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THREADS BASIC

 embellishment

Cotton Mako' 12

Embellishment is the process of adding decorative items, or stitches, to a quilt top. 100% cotton Makò 12 decorative thread is wonderful for embellishment. Use it to make outline stitches to define the edges of an area needing more focus and the resulting embellished quilt will reflect your personal attention to detail and creativity. When machine embellishing with cotton Makò 12 use a large eye topstitch needle size 90/14.

decorative stitching

Cotton Mako' 28

Decorative machine stitching is used for personalization, embellishment, and emphasis. Just as one project can use different types of stitches, you can also choose different types of threads to add variety and texture to your projects. If the stitch you want to use is very complex, choose a sturdy thread like Makò 28 that is unlikely to snag. A more straightforward stitch or one that moves linearly rather than frequently changing angles can use more delicate threads like Cotton 40. Some machines even feature multiple spools so that the same stitching pattern can utilize different threads, but more commonly the user needs to switch the threads. Overlapping stitches or choosing different patterns with different threads can turn an otherwise bland sewing project into a stylish masterpiece. Most sewing machines can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of threads.

4 - 9 patch blocks with decorative stitching and lace