tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post8087227733227529429..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: About threads...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-9812587423309407332010-05-12T08:19:59.074+10:002010-05-12T08:19:59.074+10:00Hi Jenny, I mostly use DMC and sometimes Maderia. ...Hi Jenny, I mostly use DMC and sometimes Maderia. I have used some Valdani 3 strand hand dyed threads that are water fast and loved using these - no separating the strands! Anni at Hatched and Patched / The Home Patch sells them. I have used a few other threads that are similar to DMC/Maderia but didn't like them - lots of reasons. Threads like Cottage Garden are very pretty but I am hesitant about using them because they aren't water fast; and if the quilt needs washing or sponging how will these threads end up is my concern. <br />Great post!Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17946899924830065258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26299856366119497922010-05-05T09:25:30.251+10:002010-05-05T09:25:30.251+10:00I learnt so much from this blog about cottons. Th...I learnt so much from this blog about cottons. Thankyou for sharing it with us.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890797990314286230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-73542140844432714002010-04-27T22:46:37.236+10:002010-04-27T22:46:37.236+10:00We are so spoilt for choice these days. I've ...We are so spoilt for choice these days. I've only ever used DMC, so it is really interesting hearing your views on the other threads available out there.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-85500509890116279082010-04-25T22:36:18.134+10:002010-04-25T22:36:18.134+10:00Collecting threads is almost as much fun as collec...Collecting threads is almost as much fun as collecting fabrics. Lots of pretty ones on your blog.<br />I use mostly DMC. I have every color they have made because before I became a quilter I used to cross stitch.<br />Because of your blog and Cheryl's (willowberry) I have gotten back into embroidery which I learned as a child.<br />So glad you are like the thread.Carrie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10063988589711911820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22256246583732206662010-04-25T00:09:41.326+10:002010-04-25T00:09:41.326+10:00I love Madeira pure silk thread. Not so easy to f...I love Madeira pure silk thread. Not so easy to find but it is my favorite to use...I had to go and search for the correct name.<br /><br />http://threads.madeira.de/threads/hand-embroidery-threads/hand-embroidery-threads/pure-silk-embroidery-floss.html<br /><br />I have put it there in case anyone has not found it yet. I love to use it in both crazy quilting work and general embroidery.<br /><br />It is odd how few people seem to understand how to use those fabulous Madeira containers...that is probably why I most often chose them ..for ease of storage and of use.ozjanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-21381704136918415032010-04-24T15:13:26.076+10:002010-04-24T15:13:26.076+10:00Thanks for the thread class I really enjoyed it an...Thanks for the thread class I really enjoyed it and just love threads. I have the whole range of DMC and some other threads. I will now also be more open to look for some interesting threads. Thanks for sharing.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897205374744658831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87896640085592311812010-04-24T14:18:11.302+10:002010-04-24T14:18:11.302+10:00Love the thread chat Jenny! I've only ever us...Love the thread chat Jenny! I've only ever used DMC, simply because I have so much of it and I don't like to buy more...well, I do, but other things are higher on the list, lol. How nice of Carrie to send you the bamboo threads! I've seen bamboo yarn, and oh is it lovely. <br /><br />Bob-the-dog looks so handsome with his short haircut, and Lily Rose is adorable! How can anyone resist puppy eyes!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-57246235186748921142010-04-24T13:45:35.516+10:002010-04-24T13:45:35.516+10:00Jenny, I just want you to know how much I enjoy yo...Jenny, I just want you to know how much I enjoy your blog. I check every day and love the work you do.<br />I have DMC and am wanting to try some different ones. Thank you for <br />the thread class. I love the stories of your doggies and now I want to know about the possum. I can't remember the names you gave them. