I know this a really dumb question, but I've not used my machine yet
03-20-2016, 02:28 PM
#21
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I didn't see that she said she bought serger thread. Just cone thread and I use Aurifil and I have spools and cones of it.
03-20-2016, 03:08 PM
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The amount of thread you use for a quilt depends on the size of the quilt and how dense your quilting is. For example, I just finished a quilt about 60x80", and I used about 300-350 yards of thread, based on using all of one bobbin and part of another. It was a loose meander, not at all dense. BYW, I use a lot of cone thread, especially the mini cones of 1000 yards. Big cones are 5000 yards. I also generally use Superior Threads of Aurifil products, but definitely not serger thread!Pam
03-20-2016, 03:21 PM
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I use Isacord cones which are polyester on my Avante. These are 40 wt. and very clean. I also use aurifil cones. The cones work well with longarms. The Isacord is very resonable. Started it buying it at the dealer I got my longarm from.
03-20-2016, 04:31 PM
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I think this referred back to the lady saying she had purchased some cone thread and instantly several people took this to mean serger thread. I did not think that--I know I have cones of Aurifil cotton quilting thread. Can't see how much thread is on the cone but it goes along ways.
My point was the same as yours - all cone threads are not created equal.
03-21-2016, 05:43 AM
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A Crown Jewel with pearl stand so you are asking how many quilts can you QUILT with a 5000 yard cone, not piece. Unless you are doing very dense quilting, you can get many quilts from a 5000 yard cone. Without knowing the exact size you will be doing, I can say if you have ordered a few cones you will be able to quilt as many as you want now and decide if you like this particular brand of thread before you order more. When I started I purchased a few cones of several different manufacturers and found the brand I (and my machine) liked best. Have fun with your new machine!
03-21-2016, 05:44 AM
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Do not use cone thread in your quilts. They are not only linty, but the fibers are very short and break easily, making your quilt very un-sturdy. Use regular cotton or poly thread. I use beige in the top and gray in the bobbin (or vice versa) so if there's a problem with tension I know which one to adjust.
Sharon in Texas
03-21-2016, 07:46 PM
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I always use 100% cotton thread in neutral colors on my quilts because I am using 100% cotton fabric. I can pretty much make a large quilt using a regular large spool of mettle cotton thread. I stay away from Coats & Clark thread because I found it was not as strong and linty. Also I can't afford expensive thread like Aurifil. But for heavens sake the price of fabric nowadays maybe my quilting days are limited anyway!
03-21-2016, 09:49 PM
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I purchased 2 cones of Arulfil thread over a year ago. I quilt a lot, throw size, baby and a few double or queen size quilts. It all includes piecing, making rows, quilting and binding. Still have not ran out of thread. Overall quality cone thread actually has saved money.
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