Thread
We are pretty particular about the thread we use for our hand applique. We always use 100% cotton thread when sewing cotton fabric. Of the threads available on the market today, we use Masterpiece by Superior for hand applique and for much of our machine quilting. We are happy to make this thread available to you. Click here for more information about thread and what the numbers printed on the spool actually mean.
Click to find: Applique Essentials - Scissors - Vellum
Bobbin Sets for Applique!
Applique thread wound onto bobbins is wonderful! Bobbins are small and lightweight which makes it easy to carry many colors with you. We worked with the fine people at Superior to choose the 72 best colors for these bobbin sets. Each bobbin holds 85 yards of 100% cotton Masterpiece thread. This thread is great for applique!
You may have heard that Masterpiece is currently evolving from a 2-ply thread to a fine 3-ply thread. Bob at Superior tells us that the thread in the donuts will remain 2-ply until approximately the end of 2011.
The Frostings Donut 1
The first set of 36 bobbins come to you in a blue Bobbin Saver. These are the colors we use most.
$39.00
Smaller Bobbin Sets
Each of these 3 sets contains 12 different colors. The handy packs are perfect for applique on-the-go! You can keep each set as it comes, or mix and match colors to suit your project. Each of these colors is available on a larger spool which will make it easy to replace your favorite colors.
$10.20 Bobbin Set #1
$10.20 Bobbin Set #2
$10.20 Bobbin Set #3
New - Frostings Donut 2
The second set of 36 bobbins come to you in a lavendar Bobbin Saver. These are the colors that we wanted in the first set, but that just didn't fit!
$39.00
Replacement Bobbins
85 yards is a lot of thread but we know that eventually you will need to replace the bobbins that you use the most. Each replacement bobbin will be $.90
Click here to go to the replacement bobbin page.
Bobbin Saver
This handy ring made of flexible plastic will hold all 36 of the Frostings bobbins! Bobbin Savers are a great way to tame all of your loose bobbins.
$8.35 (It will be either red or blue)
