Can you really use different thread weights in your bobbin and spool? by Paul Leger March 28, 2017 written by Paul Leger March 28, 2017 905 Welcome back! Yesterday, I highlighted some of the many benefits of WonderFil DecoBob Prewound Bobbins. Today, I‘ll show you some of this thread’s benefits in action by using it to sew a quilt block with different thread weights in the bobbin and spool. Packs of WonderFil DecoBob Prewound Bobbins in neutral colors One of the features I love about DecoBob thread is its ability to blend with the fabric when sewn. I’ll be the first to admit that I prefer to match my threads to the fabric, unless there are many shades or different colors. With the 36 colors available in this collection, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a color to match your fabric. You can view the colors available on the DecoBob Color Chart. DecoBob 36 colors Naturally, if I don’t have the color I need, I use a neutral-colored thread. The seams in the next photo were sewn using DecoBob Antique White 112. Notice how nicely the color blends with the fabric. WonderFil DecoBob threads blend beautifully with fabrics Here’s another comment that often comes up when discussing using two different thread weights together. Some say it affects tension. While this can be the case, the adjustment needed is so minor that your machine shouldn’t need to be totally readjusted. When I use WonderFil Konfetti 50wt cotton thread together with the WonderFil DecoBob 80wt polyester thread, I barely turn the tension dial ⅛”, if at all. But then, I also always do a test seam before adjusting the tension as the fabrics used can also affect the tension. The tension on both the top and bottom of the seam are perfect with very little adjustment needed. So, where was I? Oh yeah, today I’m making a simple nine patch 6” finished block. This is an easy and quick block to assemble. You need five 2½” precut squares of one color, and four 2½” precut squares. Simply sew the nine 2½” precut squares together in a checkerboard pattern as shown in the next photo! After all seams are sewn, press the seams flat and the block is complete. Completed quilt block with nice flat seams I certainly hope you enjoyed learning about WonderFil’s DecoBob Prewound Bobbin thread and how you can create flat seams while using different thread weights in your bobbin and spool. Come back tomorrow to learn more fun facts about this time and labor-saving thread! This is part 2 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 1: What to know about using prewound bobbins with lightweight thread Go to part 3: Durable foundation piecing with WonderFil’s DecoBob thread Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs148bdecobob threadprewound bobbinsthread weightswonderfil FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Paul Leger I took my first quilting course in September 1994 in Barrie, Ontario, near the armed forces base where I was stationed. After moving to Ottawa in 1996, I joined my first guild. I took more courses and began to buy quilting books and lots of fabrics. Quilting has become my passion. I have made over 150 more quilts since then, and have never looked back. I now share my knowledge of quilting by teaching and doing presentations, and blogging! previous post Elephant applique adds a modern twist to this baby quilt next post Eye catching machine applique with the Brother NQ900 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Why DecoBob isn’t your average bobbin thread Use Silco thread to add more punch to... When your quilting calls for threads to be... 1 foolproof method for perfect, smooth and clean... Why WonderFil Tutti thread is so good for... How Accent, Mirage and Spagetti threads highlight appliqued... 1 easy way to add a quilt binding,... Using combinations of 100wt, 80wt, 50wt, 12wt threads... Why using Invisafil thread is best for adding... 3 comments Laura March 29, 2017 - 12:04 pm Thank you for all this interesting information about pre filled bobbins. I appreciated the link to which machines take which type of bobbin in a previous post. Sometimes my Pfaff has been fussy about working with other brands of prefilled bobbins. I look forward to trying these out with my machine. Reply Paul Leger March 31, 2017 - 10:24 am HI Laure, you have nothing to loose to give it a try. I’ve had a lot of success. Reply Paul Leger March 31, 2017 - 10:26 am HI LAura, Give them a try, you have nothing to loose. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
