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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Thread: Color and Tension

Question. What is the best way to choose the right color thread?
Answer. Good: compare the colors on the computer or a printed color sheet.
Better: Use a thread color card made with the actual thread to compare colors.
Better yet: Obtain the thread stitch-outs available for variegated threads such as King Tut. These stitch-outs show the actual thread stitched onto both light and dark fabrics.
Best: Buy one of everything.

Question. My machine has automatic tension. Do I still need to adjust the tension settings?
Answer. This is a big YES. The newer machines are coming with tighter and tighter tensions. Most machines are preset with fairly tight top tension and adjusted to sew (not quilt and embroider) with a 50 or 60 wt. polyester thread. The preset tension is too tight for most quilting and embroidery applications. Learn to override the automatic tension and loosen it to the point that works best. On most machines, we set the top tension between 2.0 and 3.5. When using metallic thread, we go all the way down to a 1.

Next issue: embroider a little romance

from Bob Purcell of Superior Threads

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