Madeira Cotona 80wt Thread for Applique?

Well, Bev, just for you, I walked over to the thread bin, pulled off a few inches of Madeira 80 wt and gave it a gentle jerk. It broke. You could try it for appliqué since there's really no stress or strain on appliqué - but it might be annoying to work with. I use it for wing-needle stitching, pin tucking and lace insertion. It certainly would be useless for piecing - my crib quilts live a rowdy life and the seams need to be strong. Polly

"Bev in TX" I posted this in the hand applique thread, but it may have been lost

My favorite thread for applique is 100 wt silk. It literally disappears into the fabric. It is the only thread I use for applique. Try it, I'm certain you will love it too. You can also get away with just a few colors since it just "sinks" into the pieces that you are stitching down. Marlys in Indiana

Thanks for that suggestion. I did purchase a few spools at a LQS. I've been a bit of a coward when it came to using it, because of ironing temperature differences between silk & cotton.

Bev in TX

Thanks, this is just the type of information that I needed. I think that I'll stay away from it for applique.

Bev in TX