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    Old 08-13-2008, 06:07 PM
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    My machine will only use, i know this is nuts, but it's a very old machine, it will only use the wal-mart 3/1.00 thread. I know, the cheap thread is supposed to be the worst for your machine, but my machine i guess is too old to know the dif. Can't remember last time i've changed a needle, maybe 3 years lol, but it really really does work great lol lol I dont know if i've ever oiled it, seriously, and hmm, to clean it, lift the needle plate and give one strong blow lol lol 40 year old kenmore lol
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    Old 08-13-2008, 07:49 PM
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    I use poly/cotton for my Kenmores and it does fine. My older Kenmore does not like cotton! I have to clean it every 15 minutes or it nests up if I use cotton.

    Now my Bernina is ok with the cotton. Go figure.
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    Old 08-13-2008, 07:59 PM
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    I like to use Gutermann and Coats and Clark
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    Old 08-13-2008, 08:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
    I use poly/cotton for my Kenmores and it does fine. My older Kenmore does not like cotton! I have to clean it every 15 minutes or it nests up if I use cotton.

    Now my Bernina is ok with the cotton. Go figure.
    Thats exactly the same with my old kenmore! It doesnt like cotton, interesting lol
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    Old 08-14-2008, 12:07 AM
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    I've been using Mettler because that is what is available at my local quilt store. They have tons of fabric, but the thread is very limited. I do have some lint but not copious amounts. I have the Babylock Ellure which is computerized and so far have not had any problems using the Mettler. I would like to experiment with other options though. The aurofil sounds interesting.

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