QUILTsocial | Issue 03 Spring 2015

The many uses of
DecoBob
thread
Christine Baker
DecoBob
Available in 36 colors in 2187yd (2000m) spools and 6500yd (6000m) cones.
Not just for the bobbin!
Throughout many of my previous posts I’ve used DecoBob in
the bobbin when I’ve been testing out the different types of
WonderFil threads that were sent to me. Lucy Garvin from WonderFil
recently sent me a chart that highlighted the many uses
of DecoBob thread, so this week I’m going to show them to you!
Getting the details
In case you missed my previous posts that mentioned Deco-
Bob, it’s an 80 wt cottonized polyester. DecoBob creates high
definition for any quilt stitch and it’s great as a bobbin thread for
machine embroidery. It can also be used as the top and bottom
thread for quilting, quilt construction and all purpose sewing,
including button holes. Since it’s so fine, it’s also excellent for
hidden stitching.
Pre-filled bobbins of DecoBob from WonderFil
Pre-wound bobbins! One less step for you!
DecoBob comes on spools and also in prewound bobbins. The
thread is tightly wound on high quality AS bobbins, which are
re-usable. Unlike most other prewound bobbins, DecoBob prewound
is free of any chemical adhesive to ensure unhindered
delivery of the thread. This also avoids the build up of undesired
residue (dried adhesive) in both the bobbin case and machine.
Since the tension in the bobbin is so consistent, it makes stitches
regular and even and minimal bobbin tension adjustment is
required. The thread is so fine, it reduces build up of bobbin
thread to enhance sewing results. Because of its high tenacity,
it works well even with heavy top thread. The matte finish also
blends well with most fabrics.
So many ways to use this thread
Here’s the chart that Lucy Garvin sent me. As you can see, it
gives lots of great tips, such as what size of needle to use and
what stitch length will work best.
DecoBob chart
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What we’ve done so far
In my previous posts I used DecoBob in the bobbin when I
couched threads and machine quilted using Mirage thread
from WonderFil, and I used it for thread painting with Tutti and
Konfetti. Lucy tells me that she loves to use it as the top and
bottom threads for machine quilting and also for hand stitching
the back of her bindings. With all this research, I’m starting to
get some ideas of what I can work on and ways to show off the
many uses of DecoBob thread! z