tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post8740284954443353118..comments2024-03-25T21:01:10.918-05:00Comments on Heartspun Quilts ~ Pam Buda: Tutorial ~ Helpful Hints When Working With Silk ThreadHeartspun Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15846281238709228772noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-62023092820865713512014-04-08T11:32:17.994-05:002014-04-08T11:32:17.994-05:00Thank you, Pam, for sharing all your secrets - I a...Thank you, Pam, for sharing all your secrets - I actually use almost the same notions, unfortunately finding it all out the hard way by trial and error (before I found your tutorial today!). There's one minor change I made in the last months: I'm still doing most of my appliqué with silk thread, but switched over to Sajou Fil à Gant for EPP and attaching my bindings (love it for this purpose!). It was used in the past for hand-sewing and repairing gloves. "It is a waxed cotton, n°120, both fine and solid", stitches sink in nicely, but it's not as slippery as silk, no static cling, much less knotting and twisting. (I am not paid by this brand, this is just my personal experience.)<br />If you have a chance to give it a try I would love to hear your opinion.<br />Rena Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-75509590335382675522014-04-03T22:57:10.964-05:002014-04-03T22:57:10.964-05:00Interesting post. I use Auriful 50wt thread, but I...Interesting post. I use Auriful 50wt thread, but I do know some that use silk & love it.Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-86749060487786363672014-04-03T14:40:05.182-05:002014-04-03T14:40:05.182-05:00Thanks to you, Pam, I've been using the thread...Thanks to you, Pam, I've been using the thread, needle and threader but now I know how to keep the thread from slipping out all the time! Thanks for such a great tip!<br />Cheers!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520872958009985226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-4322624536694065402014-04-03T07:40:23.750-05:002014-04-03T07:40:23.750-05:00Thanks so much for sharing! I LOVE the results of ...Thanks so much for sharing! I LOVE the results of using silk thread, but it is always slipping out of the eye. No more of that frustration thanks to your tip!Lisa LKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-20413105269756419402014-04-03T01:17:02.067-05:002014-04-03T01:17:02.067-05:00Kath, if you haven't already thrown the Thread...Kath, if you haven't already thrown the Thread Heaven away, you can pry out that square and turn it over in the box. I get twice as much use of my TH when I do this.<br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-55510084513722655272014-04-03T00:27:02.585-05:002014-04-03T00:27:02.585-05:00I have never used silk thread, but whenever I have...I have never used silk thread, but whenever I have to hand sew - usually only sewing the binding on - I use BottomLine thread and I always use the slip-knot so my needle doesn't come unthreaded. Since BottomLine is a 60 wt. thread, it is also thin enough that the slip-knot doesn't interfere with the sewing. That is a great tip. I'd like to know if you have any tips on using silk thread on my longarm.Farm Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670652033638218941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-82588608691874969402014-04-02T09:46:31.307-05:002014-04-02T09:46:31.307-05:00Thanks for the great tips, Pam. I'm about to s...Thanks for the great tips, Pam. I'm about to start making some hexies, and these tips will help when I get ready to sew them together.Heartsdesirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046284753160269492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-19979691841673102942014-04-02T09:46:12.263-05:002014-04-02T09:46:12.263-05:00WOW!! Thanks for this great info!!
PWOW!! Thanks for this great info!!<br />Ppaulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964145784983121165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-18818868030295949202014-04-02T09:38:20.269-05:002014-04-02T09:38:20.269-05:00I haven't ever used silk thread or Thread Heav...I haven't ever used silk thread or Thread Heaven (is it a beeswax replacement?), but I do love those needles. What slick tips! Thanks for sharing them with us, Pam!Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-22399570371085856652014-04-02T09:20:41.392-05:002014-04-02T09:20:41.392-05:00This is SO useful, Pam! I've been using silk ...This is SO useful, Pam! I've been using silk thread for applique for years, but never thought to do the threading trick to keep it from un-threading! Since I'm just starting a Lucy Boston quilt, this will be very helpful. Thanks very much!!! AnnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-5373914583214170792014-04-02T08:12:53.578-05:002014-04-02T08:12:53.578-05:00Thanks for this great tutorial. I will be giving i...Thanks for this great tutorial. I will be giving it a try for sure. <br /> I can 't even see any of the joining stitches . Beautiful!<br />ThanksMargs Primitive Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10238048639578973127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-68040543503427746492014-04-02T07:59:54.113-05:002014-04-02T07:59:54.113-05:00I love thread heaven but have not tried silk threa...I love thread heaven but have not tried silk thread. Thanks for the tips, will try .<br />MaggeyMaggey and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069213023725295690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-20235272136462432862014-04-02T07:39:39.169-05:002014-04-02T07:39:39.169-05:00This is great information! I'm off to my LQS ...This is great information! I'm off to my LQS to get the thread heaven and #10 needles to try it out today. Thanks Kris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385768533065418458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4068518284057885551.post-87260346739032552662014-04-02T06:41:18.943-05:002014-04-02T06:41:18.943-05:00great tips. I have never used silk thread, just bo...great tips. I have never used silk thread, just bottom line for EPP. I would add one tip learned the hard way. Put the top back on your thread heaven every time. I didn't and mine went all solid and rubbery.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.com