Good to meet you Cissy and Welcome to the board. I have been a lurker for as many yrs as this board has been going, jumping in now and then like now.
I did some English paper piecing for tumbling block quilt, oops yet to put it together. But it is a great take along. I cut the paper and fabric ahead of time, throw a few in a baggy and its ready to gp anytime
. Serger thread, yes I have used it also, and its a great way to have lots of thread. I really like it. If I need another color which I usually do not, use another machine. That way my main man stays threaded and ready to go at all times.
Hope this helps some. I am sure there are others out there who can help you more than I. And I am not sure I am right but it works for me.
Again Welcome, you will love this board. Its by far my favorite.
Rita