b.glass Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Has anyone used Aurifil thread for quilting, and if so, what weight? Also, is there anything I should know about quilting batiks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have used Aurifil thread with George. I used 40 wt., (the green spool) the 50 wt (orange spool) was just a bit too lightweight to handle the thread path for me. I would use the Aurifil again on a quilt. I don't have any particulars about quilting on batiks. I have quilted a couple of them and had no problems at all. They weren't with Aurifil on those particular quilts, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I use Aurifil 50 weight for piecing and love it. I haven't quilted with it. And I use a 3.5 needle for batiks with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have used Aurifil a lot. The best combination is 40wt. top and bottom. I also have 28wt. for use on the top when I want a thicker look, and use 40wt. on the bottom with it also. I have also used Bottom Line pre-wounds with Aurifil 28wt and 40wt on top. As far as quilting on batiks goes, I have no problem with it. I think the main challenge is that it is a thinner fabric, so you need to be more careful about making sure your top and bottom thread meet within the quilt sandwich, and not towards the back, which may result in pokies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.glass Posted December 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Thanks for info on Aurifil and Batiks. Where can you purchase larger spools of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I often see this company at long arm and regular quilting shows selling Aurifil, and they sell wholesale. I assume they have the larger cones: http://www.thatthreadshop.com/aaNewSite/index1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreadWaggle Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 I actually quilt with aurifil 50 wt. on top and bottom quite often. I have used it on batik quilts. It is my go to cotton thread for dense custom quilting. I have several customers that are cotton purists and don't like the look of thick thread. I love that I don't have to slow down when I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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