TerriVB Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hi all-- I have a t shirt quilt coming up soon in my list and the customer is requesting red, WHITE, and blue thread--the only one I could find is Rainbows--have never tried the stuff and wondering if anyone else has tried this combination. The shirts are backed with interfacing and I will be using QD Machine Blend. What kind of bobbin would work best for this--I have Bottom Line and So Fine in colors that would work. This is also the 1st tshirt quilt I have attempted--so really didn\'t want to try learn 2 new things at once--but guess I have to--unless someone knows of any other red, WHITE and blue thread. Thanks so much!!! Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliagraves Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 King Tut has a red white and blue combination (Superior), although it\'s a little more cream than white. I\'ve always used monopoly (clear polyester) thread with t-shirt quilts. I\'ve used Bottom Line successfully with t-shirt quilts. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Wow, Rainbows on a t-shirt quilt. I think that might be tricky. Signature has "Stars and Stripes" 100% Cotton Variegated thread. I ususally get mine at Kingsmen, but anyone that has Signature has it or can probably get it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Terri, My first real quilt last spring was a t-shirt quilt, appliqued onto denim. I didn\'t know any bettter, so I quilted the whole thing with a panto using bottom line grey, top and bobbin. It worked like a charm. I don\'t see why rainbows wouldn\'t work, but if you\'re really concerned, give a shout to Superior Threads - they can probably advise you whether there are issues to watch for. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 There is a red, white, and blue Maxi lock; and superior does have one that I think is King Tut. Does Aurofil make one, also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I personally love the Rainbow thread line. Once I got used to it and understoon what level of tension it liked, its one of my favorite to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ok--so tomorrow\'s job is to hunt the archives here and find all the info about Rainbows as I can--since some of you think this might be a problem. Most of the varigieted have cream in the mix and this customer wants white--school colors. I will keep you updated on the progress next week.... Thanks--Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Rainbows thread is beautiful and like Kathy said once you get the hang of it, it is wonderful. Using it on a t-shirt quilt is where it could be a real challenge. Sometimes there are designs on the t-shirt, in addition to the interfacing that can slow/bog the machine down a bit, that is where I think you could have a frustrating time with Rainbows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Teresa--Thanks for the info on Maxi-Loc--I ordered one of those from KM--just in case I can\'t get the hang of the Rainbows. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 This might sound dumb, but I thought you only used maxi loc with a serger, no? Am I confusing products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri MacRoy Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 :)Hi I had problems with Rainbow thread until I worked with Bob from Superior Threads. That is a company that really cares about their customer. Can\'t say enough good there. I now have one bobbin case dedicated to Rainbow thread only. Loose tension is the key. Good luck with your Tee Shirt Quilt. Geri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsilver Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I love Rainbows thread, and just used to RWB on a quilt for the Veteran\'s Administration lobby. It turned out great. I agree, you just have to know your tension. The first time I used it with CompuQuilter, I also slowed the machine down some. I didn\'t need to change my bobbin case. was able to adjust by backing off the upper tension until it felt like it HAD to be too loose to function. No more fear of Rainbows! I would not use Maxi-Loc. It is serger thread and not up to the wear and tear of quilts. I think A&E makes Signature, which is a very nice affordable thread, albeit nothing like Superior, and they also make Maxi-Loc, but the "loc" is a clue that it is for an overlock machine (serger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks for all the response on Rainbows thread--I have now conquered the fear that everyone seems to have with this--I just loosened the tension until--it felt like it would be too loose--and that was just perfect!! They quilted like a dream!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Absolutely gorgeous, Terri! And congrats on conquering your fear of Rainbows - you go, girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyeQ Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Woo Hoo! Welcome to the Rainbow lover\'s club! It turned out beautiful! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 What a great job Terri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 That is just awesome!! Great quilting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Terri, that turned out great! Did you end up loosening the tension top and bobbin? I love how that looks and want to quilt my T-shirt quilt with the Rainbow, but I\'m having issues with the top thread breaking. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Dory--I use my Towa--and had it set on 10--with aluminum bobbin--and the top tension very loose--someone said that the little hook on the tension disc should go to 8 oclock when pulling the thread back through the needle--and that is how I had it. Just keep playing--good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 This quilt turned out great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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