tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post9069542707273351956..comments2024-03-28T08:39:05.413-04:00Comments on joy for grace: Perle Cotton QuestionsNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-16630086345905543462016-02-13T22:04:44.533-05:002016-02-13T22:04:44.533-05:00Thank you for such a detailed comment, Corn and Wi...Thank you for such a detailed comment, Corn and Wine. I fell like you've given me a little tutorial. When I get to the quilting you can be sure I'll reread your recommendations. Thanks so much!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-54091682765479544372016-02-13T15:06:19.667-05:002016-02-13T15:06:19.667-05:00I have used the #8 DMC Perle Cotton to hand quilt ...I have used the #8 DMC Perle Cotton to hand quilt two baby/lap size quilts using the "Big Stitch" method. One was a Christmas quilt so I used a dark red perle cotton thread against white fabric. The other was a summer quilt where I used a dark navy blue thread against a white fabric. Both have been washed and did not bleed at all. You'll want to use shorter thread (no more than about 18 inches) when quilting because all the pulling through the fabric and batting will make the perle cotton more frayed looking towards the end if you use longer lengths. I used DMC embroidery needles to quilt with. The package has sizes 1-5 in it and I used the smallest needle. Also, you'll want to practice making your knots and pulling them through your layers on some scrap fabric/batting because if your knot is too big, it will make a big hole through your quilt. It takes some getting used to, but it's faster than hand quilting with regular thread and it makes for a really cute quilt. I have not tried using smaller perle cotton thread, but I'm sure it would be the same. I did try using #5 perle cotton because you can find a bigger range of colors at craft stores in that size, but it's just too big for hand quilting. I found the #8 DMC perle cotton at Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's. I'm pretty sure I used about 4 balls for each quilt. I did not do dense quilting on either one - just 1/4 inch on each side of the seams of the pattern. Hope this helps! :)Corn and Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666944456262274401noreply@blogger.com