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Old 08-28-2014, 08:31 AM
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I have used it and been pleased as a lot of my quilting friends use it. I like Aurifil for piecing because it is a thinner thread but Connecting Threads for quilting. You can't beat the price. I like their material as well. Good company to order from.
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Old 08-28-2014, 08:54 AM
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I love it. I do mainly charity quilting and the fact that it is a little thicker than the pricey thread is not a factor. I will use my expensive stuff on precision piecing. I have a very old HQ16 and The Essential Pro causes not a single problem for me.
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Old 08-28-2014, 11:14 AM
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I had a bad spool that shredded terribly. The rest seem fine so far but I have read to only use them with a larger eye needle to cut down on lint and shredding. I use a #14 needle.
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Old 08-28-2014, 12:48 PM
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You'll just have to try it and see. As with any thread you ask about (or batting or iron, yada-yada-yada), there are going to be those who love it and those who don't. Connecting Threads thread has been talked about a lot on the board - just search Connecting Threads thread. You'll probably see at least a dozen conversations about it. Me, I like it. Great for piecing, great for quilting.
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Old 08-28-2014, 01:31 PM
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If you use Connecting Threads cotton thread 50 wt 3 ply in top and bobbin you need the 90/14 needle. Also if you use it with a vintage machine you have less lent. The threading is outside the machine and more thread guides for the thread to go through.
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Old 08-28-2014, 01:59 PM
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I use their thread for FMQ and I love them. They are a little linty but I just clean my machine more often when using it. I love all the colors and my favorite is the verigated .
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Old 08-28-2014, 06:46 PM
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I use their thread for piecing and on the LA. I can't remember the name for the LA thread off the top of my head but I use it all the time.
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Old 08-29-2014, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by devildogdiablo View Post
I am thinking about purchasing some of this thread....has anyone used it and if so, thoughts?
I use it all the time I just got 6 spools in just little bit back I really like I have never had any problems with it or them.
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Old 08-29-2014, 04:06 AM
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I recently bought one of their sets of colors and have really enjoyed using it. I do my piecing with Superior's Masterpiece but I've loved having the CT colors for fmq. I make mostly smaller quilts on my dsm so can't say for anything else.
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Old 08-29-2014, 04:56 AM
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Oh, and if you're ordering from Connecting Threads already, look at their scissors. They have these little purple-handled snips that are awesome and really inexpensive. I buy a pair almost every time I order from them because I love them so much. I keep a pair in my car, in my purse, in my desk, in my nightstand, 3-4 pairs scattered in the sewing room... Wonderful, sharp, pointy little scissors.
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