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King Tut on sale at Jo-ann online is it good for decorative stitching and/or general sewing?
Liz in Cville   Advanced Beginner VA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/31/12 7:26 PM Yup, King Tut cotton quilting thread is currently on sale at Jo-ann online. I don't think I really need it, but, gosh darn it, I just can't resist a deal sometimes. There is also an e-coupon for free shipping on $25 orders good through tomorrow (I think). I am not sure I should bother, but am thinking of getting a couple of neutral colors for sewing linen and/or cotton pants, and, who knows, maybe even for quilting (which I plan to try one day). Has anyone used this thread for sewing clothes, and, if so, any troubles with finished garments? I assume it can take higher heat than poly, but is not as strong. Also, does anyone know whether King Tut -- especially the variegated colors -- might be good for dabbling in decorative stitching? I don't have an embroidery machine, but am envisioning perking up some plain cotton twill or linen with an improvised all-over design. Is that crazy, and, if not, might King Tut be a good bet? Thanks in advance for your thoughts! -- Edited on 8/31/12 7:29 PM -- ------ Twitter: @SewKnitStash
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3292	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 8/31/12 8:18 PM Is it rayon? ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
Liz in Cville   Advanced Beginner VA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 << Like this post Date: 8/31/12 8:48 PM No, it is "an extremely low lint #40/3 extra-long staple Egyptian-grown cotton" They say it's "Ideal for quilting and decorative stitching" but they don't include it in their recommended embroidery threads. ------ Twitter: @SewKnitStash
Lynnelle   Intermediate MI USA Member since 4/8/07 Posts: 2374 Board Moderator	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Topic moved Date: 9/1/12 7:25 AM This topic has been moved from Creative Sewing to Patterns and Notions
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8900	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 11:28 AM King Tut is a TOL thread from Superior Threads and is a quilter's dream. Perhaps a bit heavy for garment sewing, as I have never tried it in a bobbin! I use it on top and Masterpiece in the bobbin, and can't think of why you couldn't use it for sewing anything you want - one thing about this thread - the colors do not bleed together and it makes an absolutely beautiful stitch...I love it. ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
TessKwiltz   Intermediate TX USA Member since 9/21/07 Posts: 1312	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 2:19 PM I can't find it in the flyer - how much is it on sale for? Sewthankful.com's everyday price for King Tut 500 yd spool is $6.49 (NAYY). I don't quilt with it very often, usually I am either looking for quilting to blend and using a finer thread or really looking for it to pop and using a bright 40 wt trilobal poly. As far as decorative stitches all I can say is try it. It's a lovely thread to work with but some of my decorative stitches are happier with a finer thread. YMMV I like that the Superior variegateds change color more frequently than in some other brands. ------ Tess On threadpainting flowers: "How many colors are in a flower? ... How many do you have?" - Ellen Anne Eddy
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8900	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/1/12 3:03 PM That's a test run on some medium heavy cotton with cotton batting that I did last year...the colorful variegated is King Tut color 929 - Chariot of Fire, and the blues variegated is C&C large spool quilting cotton. ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
Liz in Cville   Advanced Beginner VA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 3:23 PM Thanks so much for sharing the big pic! (And for teaching me a new acronym.. had to research TOL ;)) ------ Twitter: @SewKnitStash
Liz in Cville   Advanced Beginner VA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 272	Login to reply to this post In reply to TessKwiltz << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 3:31 PM Tess, it is currently $5.39 for the 500 yard spool at Jo-Ann's. I don't look at their flyers, so I think I found it just by searching for "Superior" or something like that. Thanks for the info, as well! Yet another new acronym for me today, too. ------ Twitter: @SewKnitStash
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8900	Login to reply to this post In reply to Liz in Cville << Like this post Date: 9/1/12 7:42 PM Do you mean TOL? I am sorry! I should have spelled that out...do you know FMQ? Free Motion Quilting. I don't know too many of the usual forum/web acronyms, but those I do tend to use.GREAT price on the thread - only online I think - we sure don't have any Superior thread in the store here. ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines

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