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    Old 05-06-2015, 03:30 AM
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    So yesterday I went to Ada on a field trip and noticed they had a quilt shop. I have never been in the store but thought I would go look around. I know I needed thread so I asked if she had my thread which is Aurifil thread she said she only had the tread kits. But carried another thread called Mettler Thread, I said I have never heard of it but bought some anyway since I needed thread. She said it was good thread and that she has used it for years. My question is "Has anyone used this thread? What kind of thread does your quilt shop carry normally?
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    Old 05-06-2015, 03:36 AM
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    I mainly use Aurifil but I also use Mettler which is a very good thread. If I recall correctly this is the make of thread that Bernina recommend for use with their sewing machines.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 03:44 AM
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    You can find Mettler in lots of independently owned quilt shops. Nice thread. I also use Prescencia thread.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 04:11 AM
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    Mettler was commonly sold in quilt shops before Aurifil arrived on the scene. It is still very good 100% cotton thread. I think its a little thicker than Aurifil.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 04:18 AM
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    I have used Mettler Silk Wrapped thread for over 20 years. It is what my Bernina dealer recommended for me to use when I bought my DSM. I have never had a problem with the thread, doing both piecing and quilting with it. I was finally able to have my baby serviced and the technician once again said it is the best thread to use on my Bernina 1530.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 04:18 AM
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    Lots of info here http://www.amann-mettler.com/en/home/
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    Old 05-06-2015, 05:06 AM
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    I have used Mettler. Good results with it.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 05:11 AM
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    Mettler is good thread but there is no silk in it or around it. It has a silk finish.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 05:17 AM
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    My dealer told me to use Mettler or Guitermann in my Janome. Unfortunately, it is hard to find here and the price is painful compared to Guitermann. I know my machine preferred the Mettler but my pocketbook didn't.
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    Old 05-06-2015, 05:25 AM
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    It's a good thread, but more linty than Aurifil and Prescensia.
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