Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 http://www.j-quilts.co.uk/blog.html Hope the link works. (Sorry I am lazy about resizing my photograph) I was just quilting a sample out on some fleece doubling up as a throw, and was disappointed that my bright green thread did not show up. I used my longest stitch length (7) and loosened up the tension but the stitches are completely invisible. Has anyone any answers how to make the stitches show the next time I want to use fleece? I didn't use wadding, do you think this may have helped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Janette, I've not done this but I usually match the thread to my fabric. I think it looks beautiful! Gives me some ideas on some quick gifts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Heidi, Thanks..... I would normally use the same colour, but this time I wanted a bit more oomph than the same colour, although I may aswell have used invisible thread..... although it looks great and the quilt definition is good, I have a cushion with pink and green which is why I wanted the brighter green to show up, but never mind, it was just an experiment. And as for quick gifts, it only took an hour to quilt...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 What if you add a binding that is green and pink to pull in the green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yes that is a good idea, although now I have bought it home, I quite like it on my home sofa too..... there is no green here... LOL. Gotta take it back to my studio though as the idea was that it be a sample of the panto too. Maybe I'll do another one for home too. My DH has already suggested I make one for his step mum for christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I had the same thing happen to me on a customer quilt recently, Janette. We spent several minutes trying out several colors of thread, before settling on one, and then it didn't show at all! It was a flannel quilt with Quilters Dream Puff batting. The texture was fantastic, but you certainly could not see the thread color. I guess maybe a thicker thread, like King Tut or Superior Thread's 'Brytes' (30 wt. by Caryl Bryer Fallert) might help. It sounds like you had the right idea with making the stitches longer. What thread did you use? I realize now from my experience, that the thread choice doesn't matter much when using Quilters Dream Puff batting/wadding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I used Glide poly which is my favourite thread, maybe a cotton thread may have shown more. Maybe it will show when it is old and worn down!! At least this doesn't involve a customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Janette, I think it's nice as is and there's plenty of definition. Enjoyed having a look at your blog too - you have been busy. Judy http://judiquilts.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Yes it is nice definition with the fleece thanks, and yes I have been busy, and am finally getting there with my carriage too. In fact this panto was really smooth running with the edgeriders. I have just checked your new blog out too Judy, I love that fairy quilt, and your quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I llike it... may make some for christmas. I may do a fringed edge instead of binding however... (sew around the permeter leaving a 3" margin and clip every inch to make fringe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 yes I did wonder about a fringe, maybe next time though, my fleece pieces were a little bit unsquare for that, so thought it would be easier to trim afterwards to get straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi Janette, You fleece quilt is beautiful! I've done a few fleece quilts and I find it's more about showcasing the quilting design, and not the stitching or thread. I use double layers of fleece, and Vivian Love's tutorial. http://quiltswithlove.blogspot.com/2007/08/purse-dog-wants-to-share.html She fringes all her fleece throws. I think they are a lot of fun to quilt! Especially with panto designs. here is a link to some I've done as gifts: https://picasaweb.google.com/angiekiker/FleeceQuilts?authuser=0&feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Nice, Angie. I especially like the soft green paisley throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Crikey Angie, you have made a fair few fleece throws. Thanks for the link to the tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks Joan! and Janette....Fleece is plentiful now, and in the cold evenings these fleece throws are so snuggly warm. Fun to quilt too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I don't think there is anything you could have done to make the stitching show. Its just the nature of fleece. The stitches squish the fabric together tightly, then the surrounding fabric puffs up and covers over the stitching. I doubt a thicker thread would have mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I do not think there is any way to see the thread and still have a balanced tension, that is the nature of fleece! Great design, is it a panto or freehand?? PS. I know the feeling about re-sizing pictures for this forum.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connieb Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Love all your quilts on your blog. You do wonderful work. I see a couple of gotta get pantos now too. Thank you all for sharing your blogs they were fun to visit and now I have to many more ideas of things "to do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Angie thanks for the link! I see a few quick Christmas gifts in my future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamarack Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Janette your fleece throw looks great! I love practicing my feather by quilting on fleece and then I gives those as gifts. Just gave one away as a baby shower gift. Don't know how to make the threads show on fleece but if you could find a thinner fleece that might help. I don't use batting in my fleece throws, I like how soft and cuddly they are without the batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Janette love your blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Originally posted by Tamarack Janette your fleece throw looks great! I love practicing my feather by quilting on fleece and then I gives those as gifts. Just gave one away as a baby shower gift. Don't know how to make the threads show on fleece but if you could find a thinner fleece that might help. I don't use batting in my fleece throws, I like how soft and cuddly they are without the batting. That is a great idea to practice feathers, no backtracking would be visible on fleece either, I like the feel of the fleece too without the batting. Love your blog BTW - I check in regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Originally posted by Bekah Janette love your blog. [/quote Thanks Bekah, I still feel it is pretty new to me, but amazingly it has been going just over a year now, time flys when you are having fun..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Originally posted by connieb Love all your quilts on your blog. You do wonderful work. I see a couple of gotta get pantos now too. Thank you all for sharing your blogs they were fun to visit and now I have to many more ideas of things "to do". Thanks Connie...... I love visiting other peoples blogs too, there are so many inspirational quilts out there aren't there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Originally posted by Ardelle Kerr I do not think there is any way to see the thread and still have a balanced tension, that is the nature of fleece! Great design, is it a panto or freehand?? PS. I know the feeling about re-sizing pictures for this forum.... Freehand? I wish LOL.... no it is a new panto I have just bought called Alfresco and I love it - it quilted up so quickly. As for resizing - well I am just being lazy (well busy ....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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