I am thinking ahead on my blue and yellow log cabin which is 120 in. X
120 in. I plan to mq it by outlining the appliques and using a McTavishing technique in the open spaces- but a larger more open quilting pattern than shown in the book to save time and effort. I will buy the thread when I go to Springfield- 120 miles one way. Now. If I buy too little thread I'm in big trouble. I like to piece and applique with 100% cotton thread and I want to quilt this with a finer thread so buying excess will mean it won't get used up at a future time. I am inclined to buy 8 to 10 spools to use for both the bobbin and top threads... is that reasonable or overkill? I have absolutely no idea how much I may need. (I know the amount of yardage in each spool will make a big difference, too, so I guess I need advice on how many yards I might need rather than how many spools.) Any advice from my quilty friends? Got any wild guesses??? The pic of the top is at-- posted
17 years ago