metallic thread

[Joy]

Just wanting information on metallic thread

Do you like it ?

Do you use it often?

Do you have any problems with the tention and what size needle do you use with it

Thanks for your help

[quiltmonkey]

I love it! You just have to play with various settings to get the tension right. With metallics, I tend to use a larger needle 4.0 or 4.5 and Sewer's Aid really helps slick up the thread so it goes through the needle easier.

[GrandmaLKB]

I tried Metallic thread for the first time a couple days ago. It was a spool from Superior that I got as a "freebie" or sample or ?? Anyway, I used a 4.0 needle, loosen the tension some and ran Magna Glide Delight for the bobbin. Sewed out beautifully. I was just playing around on a practice piece, so haven't done a whole quilt with it yet. Since it was on a spool, I used the spool holder thingy and just let the spool spin freely, but not too fast. I'd like to try a cone now !

[Quilting Heidi]

I love Superior Metallics and don't usually have any problems with it. I use bottomline in the bobbin and a 4.0 needle. Like Shana said sewers aid can help if you are getting breakage.

[Joy]

Thank you all for your help

I am not sure what sewers aid is Sharna

I put in a order today for some mettalic thread

Thanks

[Quilting Heidi]

Joy,

Sewers aid can be found at Joanns or most sewing stores. It is a thread lubricant. You can buy a bigger bottle at Kingsmen quilts.

[quiltmonkey]

Here's a snapshot of what the Sewer's Aid bottle looks like

[MarieBrewer]

I read somewhere to use mineral oil instead of sewer's aid. I did the other day and I'd say I got the same results. Anybody ever tried that?

[grannyju]

Is Sewer's Aid oily like mineral oil? Does either one of them get on your quilt when you use them? Or do they just evaporate?

Julie

2007 Millenium