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Quilting with Metallic Thread 
WOW! I was happy when I FMQ some simple flowers with metallic thread! Your feather is just amazing. I hope someday I can quilt like this.

(Funny, I just realized that the only book I own on machine quilting is yours. ;) )

October 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM 
I enjoy the quilting lessons. You've helped me out a lot. And, I always love photos of Oliver.

October 31, 2011 at 7:56 PM 

I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up with your blog! Love the articles.

November 1, 2011 at 2:48 PM 
Beautiful Diane. Love all your quilting and insights. I definitely will pick up some of that thread to try.

And, I do think Oliver looks so cute in his night cap.


November 1, 2011 at 10:50 PM 
Hi! Greetings again from Finland! That is so fantastic! Congratulations! It's so nice to find other quilters all around the world!

November 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM 
Thanks everyone! I am doing a bit more research on metallic threads, but if you like them, be sure to give them a try. I had no problems at all, and they are so popular now. I'll be adding more photos and info soon.

November 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM 
OK, until now I have not seen any metallic stitching I'd be happy with. You have cracked it. I shall change needles and give it a go.
There is a little bit of me still holding back and that's about the cuddle factor of quilts, somehow glitz and glamour are not as tactile to me. I feel the same about all the crystals around at the moment. But there is nothing like getting a good result to make me change my mind!
So many new things to try, so little time....

November 6, 2011 at 1:52 AM 
Sally, I agree about metallics and their having a bit of the wrong "feel." I do think a touch here and there as accent has worked for me, and to quilt all designs with a metallic is not my style.

However....! I do love the YLI Sparkle (#100 silk and one strand of metallic) for designs. I will post some photos soon, as I have found I can even backtrack with it and it looks fine, luxe and vintage, and I used a #70 Jersey needle with perfect results. It creates a twinkle, not the full-on glitter that solid metallics provide. I can even quilt tiny feathers with it beautifully.

I was very surprised (shocked!) to see how lovely the big glitzy threads looked in "my style." I think the materials take on a new life in the hands of the artist.

November 6, 2011 at 9:18 AM