Originally Posted by
Brenda V
Is there a certain wt of thread needed for longarm? I bought a machine but need to find what works
Wellllllll, that sort of depends. If you want the piecing to stand out (
not the quilting), then use a finer thread like Bottom Line, which is a 60 wt thread. If you want the quilting to stand out, go for a heavier thread like a 40 wt. I have several friends who do a lot of customer and charity quilting, and their go-to is a 40 wt.
As an aside, a 60 wt thread in your bobbin is a plus because you can get a lot more thread on the bobbin, which means less reloading.
And yes, you can use a 40 wt on top and a 60 wt in the bobbin.