Connecting Threads . . . I'm tempted to order some 50 wt for piecing. Yes/No/Maybe?
 

For the past few days I've been studying thread weights & needles (which is quite fascinating ! ! !). I've purchased some Aurifil, Gutermann, etc., to get started on the correct thread path. I'm tempted to order a few spools from CT because of their prices & it wouldn't break the bank replenshing my colors. Please share some thoughts. Thanks.

I have used Connecting Threads for piecing and quilting on my Janome and it worked fine. My favorite thread for piecing is Aurifil but it is pricey.

I've been using it for piecing and I really like it so far.

I love Connecting Threads thread! I use it almost exclusively now. It is very economical, but a very good product. :)

Caroline, I also have an Elna 7300 - love it!!:)

I use Aurifil on my Janome. Works great and I buy it from Etsy.com. I will have to look on CT. I think it is really reasonable on Etsy.

Try it. Only you can decide. Personally, I only use it in my vintage machines that I service myself. I don't use it in my expensive, newer machines. I find it lumpy, bumpy, linty and generally not of good quality. It's cheap, but you get what you pay for IMO.

I use Precensia 50 wt. for my sewing on all my machines and it works perfectly. I bought Aurifil 50 wt. also. I love 50 wt. I've never used CT. I heard it was linty and don't need any more lint than I already have. But 50 wt. is awesome!

I value all of your input . . .Thanks.

i love my CT thread!

I have used CT thread and it works good For Free Motion, I have just resently purchased Auril and it is pricy but it looks like it will work just as fine.

I've been buying threads from connecting threads for a couple years now- have no complaints- great prices, good thread and a wonderful selection of colors

I use Connecting Threads 70wt poly on the cone. It's strong and makes a great bobbin thread when piecing. The 50 wt 3 ply is thicker then I like for piecing but it does fine with a larger needle size in my Bernina, Janome, Brother and Singer. I don't use the 50wt 3 ply in the bobbin. Aurifil is a brand name of Italian Egyptian Mako cotton, another brand of the same thread is Genziana. I buy it at Tristan Italian Threads. I have dozens of different brands of thread and each one is better at some sewing then others. My preference out of every thread I have ever used is silk thread. No lint, ever, and it's very strong and thin.

I've used Connected Threads cotton thread exclusively for piecing for the past 4 years. Yes, it's a little linty, but I don't care. I've always cleaned my machine thoroughly between every quilt anyway. I buy the larger cones for piecing, and the price can't be beat. I save my thread money for pretty threads when I quilt the quilt! Give it a try, you'll really like it.

I use the Ct's polyester cone on my Viking Sapphire 830 for piecing and the FMQ everyone has said what I can say. I do love the Aurifil and I buy it over the internet from Tristian in Richmond BC Canada where I am from :) I buy the grab bags of beige and also splurged once and got the variegated - this threads goes a long way!

I didn't like it as was a heavier weight than my machine liked.

I'm one of the people that disliked it so much I actually traded it away for other stuff. Hated it actually.

Too linty. I quilted perhaps 3 yards and my machine was covered in lint.
It's a thicker 50wt thread than most of the others (Aurifil & Gutterman certainly), you'll need a larger needle.
I found that it lacks "sheen" or "luster". It's dull and flat looking. Hold it up and compare to a similar color Aurifil and you'll see the difference. I think the dullness is from the fuzziness of the thread - which is present even before running it through your machine.

BUT ... I suggest that YOU try it. Purchase a single spool in a color that you know you'll use and give it a try. Don't be like me ... I purchased 12 spools for a quilting project, used about 5 yards of one color and ditched it.

I use Connecting Threads thread in my mechanical Berninas and it's fine. But I might not do so if I was running a fancy, expensive computerized machine, probably would go the Aurifil route then.

Jan in VA

I have used CT threads in my older Pfaff, my Brother and on my Longarm. I have been pleased with it in all my machines and would recommend it.

