Adonising: Let's try this again..... The reverse applique thread experiment...

Here we go.... ironed this time and an additional observation.

No 2) Coats & Clark Hand Quilting thread, Glace, 68% Polyester, 32% Cotton

I may retake the photos tomorrow, but so far, No. 2, the hand quilting thread is noticeably thinner, it will not give you the same look as the AC thread, but it's not a bad look, and would argue that there's a place for this thread if you want a delicate result. If you are going to put your knots on the front, you may want to reconsider, as they are very small.

before ironing.....

AC thread give you better looking knots.

The next two on the left

No 3) Coats & Clark Button Craft Dual Duty Plus, Glace Extra strong, 71% Polyester, 26% cotton

The closest to the AC thread but it's slightly bulkier, and it shows up in the knot. It's not a nice knot.

on the right

No 4) Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Heavy, 100% Polyester

Against the Button Craft Dual Duty it looks about the same (slightly thinner), but it's 100% Polyester.

The knots on the left are way bulkier than on the right.

The closest to having the same size knot to the AC thread, is the Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Heavy, 100% Polyester, with just slightly thinner legs.

Interesting.... raise your hands if you thought you could just go by fiber content. I did, and it's not apples to apples. The AC thread also has a slight pronounced twist.

Also be aware, I am not being compensated by anyone for this post. I was just curious about the alternatives to the AC thread. None are exact, but some will do.

Random pics of the same project........

Wow where has the time gone? As promised here are all of the threads tested on cotton jersey.