OK, I'm sold. Aurifil...it's been really nice but I have a new love now.
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Boston area
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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.
#22
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: North Central, NC
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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.
#24
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 888
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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