Carathren Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I've read a great deal about using monofilament for echoing applique. Is there ever a reason when you would use it on a wall hanging vs thread? It seems like that is 'frowned upon'. I've only used it once for a quilt. It worked great but I am considering using it for my freehand on a wall hanging. There is some applique on it and I thought I would use the mono throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Whoever has "frowned upon" invisible thread hasn't tried it or hasn't found the perfect use for it. I just used Essence monofil by Filtec on an entire double quilt. The customers budget wouldn't support thread color changes needed for separate quilting of white and very colorful fabric in the piecing--- she suggested invisible thread and it worked great for a medium overall. You wouldn't opt for this type of thread for micro-stitching because of the bit of shine you can get. But most other applications are fine. You can ditch and outline with it--really its best use. You can do CCs, line work--anything. All that shows is needle holes and texture. The thread I mentioned above is the absolute thinnest mono I've used. Smaller than a hair and forgiving with a tiny bit of tension tweaking. Loosen the top and the bobbin tension and test it out. Minimal breakage. And the Filtec is super inexpensive. I've used Monolon (Superior) and Monofil (Madeira). The Essence is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattie-Sue Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Great info again Linda. I am not that experienced and have only used Superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I too use Essence from Fil-Tec -- mostly for all the SID in my custom quilts. It's very thin, but quite strong (compared to a lot of monofilament), and it is not as shiny as Monopoly or Madeira Monolon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Great information, both Lindas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Gals, is it less shiny than the matte finish monopoly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Great info, I haven't tried that brand, but I will now. I use it a lot for SID and for outlining the tons of appliqué quilts I seem to get…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carathren Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Super information. I've never tried Essence but I'll look into it. Thank you for your input!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leida Glez Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I read that the nylon monofilament yarn resists less heat and is less resistant than polyester monofilament. I would like to work with nylon because it shines less, have you had problems with heat resistance or friction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyday Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Thank you for all this info. I used Madera in the bobbin once when I was using my DSM. Ithe was okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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