I found the Connecting Thread broke easily...perhaps I received a bad batch?

I bought a cone of CT tread and have used it exclusively for piecing for 6 months, and I've pieced a lot. It looks like the cone is the same size as it was when I got it so it is going really far. I used to use Coats & Clarks and I was forever getting out a new spool as they seemed to go so quickly. I really like Connecting Threads for thread as well as fabric. Their fabric is nice and more reasonable than quilt shop fabrics.

CT thread is all I use. So far no problems.

I use Connecting thread for piecing only. I tried using it on my Avante but it broke way too much. It is a tad linty but I can live with that. I use Superior Bottom line thread in the bobbin, together they make a great pair for seam allowances. I have been using this combination for years, it works well for me, so I'll keep using it.

Since I already know I'm not likely to have my machine cleaned every year I use the lowest lint threads I can and still use cotton. I only use Aurifil and Prescencia for piecing. You can clean the bobbin area of your machine but the lint gets much deeper than that.

I use the cream color CT for piecing and love it. I use it in my vintage machines and my modern Janome. I don't find it any more linty than other threads I have used in the past. Maybe the colors are more linty, but I don't know since I don't use a lot of colored thread. I like Superior threads, but you can't beat CT for price!

I have several colors of Connecting Threads thread, and have found that while it seems to be a good thread, it is a much heavier 50 st. than Aurifil or Superior Threads Alex Anderson's 50 wt. I don't piece with it, but I do use it to quilt with because it is a step heavier than Aurifil, but not as heavy as a machine quilting thread. I think the heavier weight takes up too much space in a seam when you're piecing, and adds more bulk to the seam. I like to piece the most with John Flynn's "So Fine" from Superior Threads.

I use the CT thread in my Janome 6500 and Gammill vision and like the results. I have had no problems with the quality and no problem with lint.

I started using CT cotton threads about a year ago for both piecing on my Pfaff and quilting with my Mega Quilter. It works great for both and I don't have more lint than with other threads. I love this thread and am in the process of converting all of my thread colors to this thread. I have cones of white and black and they seem to last forever. My hubby made me a great wooden cone holder for use with my Pfaff. I encourage you to try this thread.

We should nickname this board "QBE" QUILTING BOARD ENCYCLOPEDIA"! So much to be learned from this board every time we turn around.

Some machines like CT thread and others don't. Buy a spool and try it. If it works you can order all colors. My machine liked it, then hated it, and now loves it again. Doesn't always make sense.

I love, love, love connecting threads 50wt. cotton thread! Just ordered a bunch on it in neutral colors. As one person responded, it's not very expensive compared to many other threads, so you wouldn't be out much if you don't care for it, but I bet you will be impressed. My friend that got me on to it, said it can be a little linty, but I have not had that problem.

I've been using YLI's Soft Touch for piecing. It's 60 weight cotton. Makes a really flat seam. I've tried CT, and it's nice, but I prefer the Soft Touch. It's not expensive, either.

I like the cotton 50 wt. thread for piecing, I have been buying it for years. Its good thread.

Caroline, What thread do you use on your Sweet 16? Mine came with Sew Fine but haven't tried any others.

I buy the large spools of thread from Connecting Threads and my Bernina (a really picky girl) sews perfectly fine. It seems to have more dust from the cotton than with the more costly threads but I am very satisfied with their thread. They have a terrific color selection too.

Well I have a Bernina 830 and after 1 project the top of the machine was filled with lint and it was in the bobbin area too way too much I gave what I had to a friend and wil never use it again!

I stopped using CT cotton thread for piecing because it gunked up my machine with lint. I switched to Aurifil and have almost no lint at all. this is very important to me, because it's a 40 minute drive each way to the dealer who takes care of my machines. Aurifil is absolutely worth its extra cost -more than made up with fewer deal visits

I use Aurifil for piecing and CT for quilting. I love all the beautiful colors they have!

Me too! No complaints whatsoever.