Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

Hi Bev,

The next time you are in a fabric store ask the salesperson if there is a free needle size gauge available from the thread manufactorer. I have one from metzler that was on the rack in the store.

As you can see there is no answer to what each person believes is the best results for them individually. I will say though, that if you get into piecing something really intricate that a smaller thread and needle works better because that scant quarter inch seam is hard to get if you are defeating yourself with big honkin' thread and needle.

One more bee in your bonnet ,ok? My repairman had a fit that I was using the coats and clark thread. He said that I may be paying less for the thread, but, I will pay much more dearly when I have to have my machine serviced more often because of the lint and trouble it causes.

Hugs ....