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Old 10-07-2013, 09:46 AM
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I've been struggling with finding the right thread for my Baby and it appears that Coats XP is the only kind it likes.
Do you have a certain type of thread that only works for you?
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Old 10-07-2013, 11:24 AM
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I have a Babylock Serenade and it doesn't mind most threads. It's partial to Mettler & Aurifil. But, it doesn't mind Connecting Threads although it is linty. That's about all I use. I have never used Coats & Clark thread in her. Good Luck!!
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Old 10-07-2013, 11:28 AM
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All of my machines like Aurifil and Superior Threads.
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:11 PM
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I have a Bernina, Janome, Brother and new and vintage Singers. I can use all brands of thread in any of them. I think the right size and type of needle is the key. When I was test sewing on the new Bernina, the thread used in the shop on most of the machines was Signature cone thread. Some of the other models of Bernina had C&C thread on them. The shop owner sold Aurifil, Superior and other brands but she didn't use them for testing sewing on her shop machines.
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My only picky machine is my Janome 6500. Aurafill all the way. Superior is fine too. What is odd that I have many other Janomes and I can throw anything at them and they are fine.
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:57 PM
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Is it truly a thread snob??
.... or perhaps with tension adjustments and/or needle switches, it might get over its hissy-fit?
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I have a Baby Lock, for 5 years now. I have never had a problem with different threads. I have used different weights, different material, etc. The only thing I did find is that I need a smaller needle when using a 50 weight. Otherwise it slips out of the needle and I have to keep rethreading.
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My Pfaff is a thread snob. After frustratingly auditioning a lot of thread, my Pfaff really only likes Connecting Threads cotton thread. So, when I bought my Babylock I just automatically started using Connecting Threads cotton thread and have had no problems at all.
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I have a baby lock quilters choice, thread has not caused me any problems, at least I do not think it was the thread. Use Gutterman most of the time as I can get a large spool of it, but have used coats and mettler.
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My Babylock Quest Plus likes Aurifil and Connecting Threads. Just tried Isacord and was very disappointed in the results. My Pfaff 7570 is not picky and uses any thread.
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