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    Old 09-05-2014, 10:40 AM
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    Not for nothing, but for many years, 50 wt. presencia was my thread of choice for piecing. It is without a doubt a very nice thread. However for average piecing, I now prefer aurifil. It is less linty and a bobbin fill holds more than using presencia. I have never done a strength test between the two, but have never had a problem with breakage when using the aurifil. I do know my seams are very accurate and flat when using the aurifil verses presencia.
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    Old 09-05-2014, 01:09 PM
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    So glad I saw this thread on the QB .... no pun intended. If I am going to sew (and I am), I definitely want to be using good quality thread. Thread breakage just drives me nuts!!! Thanks to all who have replied with such great advice.
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    Old 09-05-2014, 03:44 PM
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    I'll give it a try too! Anyone used it in their Featherweight? Thanks!
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    Old 09-05-2014, 04:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
    If hand quilting thread was used in that machine for very long there may be grooves worn in the tension discs. It's probably not a big deal to replace the tension assembly in that machine though.
    Thanks for this input. I never could have imagined that about making grooves. I know the previous owner had it and used it frequently with the hand quilting thread and she used it because the old lady she bought machine from said that was all she used. It appears this machine was in use more years than not. I suppose I should not mess with perfect stitches and leave well enough alone?
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    Old 09-06-2014, 05:44 PM
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    I use either coats and clark or connecting thread's threads. They both work great for me. After I use them up I may try a different thread.
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    Old 09-07-2014, 02:31 AM
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    I love Aurifil and Superior thread. Have not tried Prescencia ...yet

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    Old 09-07-2014, 04:45 AM
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    I just bought the large spool of white Prescensia. Will see what happens. Played with it on the demonstration long arm at the LQS.
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    Old 09-07-2014, 10:37 AM
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    Thanks for sharing. I will have to try it..
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    Old 09-07-2014, 12:49 PM
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    I've tried it and love it. I just used up one full cone and am on to the next. I have smaller Aurifil spools when I want a specific color. I use Bernina machines and a featherweight.
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    Old 09-07-2014, 01:54 PM
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    Thanks for the information, I think one of our local shops carry it, I'll have to try it. Of course, I have LOTS of Auriful!
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