tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post4573185053161762101..comments2023-09-27T06:26:23.924-04:00Comments on Subversive Stitchers: Women Armed with Needles: Threading Your Way Through the Quiltscape Guided by Sarah SmithDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419344655830579965noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-90810211128525929252009-12-14T20:06:52.200-05:002009-12-14T20:06:52.200-05:00Gorgeous work!! I like Superior threads and Aurifu...Gorgeous work!! I like Superior threads and Auriful. I need to take more time and play more! LOLKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094098169855345422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-27033359703037855952009-12-12T17:31:42.742-05:002009-12-12T17:31:42.742-05:00I'd love to own this book. Sarah Smith's ...I'd love to own this book. Sarah Smith's techniques on thread play could be a great source for future projects. I favorite thread I've used to date is the razzle dazzle thread I used in bobbin work for a jacket I made. Very easy to do adn quite a nice sparkly effect on the denim I used. <br />JAneQuiltsmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346313090377024308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-79570904912532722922009-12-10T14:20:09.360-05:002009-12-10T14:20:09.360-05:00For Linda: hope Santa is good to you --Grin--!
F...For Linda: hope Santa is good to you --Grin--!<br /><br />For MichiGoose: thanks for sharing your copy of my book...good word-of-mouth is the best! <br /><br />Cheers and thanks again to all, SarahSarah Ann Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917752257414120820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-51863380192196454482009-12-10T14:18:42.964-05:002009-12-10T14:18:42.964-05:00WOW.... get swamped for a couple of days and SO M...WOW.... get swamped for a couple of days and SO MANY kind comments! THANK YOU!<br /><br />For Barb R in Hawaii, I have used Mettler for eons, and many of my earlier quilts use it for the quilting. When I want a matte finish, I still use both the 50 and 60-wt, the latter when I want something particularly unobtrusive (for example, for background quilting)!<br /><br />For Lynn---try a Topstitch Sarah Ann Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917752257414120820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-87414809754182239932009-12-10T12:49:30.854-05:002009-12-10T12:49:30.854-05:00I felt like I'd "died and gone to heaven&...I felt like I'd "died and gone to heaven" when I was directed to this site. So many interesting articles and links. Sarah Smith's work is wonderful and lots of good commentary in this article. I love hearing about non-traditional fiber artists and their work. <br />thank youJuanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103720777736955232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-37268664252624736652009-12-08T18:59:57.979-05:002009-12-08T18:59:57.979-05:00Superior Threads make so many wonderful threads an...Superior Threads make so many wonderful threads and I love to use them. The King Tut variegated rank at the top of my list.<br />Thanks for sharing this wonderful information.<br />Robin, so. IN<br />indyqltr@hotmail.comRobinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-65806851502244724952009-12-08T10:15:22.630-05:002009-12-08T10:15:22.630-05:00I find the 50 weight DMC Brillante d'Alsace co...I find the 50 weight DMC Brillante d'Alsace cotton is perfect for Stitch Painting. The colors are muted yet still clear and blend beautifuly when the effect wanted is natural and/or nature based. This thread works especially well since the stitch painting techniques include small circle stitching, jump stitches and haphazard stitching, all with the pressure foot down. I learned these Gina DeLorenzihttp://www.contemporaryquiltart.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-51530966928737897612009-12-08T10:14:09.028-05:002009-12-08T10:14:09.028-05:00I find the 50 weight DMC Brillante d'Alsace, c...I find the 50 weight DMC Brillante d'Alsace, cotton is perfect for Stitch Painting. The colors are muted yet still clear and blend beautifuly when the effect wanted is natural and/or nature based. The thread works especially well since the stitch painting techniques include small circle stitching, jump stitches and haphazard stitching, all with the pressure foot down. I learned these Gina DeLorenzihttp://www.contemporaryquiltart.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-32767446603189477352009-12-08T09:57:39.520-05:002009-12-08T09:57:39.520-05:00This has been a great read. I'm a fairly new ...This has been a great read. I'm a fairly new quilter and am only just realising how very important the threads are. I've always used Gutermann as that's what I can get easily but am going to be a lot more selective from now on. Thanks for all the tips.Lis Harwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700965811840448266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-610680269603697322009-12-07T22:03:19.656-05:002009-12-07T22:03:19.656-05:00I love Superior threads. Every one that I have us...I love Superior threads. Every one that I have used has been great. I have used Masterpiece for piecing, quilting, and machine embroidery. The trilobel polyesters are great too. Most of the time, I prefer it to rayon. I also use Sulky Blendables. They have such a wonderful assortment of colorsPaule-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10523029443209670340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-51533649125027899852009-12-07T20:54:21.696-05:002009-12-07T20:54:21.696-05:00I