Is it okay? Topstitch vs piecing thread

[equigle5]

I have a few quilt tops to quilt on my DSM, mainly straight line quilting. Is it okay to use my piecing thread for quilting or should I use the quilting/topstitch thread? I have both so its not like I have to go buy either. Just wondering.

[Bree123]

Yes, you can definitely use your piecing thread for quilting. I do it all the time. It will not show up as much as a heavier weight thread, but it will still work perfectly nice to hold together the layers & many novice quilters prefer that as it hides imperfections better than heavier threads. I would make sure that if you are using a cotton thread, that it is at least 50wt for the quilting ("at least" meaning 50wt or lower since thread weights increase in size as the wt decreases).

[equigle5]

Thanks Bree123. I'll check the weight of my thread.

[MadQuilter]

I use the same thread for piecing as I do for quilting (50/3). Often the only difference is the color.

If you want the quilting to disappear and be less noticeable, you can use the same color thread as the fabric and/or use a thinner thread (60wt).
If you want the quilting to stand out you can use a contrasting color and/or a heavier thread (40wt)

[ManiacQuilter2]

I have used a 50/3 ply Mettler Silk-finish thread for my quilting for decades.

[Onebyone]

I use whatever thread I want to. I guess it's okay. LOL

[Jingle]

I go by the color and think I only have regular thread. I have not used the top stitch thread.

[equigle5]

Thank you all. I appreciate the info on use of thread weight for effect.

[citruscountyquilter]

For me it depends on how much I want the quilting to show. The higher the thread number the thinner the thread. I usually use 50 weight that I use for piecing however if I want some decorative effect then I might use a heavier weight thread and change my needle accordingly to a top stitch needle with a larger hole. I almost always use the same color in the top and bobbin as well. White is my go to color most times.

[MaryKatherine]

Use whatever works, with whatever you have at hand. Remember, no police here!