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us- Hugs, Mariettaquilting chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794644710694166961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-27032821187491063132010-04-24T13:09:15.160+10:002010-04-24T13:09:15.160+10:00Threads like needles is something good to know. Us...Threads like needles is something good to know. Using the right ones makes all the difference. I did wool embroidery before I did smocking and with smocking I always used Madera. Now with regular embroidery I'm using DMC Linen and DMC Cotton. <br />I have a mental block with the back stitch for some reason!! I am coming along though :)Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752553400793909786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22817872172882906332010-04-24T12:00:11.112+10:002010-04-24T12:00:11.112+10:00Oh Jenny I came over from Country Garden Threads a...Oh Jenny I came over from Country Garden Threads and you have beautiful work!! I looked at your profile and you are the only other person I know that likes Ballykissangel!!! I am rewatching it right this minute!!!! Definitely kindred spirits!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31447770100139395212010-04-24T10:36:28.491+10:002010-04-24T10:36:28.491+10:00My Shabby Roses is done, too, quilted and bound ev...My Shabby Roses is done, too, quilted and bound even...got me so hooked on embroidery, I'm doing Bouquet but very behind on it at the moment!!! I LOVE those doggies!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130809501476906156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-38550793776394589862010-04-24T07:08:09.729+10:002010-04-24T07:08:09.729+10:00Hi Jenny,
Thanks for the run down on different thr...Hi Jenny,<br />Thanks for the run down on different threads.<br />Ah, I've also recently purchased some Cottage garden threads and intend on buying some more.<br /><br />You may like to pop in and visit me.<br />I've finished my Shabby Roses Quilt, and I'm soooo happy with it.<br /><br />Your doggy's are looking so happy and cute together!<br />Have a great weekend,<br />Hugs,<br />AnnaAnna Rosa Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11776801135504956709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84539019282579492762010-04-24T04:08:30.031+10:002010-04-24T04:08:30.031+10:00Great lesson on threads today. I am ashamedly usi...Great lesson on threads today. I am ashamedly using floss from the flea market! But, hey, I'm new at this. Thanks to you sharing your Shabby Roses quilt designs, I am making progress in learning to embroider and am having a ball! I added beads to one (I'm making 2 quilts at a time)and it's gorgeous. Maybe someday I'll complete them :), and can start something new and explore all the other threads there are out there. ~karenKaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7233660006896815262010-04-24T02:35:59.059+10:002010-04-24T02:35:59.059+10:00I enjoyed your thread tutorial and photography, pl...I enjoyed your thread tutorial and photography, plus the doggy pictures! My favourites are Prescencia and Gentle Arts. The Bamboo sounds interesting, eh!Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15994365376163617844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61314616906830340982010-04-24T02:25:52.296+10:002010-04-24T02:25:52.296+10:00You have a lot of threads!:-)The cottage garden th...You have a lot of threads!:-)The cottage garden threads looks really nice. I think I have to "run" over and buy some. <br />Lily Rose And Bob the dog are soooo cute, I guess she will be a very large dog when she is all grown up:-)<br />Have a great weekend!<br />Hugs:-)Synnovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292316382377170701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-57601076731883182172010-04-24T00:31:45.221+10:002010-04-24T00:31:45.221+10:00Thank you for both the photos and your evaluation ...Thank you for both the photos and your evaluation of all the different 'threads'. WOW! I've mostly used DMC, but have heard that Cosmo was good. The bamboo sounds wonderful too. Will check some of the websites you listed.B J Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794303870977230569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-55929996520653306432010-04-23T23:47:44.695+10:002010-04-23T23:47:44.695+10:00Loved all the info on the threads.. Wish I could c...Loved all the info on the threads.. Wish I could copy it down.. Maybe I will try copy & paste? Lily is just adorable..She is going to be an awesome dog, she walks so proud,, just like a lion..Thanks from all of us novice stitchers who really need help..<br />Hugs,<br />MaggeyMaggey and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069213023725295690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-17819542231149134792010-04-23T22:07:06.611+10:002010-04-23T22:07:06.611+10:00Thank you for the lesson on different threads. Now...Thank you for the lesson on different threads. Now I know more when choosing my threads.