I'm working on the Tea Cup Block (for the Challenge/Contest) and was hoping
to use metallic threads in the embellishment.
So far, that ain't happening...
#1. Threading the needle... nearly impossible. How many times will I attempt it before giving up?
And #2. Metallic thread shreds/splinters while I'm sewing the stitches......grrrrrrr!
It seems to want to do it's own thing.
(I don't know what that is.)
Maybe... I should "spill" it over the surface and sew over it; such as a Noriko Endo Confetti quilt. That won't work, I lack her talent.
Help!
Help and Suggestions have arrived. Thank You so much!
to use metallic threads in the embellishment.
So far, that ain't happening...
#1. Threading the needle... nearly impossible. How many times will I attempt it before giving up?
And #2. Metallic thread shreds/splinters while I'm sewing the stitches......grrrrrrr!
It seems to want to do it's own thing.
(I don't know what that is.)
Maybe... I should "spill" it over the surface and sew over it; such as a Noriko Endo Confetti quilt. That won't work, I lack her talent.
Help!
Help and Suggestions have arrived. Thank You so much!
1. Don't try to sew small stitches.
2. Choose a 12" length instead of 18" to sew with.
3. Kreinik brand was suggested to me.
4. Try using this thread for couching.
5. April 12th, 2011: The Quilt Show blog post includes Bob Purcell's tips for using metallic threads. (Bob is co-owner of Superior Threads and teaches at School of Threadology).
Have a look at Sharon b's work with metallic threads (just beautiful): http://www.pintangle.com/journal/2012/2/29/work-in-progress-wednesdaycq-journal-block-2.html
I agree, metallic thread is very challenging. I'm working on a sampler that has gold stitching around each part and have to force myself to do that part. Any suggestions you receive will be of great interest!
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