drive a Singer 401, circa 1958, and it loves mer...I drive a Singer 401, circa 1958, and it loves mercerized cotton thread, although it will handle almost anything. I did a whole quilt, about half of which was black & white prints, with coats & Clark's mercerized cotton in Rainbow. Looked aewsome until I wet-blocked it and the thread ran. Colorfastness has become an issue, as I cannot get the color back out of the white areas. Andwlstarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01170024789406711680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-44638852689265899762009-12-07T19:02:51.619-05:002009-12-07T19:02:51.619-05:00Thanks for this piece. Sarah's book is on top ...Thanks for this piece. Sarah's book is on top of my wishlist! I love Aurifil threads and King Tut, also use a lot of metallic threads (usually Sulky) and do not have any problems with them.Linda Robertushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18365513049100120011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-90364666523127561272009-12-07T17:24:51.499-05:002009-12-07T17:24:51.499-05:00My machine and I are quite comfortable with a wide...My machine and I are quite comfortable with a wide variety of needles and thread, as long as the machine is clean and oiled, and I tweak my top and bobbin tensions. Oh, and I do have a couple of different threading options.tesuquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821005870254436210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-52999413420453912562009-12-07T14:58:43.395-05:002009-12-07T14:58:43.395-05:00My biggest thread problem has been with metallic t...My biggest thread problem has been with metallic threads (Sulky)...I find that putting them in the bobbin helps and sewing on the back of the art quilt, but can't always do that. Wider threads work best in needle. I like a Jean Needle or a metallic needle best. Lynn lyn_fred1@comcast.net<br />http://artquiltsbylynn.blogspot.com<br />Your work is awesome.Lynn Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094038275377357886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-36936456491254486262009-12-07T13:55:32.040-05:002009-12-07T13:55:32.040-05:00I love Superior Threads' "The Bottom Line...I love Superior Threads' "The Bottom Line" thread. I use it in the bobbin and on top and it gives me a seam that doesn't have extra bulk.ritzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911371137983143955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-1769414983304192322009-12-07T13:37:25.786-05:002009-12-07T13:37:25.786-05:00I've been slogging along with my Mettler threa...I've been slogging along with my Mettler threads for several years now. I am at the point in my quilting that I want to break out and try different things. I have Sarah's book on my Christmas wish list so I can begin to learn about different types of threads and how to use them. I really enjoyed seeing her quilts. Barb on OahuBarbRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816529024105087633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-17341443232950739692009-12-07T12:18:10.847-05:002009-12-07T12:18:10.847-05:00I love Superior threads Lava and King Tut. Each t...I love Superior threads Lava and King Tut. Each time I make a new quilt top I learn something new.peggy bassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-71193969744340258132009-12-07T12:15:47.991-05:002009-12-07T12:15:47.991-05:00I love Superior threads Lava line for thread paint...I love Superior threads Lava line for thread painting. King Tut is my favorite to use on my long arm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-69109740849414539862009-12-07T10:54:12.838-05:002009-12-07T10:54:12.838-05:00Great post! I love Superior Threads for quilting....Great post! I love Superior Threads for quilting. I'm still learning. I'm working on getting my tension perfect with my free motion quilting. I get compliments on my quilting but I know it needs work.Lisa Chinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678111345177959698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-68057547989620876732009-12-07T10:10:08.133-05:002009-12-07T10:10:08.133-05:00awesome work. I love Auriful thread. 50 wt for pie...awesome work. I love Auriful thread. 50 wt for piecing, 40 wt for machine quilting<br />Maggie<br />mhanni1045@rogers.comMargaret McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010964069929971878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-78055210732074213442009-12-07T08:50:20.678-05:002009-12-07T08:50:20.678-05:00The old treadle that I own does not like Mettler t...The old treadle that I own does not like Mettler thread. Gutermann and Coats and Clark are fine though. I don't know what it is but that is the only machine that I have that is picky. I love Sarah's work.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013261733996949731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-47070578099617422512009-12-07T08:38:17.704-05:002009-12-07T08:38:17.704-05:00Love the stories behind the quilts!
Wish I could s...Love the stories behind the quilts!<br />Wish I could see them all up close and personal!<br />nancy hinds<br />covington, LAnancy hindsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6197147697265627399.post-55825066894874704062009-12-07T08:11:47.991-05:002009-12-07T08:11:47.991-05:00Nice job! I just bought Sarah's book, but have...Nice job! I just bought Sarah's book, but have yet to read it....too many people at my quilting group were flipping through it to buy it themselves!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140675211931598431noreply@blogger.com