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03-01-2011, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
My 60wt is Mettler, and yes it has the weight on it. I also inked in in heavy black "60" on the top so I don't pick it up by accident since it's white thread and we use that all day long!
03-01-2011, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Katrine
I use Mettler 60wt Silk Finish or YLI 60wt Soft Touch for piecing. Also use either of these, or more often Bottom Line in the bobbin.
If have not guessed yet, I do not like anything but cotton thread or the silk wrapped from Mettler.
03-01-2011, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i generally use 100 wt thread in my bobbins, i get twice as much on the bobbin and it works great :thumbup: i also use 100 wt for applique and hand piecing
Seems there is only 1 brand of cotton, it is Heirloom brand and it only comes in white and off white.
Is this what you use?
03-01-2011, 07:37 AM
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I longarm and use BottomLine (60wt bobbin) and Sofine (50wt top). I piece with Masterpiece (50wt) or Aurifil.
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