What thread to use
#31
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Originally Posted by lclang
I use pretty much whatever thread is handy and is a regular weight. Before I got one of those thread holders I used a large mouth Mason jar to hold my large spool of thread as my thread holders are horizontal and the thread kept catching on a rough spot on the spool. Just toss it in the jar and thread your machine as usual. Worked like a charm. My embroidery machine doesn't always like threads on a horizontal thread pin but worked fine on the spool holder or in a jar. Seemed to unwind more evenly. If you are having problems it's a cheap fix to try.
#33
Originally Posted by quiltmom04
Originally Posted by sewfunquilts
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Good luck and have fun.
Good luck and have fun.
#34
Here is my two cents. I agree with everything said here about handquilting thread. That is a big no no and it is definitely not meant for machines of any kind.
I use C&C all purpose or heavy duty thread all in neutrals for piecing. On the few occasions I've attempted machine quilting, I use machine quilting thread and I have usually gotten it for more money at the LQS because they are nice enough to explain the thread they carry than at JoAnns when they just want you to hurry up and buy already.
I think since you are a beginner, you can work with the C&C all purpose for a while and then experiment with other threads if you want. All I require of piecing thread is that it not jam up my machine and it holds the seam. I cannot buy those more expensive threads yet. But I'm hoping to catch Connecting Threads when they have a sale.
I use C&C all purpose or heavy duty thread all in neutrals for piecing. On the few occasions I've attempted machine quilting, I use machine quilting thread and I have usually gotten it for more money at the LQS because they are nice enough to explain the thread they carry than at JoAnns when they just want you to hurry up and buy already.
I think since you are a beginner, you can work with the C&C all purpose for a while and then experiment with other threads if you want. All I require of piecing thread is that it not jam up my machine and it holds the seam. I cannot buy those more expensive threads yet. But I'm hoping to catch Connecting Threads when they have a sale.
#36
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Originally Posted by anglgrl
Billy I just bought 10 large spools of thread but I don't know how to attach to my singer sewing machine I have it just sitting on the table next to machine. And then then through the holes but I would like to figure a way to attach on machine any ideas or how did u do it?
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