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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan H View Post
    Well, you learn something new every day. You know why I went with the cotton-poly Dual-duty stuff?

    .....'cause Frostline includes it with all their kits!.......or used to, anyway.
    So I'm not the only one that used these kits to learn to sew. I don't remember the name of the company, but, I made a down jacket, a down comforter that I still have, and a travel bag I still have it but after 30+ years the water proof coating has started to come off.

    They were great kits, I will have to look at the other companys other there for new stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cacunn View Post
    So I'm not the only one that used these kits to learn to sew. I don't remember the name of the company, but, I made a down jacket, a down comforter that I still have, and a travel bag I still have it but after 30+ years the water proof coating has started to come off.

    They were great kits, I will have to look at the other companys other there for new stuff.
    I have a couple of frostline packs that still seem to be holding up. -because of this thread I did a little research. Check this out. Looks like they are still in at least partial business.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
    I have a couple of frostline packs that still seem to be holding up. -because of this thread I did a little research. Check this out. Looks like they are still in at least partial business.
    The article indicated that Frostline has changed hands a couple of times and may be trying to reestablish its self. There are a couple of other companies list that have similar items:

    http://www.oregonphotos.com/Essay-on-Down.html

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    Oh, I remember those little tubes of down...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moosedog View Post
    Oh, I remember those little tubes of down...

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    Barb, you are always a wonder and a pleasure to have around here. Aside from the vast storehouse of knowledge you don't mind sharing.

    As an almost rookie (I just got my first machine), I really appreciate your help.
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    I use coats and clark for basic stuff, but I also have linen thread for the next set of 18th century stays I make. That is all handwork though.

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    Thumbs up Fyi

    Joann's has Gutermann on sale 50% off April 13-19. I have no commercial interest in Joann's. Just passing along the savings.
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    With the two type thread you might have problems if the needle you are using is too small, so that actually passing it through the eye puts so much pressure on the outer layer that it is being skinned off as it goes.

    For silk thread, try a bridal suppliers. The colour range might be limited but you can darken it with tea or coffee, (and I think beer, but I have not tried that just read of a silk dress being stained by beer) or even a permanent marker to a shade where it will not show on your kilt, just run the marker over it a couple of times before threading up or wind the thread into a small skein (series of loops) around something like a cereal box, secure the ends and tie it together loosely in several places to stop it tangling, remove it from the box carefully - destroy the box rather than drag the threads, then drop it into a bowl of strong tea or coffee. As long as the thread is darker in shade than the fabric it should not show up even if it is a different colour.

    A lighter shade of the same colour will show up far more.
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    I am with Steve and Barb i only use Guttermann on my kilts.
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