Autumn Threads

#850 Treasure Chest from the Rainbows range of Superior Threads

 These gorgeous machine quilting threads from Superior Threads capture the autumnal beauty!

Detail of the King Tut Color Card 1st set of 50 colours

After the leaves fall, you'll still have lines of colour to draw on your quilts. I'm putting the November order through next Wednesday 13 November. So email or ring with any thread orders so I'll be sure to have what you need in stock for Autumn and Christmas projects.

#943 Nile Crocodile fron the King Tut range of Superior Threads

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email: martha@machinequilter.co.uk

Christmas Threads

 Last Call for Christmas Threads.
Email me tonight and I'll get you on my list.

Here's a little teaser from a last minute Christmas project soon to be featured on the NEW Line Dancing Membership Site.

Last Look

2 cones of Rainbows  Superior Threads - 832 Rose Garden and  814 Gypsy

I'm handing the quilt over to Jade tomorrow. So here are a few final photos of the quilting detail. The photo above shows my progressive thread choices for the Kaffe rose border. I started with the Rainbows #832 aptly named Rose Garden but had to change to the #814 Gypsy so that I could see what I was quilting.

quilting detail in each section

 I've also used the Gypsy Rainbows to quilt the hearts in the small blue border.

quilting detail Springmaid Persian paisley stripes

The Springmaid Persian Paisley fabric was interesting enough so I used a fine Kimono Silk thread #306 Buttercup to create subtle texture in the central panel. I've just accentuated parts of the paisley pattern.

I used a  bright red Bottom Line pre-wound in the bobbin. It worked well with the trilobal polyester Rainbows and the Kimono Silk. I love how the non-pil fleece that I used as backing shows off the quilting designs on the back. I let Jade choose the backing, she could have opted for the more traditional 3 layers of top, wadding and backing. But Jade wanted her quilt to be soft and cuddly and keep her nice and warm in her attic flat - so it had to be the fleece.

fleece serves as both wadding and backing

Here's the finished quilt thrown across the 8 foot NEQ2 frame. I'm trying to catch the subtle texture of the quilting with the afternoon light from the window. 

Finally here's a shot of the binding. I found this fabric in my stash. I was so pleased because the colours were just right. I cut it on the diagonal so that it would echo the chevron stripe in the central Springmaid Persian paisley panel. Rosie said yesterday, "You know mom, one of the things that I like about this quilt is that the fabric is all patterned. It shouldn't go together, but it does!" Well, I loved making this quilt and I'm glad that it's going to one of my favourite people!

diagonal stripe binding

New Thread!

Superior Threads has just come out with a new line of threads called Magnifico!I included a few cones in the September order so I could try it out. I love the silky glow of this thread. I followed the sunshine around the house this morning to try to capture the glowing sheen. It's made of trilobal polyester. This means that each stand of every fibre is trianglular shaped so it reflects the light. Bob explains how it works on the link above.

What's unique about this thread is the strength. Most pretty thread is a bit tricky to work with for professional long arm machines. But Magnifico is designed to handle the stress. Magnifico is the newest range from Superior Threads. It's available here in the UK from Machine Quilter. Use the American site as a shop window and ring or email Martha with your order.

Magnifico available now in  the UK

 for the amazing price of £9.99 

email martha@machinequilter.co.uk

call 01526 378057

• available in 200 colours
• ideal for embroidery and quilting
• high sheen reflects colour vividly and clearly
• heat set which eliminates shrinkage
• made up of 192 micro filaments resulting in spectacular sheen and strength