne. A cream or neutral colour and a light grey. Stock up when they are on sale. An almost lint free 50 weight thread.

It s a pale almost silver like gray. Aurifil mako 50 is my go to for piecing machine quilting and binding. If you want to think less about thread and more about your beautiful fabric stash buy yourself some 40wt. Thread and use it for all of your quilting needs.

This needle is well worth the extra price.