By Rebecca Greco
When Laura and I presented on Big Stitch Quilting, we both had a strong preference for using Perle 8 Cotton. However, this isn’t the only option for big stitch quilting, and I wanted to show the difference in thread weights.
The threads increase in thickness from left to right –
50 wt cotton, 40 wt cotton, 28 wt cotton, 12 wt cotton, 12 wt wool, 12 wt Sulky Petites, Perle 8 cotton, 3 strands of DMC embroidery floss, and all 6 strands of DMC embroidery floss.
I definitely prefer the thickness of the Perle 8 Cotton, but there are no rules and you can choose whichever look you like the best.
If you missed the post, find out which needles Laura likes best for big stitch quilting, and keep an eye out for the next post where she explores different brands of Perle 8 cotton.
