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HAND QUILTING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- invisible thread
1, record 1, English, invisible%20thread
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monofilament thread 2, record 1, English, monofilament%20thread
correct
- monofilament 3, record 1, English, monofilament
correct, noun
- single filament thread 3, record 1, English, single%20filament%20thread
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several thread suppliers sell spools of monofilament thread, which is very fine and comes in either nylon or polyester. Many quilters prefer polyester monofilament thread because it doesn’t stretch as much as the nylon, and therefore isn’t as likely to tangle. In addition, nylon thread doesn’t do well in heat and it may discolor over time. Still, other quilters choose nylon [invisible] thread for its performance and say it looks the most like hand quilting. 4, record 1, English, - invisible%20thread
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thread: Although this designation only technically applies to yarns produced for sewing or other needlework, it is often used to designate knitting and weaving yarn. 5, record 1, English, - invisible%20thread
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mono-filament thread
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil invisible
1, record 1, French, fil%20invisible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fil monofilament 2, record 1, French, fil%20monofilament
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ce] fil invisible est un fil à coudre [qui est] 100% [à] monofilament [de nylon]. Il est ultra résistant, non déformable et imputrescible. Ses deux nuances, claire et fumée, rendent ce fil quasiment invisible. Le fil invisible est utilisé dans de nombreux métiers à tisser. 3, record 1, French, - fil%20invisible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quilting needle
1, record 2, English, quilting%20needle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- quilting point needle 2, record 2, English, quilting%20point%20needle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A quilting needle comes with a trapped point that will allow you to stitch the fabric layers. The tapering point prevents from damaging the quality of the fabric when you sew. The quilting needle is usually small and hard when compared to typical sewing or hand needles. 2, record 2, English, - quilting%20needle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à piquer
1, record 2, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20piquer
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hand quilting
1, record 3, English, hand%20quilting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand quilting is the process of using a needle and thread to sew a running stitch by hand across the entire area to be quilted. This binds the layers together. A quilting frame or hoop is often used to assist in holding the piece being quilted off the quilter's lap. 2, record 3, English, - hand%20quilting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matelassage à la main
1, record 3, French, matelassage%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wadding
1, record 4, English, wadding
correct, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- batting 2, record 4, English, batting
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any loose, fibrous material for use as a padding, stuffing, quilting, etc. Now chiefly, cotton-wool formed into a fleecy layer. 3, record 4, English, - wadding
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Batting. Creative quilting. Batting supplies.-Poly-Down Quilt Batting... Poly-down combines Hobbs’ unique bonding techniques with 100% slick/hollow polyester to make a superior batting for the serious quilter. Needles glide through the slick/hollow fibers like no other bonded batting. Washable. Low loft for fine hand quilting.... The cotton batting... is uniform in thickness, easy to quilt by hand as well as by machine... By shrinking slightly after quilting you can achieve a traditional look, or by presoaking the batt you get a flatter, more contemporary look. 4, record 4, English, - wadding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nappe pour ouatinage
1, record 4, French, nappe%20pour%20ouatinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nappe ouatée 2, record 4, French, nappe%20ouat%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- quilting cotton
1, record 5, English, quilting%20cotton
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- quilting thread 1, record 5, English, quilting%20thread
correct
- quilting cotton thread 2, record 5, English, quilting%20cotton%20thread
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"Glazed" thread(size 40) used for hand or machine quilting. 1, record 5, English, - quilting%20cotton
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coton à matelasser
1, record 5, French, coton%20%C3%A0%20matelasser
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fil de coton à matelasser 2, record 5, French, fil%20de%20coton%20%C3%A0%20matelasser
correct, masculine noun
- fil à matelasser 1, record 5, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20matelasser
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil «glacé» (No 40) employé pour matelasser à la main ou à la machine. 1, record 5, French, - coton%20%C3%A0%20matelasser
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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