<br /><br />I love the photos of your furry friends.Lily Rose is growing so quickly.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151975887674467122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-71110540831191674222010-04-23T20:58:26.196+10:002010-04-23T20:58:26.196+10:00Carrie is one very talented lady and super sweet t...Carrie is one very talented lady and super sweet too. Love the doggie photos.Abby and Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082914470199247665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-63327437055837085182010-04-23T20:36:59.780+10:002010-04-23T20:36:59.780+10:00Hi Jenny, what a lovely assortment of threads you ...Hi Jenny, what a lovely assortment of threads you have. Here where I live (SI West Coast) we can only get DMC and I'm dying to try others. Once DH is back I'm taking him and his 'card' shopping in the city (3 1/2 hours away)to find as many different brands of threads I can, plus a few other wants too.<br />That bamboo floss sounds intersting.<br />hugs - Miche'leBy Hoki Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435394820448385679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26943024264568590222010-04-23T20:33:56.803+10:002010-04-23T20:33:56.803+10:00What an interesting and informative thread of conv...What an interesting and informative thread of conversation! (Pun intended.) I've been a lifetime DMCer, and recently found Cosmo. Love it, love it. <br /><br />Thanks for the picture of Lily Rose that made me smile.FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-83891474444784615912010-04-23T20:00:17.071+10:002010-04-23T20:00:17.071+10:00Lily Rose is just adorable!
Thank you for all the ...Lily Rose is just adorable!<br />Thank you for all the info on the threads. I use Madiera and DMC but can't wait to try Cosmo and Cottage Garden.Jess @ Scrappy n Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129495647533569389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22153212567400505772010-04-23T19:42:13.206+10:002010-04-23T19:42:13.206+10:00Jenny, presencia perle cotton worksa best for me b...Jenny, presencia perle cotton worksa best for me but oh so hard to find. I stock up at the quilt shows.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992246515171206371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37495931064395793302010-04-23T17:57:51.487+10:002010-04-23T17:57:51.487+10:00Awwww, how adorable are your furry kids!!! Bob the...Awwww, how adorable are your furry kids!!! Bob the dog better make the most of the fun and games with Lily Rose cos I don't think he'll be able to 'wrestle' with her for much longer ..... goodness Jen, she's gonna be a big girl!!!<br />Yep ... those eyes are definitely irresistable ;o).<br />Love n Hugs,<br />Joy :o)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04594845740035572675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-10626818426808870172010-04-23T17:56:00.708+10:002010-04-23T17:56:00.708+10:00HI Jenny, Thanks for your very informative blog on...HI Jenny, Thanks for your very informative blog on threads.<br />Like most, I have a lot of DMCs - well all of them - all neatly carded and organised. Then I have some Anchors - like you - because they have colours that DMC doesn't. (How can that be??) I ahve recently started using Presencia and at $1 each that is pretty cheap - I dont think our Spotlight charges as little as 89cents (and really I hate going into Spotlight - its always a mess and a long queue). I haven't ventured into Madeira threads yet - if I get one I will want the whole collection!<br />BUT to me the best threads are the variegated ones. I have all the Anchor & DMCs - fortunately a limited number of each. Then there are the Threadworx (were Needle Necesities) - they have a huge range and almost any combination of colours. But I really love the Dinky Dyes threads - from Australia - origianlly WA - they ahve the most gorgeous names - such as Whispering Winds, Glistening Pearl - they are worth having for the names alone! And there is the range from Stitches & Spice - thye have great names too - Jacaranda Haze, Butterfly Garden. And what about the Cascade House - silk variegated - so beautiful to work with - no tangles - not a huge range of colours though.<br />Need I go on?? If only I had the space and the money I woudld buy them all - just to look at! Sad aren't I? And does anyone else use OPI Nail Polishes? I am currentky wearing "Kinki in Helsinki" - just to give you an idea of creative names.<br />Cheers to you all<br />SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.com