Thread question??

[sewbeadit]

I do and it is a good thread. Has been for years.

[BellaBoo]

I'm not that hung up on what brand I use. I go by wt and ply. I use 2 ply thread for piecing and at least 60wt or higher for my bobbin. Needle size is very important when choosing what thread you use. I bought Aurifil thread on sale and have been using it. It's 50 wt 2 ply and works great in all my machines. For quilting on a machine, weight and ply is more important then what brand. Thin will sink in the fabric, thicker thread the quilting stitches will stand out.

[jcrow]

I don't quilt, but I was using quilting thread for piecing. I finally figured it out and started using the proper thread and my machine thanks me.

[margee]

I don't quilt, but I was using quilting thread for piecing. I finally figured it out and started using the proper thread and my machine thanks me.

I have been using the Signature Cone Quilting thread for both quilting & piecing. No problem with it on my machine, an MC11000SE. I really like it.

[ckcowl]

the only thread you should not use for machine quilting is 'hand quilting thread' because it has a waxy finish on it that can gum up your machine- beyond that you can use any thread you want to machine quilt- people quilt with cottons, poly's, blends, silks, lots of different threads.
as long as your 'chosen thread' is strong (holds up to a tug-test) you can use it for piecing and quilting.

[SittingPretty]

Most certainly! I use what I have. For piecing, I don't much care what color it is as long as it's fairly neutral or, at least, won't show through the fabric. For FMQ, I usually use machine quilting thread, and that is usually Coats & Clark.

[Lisa_wanna_b_quilter]

You have to suit the following things:
#1. Your budget. If it costs more than you need to spend, don't look at it!
#2. Your machine. Will it sew with it? (Mine will sew with ANYTHING!)
#3. Your tastes. If you like it, it's good.

Following those rules I have pieced and quilted just about everything.

[auntpiggylpn]

Does anyone else us Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose thread for piecing? I just want to check so that this thread will hold up after my quilt has been washed many times. Thanks

Also when quilting, I am ALWAYS supposed to use the Machine quilting thread right? I am not supposed to use a general purpose thread correct? Thanks

C & C Dual Duty XP is the ONLY thread that I use for piecing. I will also use it for quilting too if I want a color that it comes in. I have used several different brands for the quilting but usually it is because it is the perfect color I am looking for!

[cad_queen_2000]

I use Coats & Clark for piecing, I like it and my machine likes it. I only use Coats & Clark for hand quilting. I have never machined quilted, so I can't answer that. I have never had any problems with it, and I have been using it for at least 40 years. I figure, if it works, don't fix it.

[nanna-up-north]

I'm another one that uses whatever I have. I don't use hand quilting thread in the machine. I haven't had any problem with thread breaking and I've been quilting for 20+ years..... sewing for 60 years. I have lots of old thread and I use that up as well.