October 17th 2013
It’s been nearly two weeks since I wrote but I haven’t been idle. In fact my fingers are tender from so much applique so I think I deserve a break. I also hosted our first Montreal Block of the Month group last week which was so much fun and I’m just sad that all of those doing it, all over the world, couldn’t have been with us. Twelve of us spent the morning working on The Olive Wreath and I’m hoping to see some completed blocks soon.
I recommend using three Sulky 12 Embroidery Cottons for the blocks. I can’t remember when I discovered this thread but I love it and am using it more and more in my work. I have just bought a whole load more to add to my collection…….
Not only do I like the colours and texture but they’re also easier to keep tidy………
According to the Gutermann Sulky website, one strand of this thread is equal to two threads of embroidery floss. The subtle colour variations add for some great embroidery effects. Here are some photos of some of the embroidery I have done over the past week with this thread…….
deborahkemball 
Those are beautiful-I do like that red background! My fingers are caaloused from all my applique (but thats ok by me!!) and I’m almost finished the block..
You introduced me to that thread. I just used it on the baby quilt I just made. I must post photos.
I’d love to see photos – it’s a great thread to quilt with too although I think I’d run it through a tea light of wax as I find it breaks quite easily (ie you can’t use the great long amount I like to use before it breaks!!) But it looks fantastic as quilting too – please send pics!
Thank you for a great explanation. I was looking online for a similar idea and really appreciate it
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