JBCorson Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 HI, I have a quilt top the piecer wants me to use Glide thread. Do any of you use this? What do you use in the bobbin? I have only used cotton threads….. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Glide is a beautiful thread. Has a little sheen to it. I am using it now on a quilt. I use the Magna Glide Classic bobbins almost exclusively. The Magna Glide Delights are nice too, but not as much thread on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddyhomes Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I just posted a thread issue, and have learned with Glide thread, that the Saskatchewan dry winter air is not good for it. This air may not be good for any thread. I mist the cone with water during the quilting process and it works wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Joan: Glide is a polyester embroidery thread. It is 2 strand, and not as strong as poly long arm thread like YLI, or Permacore. I don't use cotton thread, so I can't compare it to what you've been using. It has a bright look and the stitch definition is very nice. It works pretty well, and lots of folks use it. I've used both Glide in the bobbin, and Bottom Line with satisfactory results. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Glide is a favorite of mine, I use it often...it has a sheen that looks really elegant. I use Glide in the bobbin as well - a lot of folks like the Magna Glide prewound bobbins around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I love Glide thread and have gradually been moving over to using it most of the time. I will use the prewound Magna Glide almost exclusively or if not Bottom Line. I haven't had any problem with breaking, quite the opposite Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrhash Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I am trying to use a sample spool of Glide with the prewound Magna Glide. Batting is warm and Natural. I loosened the bobbin case and then tried again after loosening the top thread. It looks fine but feels like the batting is being poofed (sorry I have a hard time describing this). The stitching I have done is with the Stonehenge wide width, W&N batting and a piece of cut off backing. After loosening the bobbin casing the thread came off just like I saw on the Jamie Whalen video. But should it be loosened more? I would appreciate any advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Jlrhash - have you taken out the little spring that is inside your bobbin case? You need to do this with the magna glide bobbins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi Joan and any quilters that live in a dry area: Try soaking the spools, cones in Mineral oil. I find that helps a lot, still on occasion I have to sprits it a bit with water or use a bit of Sewers Aid. I think the mineral oil could be used the same way as Sewers Aid just drizzle a bit down the thread. Use a medical eye dropper or get some of those little bottles with very narrow tips and use one of those to hold the mineral oil for drizzling down the side of the cones/spools. Thanks for that info, Andrea. I'd not heard about removing the spring. You do mean the black one inside the bobbin case? Thanks muches, Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Rita - yes, the flimsy thin metal thing inside your bobbin case - only take it out if you are using magna glide bobbins. Keep it in a safe spot, for when you need it for regular bobbins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I purchased a second bobbin case for the Magna glide bobbins. That way I don't have to worry about putting the spring in and out. A second bobbin case is a good investment anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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