A couple of weeks ago I posted an image of threads that had been very kindly sent to me by Alex Veronelli of Aurifil threads, and the link I have provided is to the Aurifil blog. I had particularly asked for some heavier weight threads- the Rayon 12 weight and Alex also sent the heavier cotton thread in 30 weight plus some of the lana threads ( yet to use but will be doing so). As some of you know who have done classes with me , I run two threads through the top of my machine in order to get a thivcker thread line ( and yes my machine has tension hiccoughs with that, but I think my machine is a tension drama queen and if she keeps it up she will be getting traded in- first I will see what happens if a buy a new set of bobbins as those plastic bobbins tend to get misshapen from the heat of spinning).
Anyway I am here to report that I love love love those twelve weight rayon threads ( yes ms drama queen machine did have a few annoying tension jumps as you can see from the close-up) but how wonderfully do these threads sit on the fabric in the quilting process?? The threads are saying look at me, aren't I gorgeous. The blue and yellow thread are the rayon and the red and variegated thread are the cotton. I really like both. So I will be finding out how I can get more colours as this is exactly the kind of thread I have been looking for. The piece is constructed from orange coloured polyester fibre ( lutradur for want of a better word or spun polyester) which a friend bought in a Toto in Paris, with hand dyed cotton laid underneath.
The piece measures 35cm square and is for sale for $95 US Inclusive of postage.
13 comments:
I tried a similar thread in a fairylike gold-green for hand quilting. I takes some patience, because the thread likes to slip out of the needle, but the result is beautiful, especially in zig-zag stitches.
wow - that's gorgeous dijanne.
i have some aurifil threads i haven't used yet - i'll dig them out and have a play. great colours!
That is a beautiful piece. I have just started using 2 threads of rayon for a better variety of shading but haven't tried Aurifil so will have to check them out.
Love the colours in this one....
...and the rings of stitch.....
I really love this piece...and the threads are gorgeous!
Such a festive piece! Love those threads.
Hi Dijanne,
You "love love love those twelve weight threads"... Well I love love love your piece.
Beautiful !!!
Catherine G 78
My God they are gorgeous xx
you have the right idea about finding a thread you like, and stocking up in different colors! I have a brand I use that works great on my machine for free motion, and it would be difficult for anyone to convince me to use anything else anymore!
Beautiful stitching, a beautiful piece you have posted here! Thanks for sharing!
I love the colours you have used in this piece of work.
I shall be adding those threads to my shopping list.
Hey Dijanne! I have been experimenting with a thick thread myself. Superior Poly Quilter -- 14 weight I think. Variegated yellow. I wasn't sure if I could run it through my machine -- I used a Topstitch 100 needle & 2 on my upper tension. Anyway -- you might like this thread also. Your piece is beautiful.
A sunny piece - the colours are so cheerful.
Simply beautiful!
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