Floriani and RNK Specialty Threads
The core Floriani line is covered in the Floriani thread guide, with curated palettes in the 3-spool themed sets guide and true metallics in the Embellish Metallic guide. Beyond those, three specialty threads solve specific construction problems:
Floriani Press N Bond Fusible Thread 800M
Press N Bond is a fusible thread that functions as a no-sew appliqué adhesive when pressed — sew it into the bobbin (or by hand), then iron to fuse fabric pieces together without additional glue or fusible web. The 800M cone provides extensive yardage for production appliqué work. An essential tool for raw-edge and turned-edge appliqué projects where you want a clean bond without hand stitching.
Floriani 12wt 30-Count Thread Set
A curated 30-colour introduction to Floriani's heavier 12-weight thread line — thick enough for decorative big-stitch hand quilting effects by machine, bobbin work, and heavy couching accents. The 30-count set covers the essential colour palette for getting started with 12wt decorative work.
RNK Water Soluble Thread 500M
RNK Water Soluble Thread dissolves completely in water — used to temporarily hold fabric layers together for quilting, to stitch temporary guides that disappear after washing, and in advanced embroidery techniques like free-standing lace. The 500M cone provides ample yardage for production use. An essential specialty thread for any quilter working with water-soluble construction techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does fusible thread actually work?
The thread's coating melts under iron heat and bonds the layers it's stitched through — sew a line of Press N Bond along an appliqué edge, press, and the piece is fixed in place with no pins, glue, or visible stitching. Final decorative stitching then goes over a perfectly positioned piece.
What is 12wt thread for?
Visible statement stitching — machine big-stitch that mimics hand quilting, decorative topstitching, sashiko-look work, and bobbin play. At 12wt the thread itself is the design element; pair it with a topstitch needle (100/16) and lengthen the stitch.
Where does water-soluble thread earn its keep?
Anywhere a stitch needs to exist temporarily: basting quilt layers that wash out after quilting, positioning guides for appliqué and embroidery, and free-standing lace where the ground stitching must vanish. First wash removes every trace.
