Thread Weight For Longarm Quilting

Designed for appliqué bobbin thread and quilting.

Thread weight for longarm quilting.

Many polyester and rayon embroidery threads are 120 2 which equals 2 strands of 120 denier thread for a 240 denier total. So fine is the only 50 wt thread i ve tested which is appropriate for longarming. If 9 000 meters weighs 120 grams it is a 120 denier thread. Longarm university sells two brands of quality threads for use on longarm quilting machines signature 100 cotton in both solid and variegated colors and madeira high sheen polyester thread.

Larger denier numbers are heavier threads. 50 is an excellent blending thread and loved by both longarm and home machine quilters. Heavier weight threads are more noticeable when they are used for quilting. 60 wt 2 ply polyester thread.

Due to its fine nature so fine. Both of these threads work extremely well in all brands of quilting machines. Ne is a measure of linear density and refers to the number of hanks 840yd or 770m of skein material that weigh 1lb. Available in 134 colors.

Thread weight is only one of many factors to consider when selecting a machine quilting thread. Weight in grams of 9000 meters of thread. Our thread weight is determined by something called number english or ne. I suspect that what we love about aurifil 50 wt for home quilting is a combination of its weight and quality.

For instance 50 hanks 42 000yd or 38 500m or our 50wt thread ne 50 weighs 1lb. 50 is a lint free matte finish smooth filament polyester thread. Designed for quilting sewing and to be used in the bobbin. A 40 weight thread is a popular choice for quilting while 30 weight threads are more visible.