Quilting and thread question

Fiber & Textile Discussion and Questions
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Has anyone used machine embroidery thread to quilt with?

I may have had a midnight run in with an 8 pack of glow in the dark machine embroidery thread that was too good a deal to pass up. And I’m a sucker for glow in the dark everything.

I think it will be awesome for Halloween quilts. Anyone know if I’m setting myself up for failure or if I’m an inspired genius?

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I don’t know either but I can’t wait to see what you do with this!

(I’m voting for inspired genius.)

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I know @Cindy has used glow in the dark something or other, maybe it’s that…

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Most definitely you can. Machine embroidery thread is thinner but still strong for machine quilting. Just be sure to use a good needle. I have used metallic embroidery thread as well.

Using embroidery thread for quilting

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Ooooooh. I am excited for this @sloth003! I can’t wait to see what you make.

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Sounds reasonable to me-- I have not used my glow embroidery thread with my regular sewing machine, but only because it’s on too big a spool & I haven’t actually got a good feed set-up for it.

I look forward to seeing the fun you have with this!

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I have used machine embroidery thread for quilting with no issues. Just be sure to check the tension, I had to adjust mine slightly.

@AntBee is correct, I’ve also used glow-in-the-dark thread for sewing and quilting.

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