Tips for Stitching with Cotton Thread

If you're looking to switch to cotton thread for your embroidery projects, there are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a smooth stitching experience.

1. Needle choice: When using cotton thread, it's recommended to use a standard embroidery needle that is appropriate for the fabric you're working on. You can choose either a ball point or sharp needle, depending on your fabric type.

2. Machine speed: If you experience an increase in thread breaks, try reducing the machine speed slightly. This can help reduce the frequency of thread breaks.

3. Tension adjustment: If thread breaks persist, consider reducing the upper tension slightly.

4. Pre-washing: Always pre-wash your fabric before embroidering with cotton thread. Unlike polyester thread, cotton thread can pick up dye from the fabric during laundering and may bleach.

5. 30-weight cotton thread: Floral heart embroidery design is designed to be stitched using 30-weight cotton embroidery thread. This type of thread is thicker than standard embroidery thread and creates a dimensional feel with a matte finish.

6. "Cheater's way" of adding a border: The collection includes instructions for creating a throw pillow with a square embroidered border using "the cheater's way" which eliminates the hassle of lining up corners.

7. Perfect pillow corners: The instructions also explain how to create perfectly tailored corners for your pillow top to avoid unsightly pointed corners.

Remember, there are no rules when it comes to your hobby. Feel free to experiment and try new things, using cotton thread or your standard embroidery thread. The most important thing is to have fun with it.

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