Red Autumn

 And these are some of the threads I  have been auditioning to quilt this piece with.  I may choose to do some bobbin play, too.   I sometimes take a long time thinking about what I like best… and this piece as been ‘curing’ for a few months now.  But it’s time to get cookin’ as it’s ready for the harvest. Autumn is coming… verra, verra, soon.  That ‘verra verra’ is not a typo.  It’s my Scottish brogue.  (Just kidding; I just like to think I could have one!)

You may have read in my post, Caribbean, how much I love Glitter thread from Superior Threads.   I guess it’s a ‘bling thing’ with me. And I don’t just ‘like’ it – I USE it lots, too.  I’ve shared this hint before on the blog, and it’s as simple as one—two—three—four.  Really.

• Lower your top tension; I lower mine down to a setting of “1” from a normal setting of 4.  Yup.  Go down that far.  
• Now, choose a bobbin weight thread.  Libby Lehman’s 100% polyester, a 60 weight thread, is my choice.  Strong.  Fine.  Smooth.  No friction.  Just like a good marriage! I also choose a coordinating color or a neutral that blends with the top  thread. 
• Choose a metallic, or topstitch needle, size 90/14. It’s a must-do. 
• And lastly, place the spool of Glitter on your upright, or vertical, spindle.  This is a ‘stacked’ thread, which means the threads are wound on the spool, one on top of the other in an up and down motion.  And remember to stitch just a bit slower.  This isn’t a race.  It’s art, you know! 

 I may also choose to throw in some other thread colors in solids, and in variegated, throughout this piece… more favorites, Superior’s Rainbows, a tri-lobal 40 weight polyester. Can’t wait.  It’s time for some fun this weekend, after a ‘verra…verra’ long week at work.  I will post finished pics (hopefully!) next week.

So much to choose from.  I love CHOICES!  And I CHOOSE three….four… or more different threads for many of my pieces.  

What’s your favorite choice? 

Thanks for stopping by,
Leslie