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Which threads do you use for digitised embroidery?
Always, the final choice is yours!As a norm the industry and home sewers now use Trilobal Polyester threads, the colour is vib...
What is Woolly Nylon used for?
Woolly Nylon most often used in the loopers of an overlocker. It is a strong stretchy thread made up of very loose fibres, hence the name woolly, ...
How do I set my machine up for success with metallic threads?
Metallic threads have a bad reputation which is not fair. With some simple set up tips, quality metallic thread can be fun and...
What is glazed thread used for?
Glazed thread is a cotton thread for hand sewing only, The glazed finish (usually wax or starches) would leave residues in your machine and the re...
When do you recommend using a transparent monofilament thread?
Monofilament thread is ideally a machine thread. It is either nylon or polyester. The brands and weights that we stock are al...
When would you use silk thread?
Silk is known to be used for over 5000 years. Its softness, makes using silk thread the ultimate in luxurious stitching enjoy...
Which threads do recommend for English Paper Piecing?
There are many favourite threads for EPP.
Aurifil recommend their 80wt thread, it is 100% cotton and extremely fine so your s...
Which threads do you recommend for hand quilting?
Glazed cotton works beautifully, it provides a strong smooth thread that resists tangling. It is certainly the thread we rec...
Which threads do you recommend for machine quilting?
Machine quilting can take many forms, different textures, effects and detail. You can completely change the finished effect of...
Which threads do you recommend for piecing?
There is no definitive answer to your choice of thread, we all have preferences and different needs.
Here at Quilt Direct we use the best cotton f...
Can I use a cone on a domestic sewing machine?
Yes, you will need to have a cone holder placed at the rear of the machine and ensure the thread travels over the pole to the ...