25 September, 2012

Glow!

I mentioned glow-in-the dark thread in yesterday's post and thought you might like to see how it shows up on a quilt once it's stitched in, after the lights are switched off. The dark photo on the left is a glowing example of not only the glowing thread but also glowing "eyes" from that white fabric patch that has phosphorescent  properties too! The thread glows for several hours after dark and recharges by being exposed to any light source during the day; it's a fun addition to any child's quilt!
Life is Good!

10 comments:

StitchinByTheLake said...

My grandchildren would love that! I made them Halloween pillowcases last year with some fabric that glowed in the dark and they laughed and laughed. blessings, marlene

Pat said...

I wonder how this will wear after many washings. I'm thinking that this might be very cool for a Quilts for Kids quilt.

45th Parallel Quilter said...

A good friend used that thread on the pillow cases she made for her college-bound kids. She wrote the words "Remember to call home" on them ... LOL ... and yes, it worked.

Laura said...

That is so nifty!

LizA. said...

I've often seen that thread at shows but could never figure out what to do with it since I don't have any kids to quilt for. Very cute.

AnnieO said...

Fun! I'm sure the kids will love seeing all the designs and eyes :)

straythreads said...

I've wondered about the glow in the dark thread. Now I know. Thanks I can hear my kids saying when they were young I can't go to sleep my quilt is still on. HOw do I turn of off!!?? Ha
Ann

Nane said...

Since GP always come to bed after me, maybe I should stitch a message on our next quilt!!!

Pat said...

What brand of thread did you use? Did it behave pretty much like a standard quilting thread (I usually use Kibg Tut)?

marie41837 said...

I would like to know were to get it.