dancing bear Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am preparing to quilt a top and I tried a lot of invisible threads that I have on hand - on a practice piece - interesting to say the least - and decided that I like the Sew-Art International Invisible Nylon thread the best. Went on-line to order and lo! and behold! this thread is not being produced anymore. Sigh ... so before I go to my runner-up, I thought I'd ask if anyone has any spools of this thread that they don't use. They are small spools (3000 yds) so I'll need a bunch. Let me know here or you can email me at sylvia1104@comcast.net. Thanks! Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hi Sylvia, Sorry it took so long to reply. I tried yesterday but either my computer or the site would not let me. I am sorry to say I have never even heard of that invisible thread. Hope someone else can help. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnQuilts Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 It was probably the best invisible thread. I'm sorry to hear it isn't being made any more. If you look on Harriet Hargrave's website, she has some invisible thread that they claim is like the Sew Art. I haven't tried Harriet's, so don't know. Maybe it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks to both of you. I'll check out HH site. My runner up thread is YLI Invisible. I did try the Allure silk thread from fil-tec in black...boy, that thread is absolutely yummy. I'm going to be searching for places to use that thread! And placing an order for more colors. To bad it doesn't come in an invisible "color"! Anyone found that stray cone of Sew-Art invisible thread yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 The Fil-tec Essence in clear is my very favorite invisible and very inexpensive. If your search for the Sew-art doesn't work, perhaps give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Are you looking for clear or smoke? I have 6 new smoke, 1 barely started, 2 new clear, 2 used a little. These are 1,500 yard spools. Let me know if you are interested in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Sharon, yes! I'll e.mail you! Linda, I auditioned the essence but it is too shiny for the look I'm going for. Thanks to everyone for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 I love Essence too. I'm surprised to hear that it's too shiny. Once it gets stitched down, you can't even see it. Well, at least on the huge appliqué quilt I'm doing. I hope you find what you want. For the record, as a long arm quilter, I wouldn't buy a thing from Harriet Hargrave. She openly campaigns against long arm quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Linda S. - I auditioned a bunch of thread including the Essence on a black practice piece, since I'll be actually quilting on black, and the Essence has a real shine to it. It's pretty but too much shiny going on with that black background. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 sharon, I sent you an email . Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 If you're actually quilting 'out in the open' on black material, why wouldn't you use black thread? Just out of curiosity? I am currently working on a huge jacobean appliqué with black background and using the Essence to quilt around and on the appliqué (outline work only). I can't see it, and I've got a halogen side light shining on it. When it comes to actually doing design work on the black fabric, however, I won't be using the invisible, but black silk thread. I'm sure you have your reasons, but I would think it would be a whole lot easier just to use black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion, Linda. I realize that sewing on black can be problematic so I'm prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Sylvia, did you try Essence in smoke instead of clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hello Vickie! Yep, tried both. You should see my practice/audition quilt... I even labelled all tests so I'd remember which is which..thank goodness! I keep going back to check out the different threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Great idea to label them, Sylvia. I hope you find the one you need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi Sylvia - yes, it is true that quilting with black thread on black fabric is a bit tricky. The key to doing it and being able to see what you're doing is having a light coming from the side, at an angle, so it highlights the texture of the quilting. I have a halogen art display light I can clamp to the top of my machine. The neck is long enough to come down and shine on what I'm doing. I would recommend an LED light if you can find one. I've been burned twice by my halogen light and it is not something you really want to mess with. I've been on the lookout for an LED that would work. Stella makes a great light, but I don't think the neck is long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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