tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post1873511910456879587..comments2024-03-20T13:07:14.957+10:30Comments on AlwaysStitching: Of needles, thread and hexagon finishesJillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05076197012454643657noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-39110186631681784942014-04-13T18:09:03.504+09:302014-04-13T18:09:03.504+09:30You bet, Katherine! Looking forward to a bit of kn...You bet, Katherine! Looking forward to a bit of knitting, too.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076197012454643657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-23013572593054364182014-04-10T11:19:11.931+09:302014-04-10T11:19:11.931+09:30I have found I have not liked mettler thread much ...I have found I have not liked mettler thread much either. You are going to be under this quilt before too much longer. Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203034266623357526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-59279210205613386772014-04-07T22:54:06.055+09:302014-04-07T22:54:06.055+09:30Thanks Margaret. I'm pleased to be moving on t...Thanks Margaret. I'm pleased to be moving on to the next stage of the quilt. I really enjoyed Melbourne- went for a friend's 80th birthday. Did a bit of shopping and went to Art Gallery. It's a great city to visit.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076197012454643657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-82999902228875220972014-04-07T16:27:59.038+09:302014-04-07T16:27:59.038+09:30To be honest I did not know there were applique ne...To be honest I did not know there were applique needles but from what you have said they were not the success you hoped for. So this amazing quilt is nearly complete you have done so well it seems to have grown at quite a pace.<br />Trust you enjoyed your time in Melbourne, I lived there for a short time in the early 70`smargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-23548636978251765702014-04-07T08:09:51.395+09:302014-04-07T08:09:51.395+09:30Thanks Monica. I may also have used a longer threa...Thanks Monica. I may also have used a longer thread than was wise at times, adding to the wear. Glad you popped by. I have been thinking your well being into my stitching meditations.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076197012454643657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2996397910883471581.post-56479646140802427102014-04-06T23:27:36.531+09:302014-04-06T23:27:36.531+09:30Very interesting post, Jillian! I think the needle...Very interesting post, Jillian! I think the needles must be the main source of the problem. I have been using some Mettler cotton on the white parts of Texas Star, and I like it quite well. I use it with a Clover embroidery needle, which is easy to thread and very sharp. When I use the 100wt silk thread, I switch to a #9 Clover applique needle and the desk threader.<br /><br />But it is lovely that you are able to use your grandmother's thread! Another benefit of cotton! We have a box of old thread from my grandmother, but it is mostly polyester/blends, so I can only use it for basting.<br /><br />You are making great strides! I am not really "back" yet, but your post caught my eye. :DMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224346283881001640noreply@blogger.com